Public Health Billing Specialist

Georgia Department of Public Health (GA); Waycross (GA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

The Southeast Health District in Waycross, GA is seeking a full-time Billing Clerk to provide billing and claims support for county health departments and related programs. The role involves submitting claims, posting payments and denials, and generating monthly billing reports.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma or GED with accounting experience, or an Accounting Technician Trainee background, plus proficiency in MS Word/Excel and customer service skills.

Qualifications

• High school diploma/GED and two years of accounting or fiscal experience, or one year at the Accounting Technician Trainee level.
• Associate's degree in business; proficient in MS Word and Excel; strong customer service; experience in billing/budget/accounting; public health experience.

Responsibilities

• Submit and monitor claims and posting of payments/denials.
• Prepare monthly billing and error reports.
• Monitor claim transmissions and identify payment issues.
• Resolve denied claims and advise on corrections.
• Provide system support to assigned counties in coordination with the Billing Team.

Skills

Customer service

Billing experience

Education

High school diploma/GED

Associate's degree in business

Tools

MS Word

Excel

Job description

The Southeast Health District in Waycross, GA is seeking a full-time Billing Clerk to provide billing and claims support for county health departments and related programs. The role involves submitting claims, posting payments and denials, and generating monthly billing reports.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma or GED with accounting experience, or an Accounting Technician Trainee background, plus proficiency in MS Word/Excel and customer service skills.