Public Health Billing & Claims Specialist

Southeast Health District - District 9-2; Waycross (GA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Southeast Health District - District 9-2 is seeking a Billing Clerk to support billing and claims for County Health Departments, Wellness Centers, and related programs. Under limited supervision, you will submit and monitor claims, post payments and denials, and prepare monthly billing reports.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma or GED with accounting experience, plus proficiency in MS Word and Excel; public health experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• High school diploma/GED with 2 years related accounting or fiscal experience; or 1 year at Accounting Technician Trainee level.
• Experience submitting and monitoring claims, posting payments and denials.
• Ability to prepare monthly billing reports and error reports.

Responsibilities

• Submit and monitor claims for counties, wellness centers, and programs.
• Post payments and denials and monitor claim transmissions.
• Prepare monthly billing and error reports and identify payment issues.
• Resolve denied claims and provide system support to assigned counties.
• Collaborate with Billing Team to ensure timely reimbursement.

Skills

Customer service

Billing experience

Accounting

Education

Associate's degree in business or related field

Tools

MS Word

Excel

Job description

Southeast Health District - District 9-2 is seeking a Billing Clerk to support billing and claims for County Health Departments, Wellness Centers, and related programs. Under limited supervision, you will submit and monitor claims, post payments and denials, and prepare monthly billing reports.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma or GED with accounting experience, plus proficiency in MS Word and Excel; public health experience is a plus.