Support Services Associate

Lake Cumberland Home Health; Alabama; On-site; USD 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Lake Cumberland Home Health is seeking a qualified SSSA I to handle billing, data entry, and health service reimbursement tasks within the Marshall County health system. The role requires familiarity with Medicaid/insurance authorizations and PSRS procedures, with attention to accuracy and timely processing.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED and at least two years of relevant admin experience in medical settings. A background check and drug screening may be required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Two (2) years of professional business or public administrative experience in medical, hospital or administrative office environments.
• Competent in the Patient and Community Health Services Reporting and Billing procedures (PSRS) system.
• Experience with data entry, billing, and accounts receivable processes.
• Background check and drug screening may be required.

Responsibilities

• Perform data entry and PC-based billing, obtain prior authorizations through Medicaid/Insurance and follow payor guidelines.
• Pre-bill and final bill all payors for services rendered; properly code AR payments and post them.
• Review Patient Encounter Forms for accuracy and maintain filing systems and reports.
• Use Environmental Health Management Information System (EHMIS) for reporting and billing tasks.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

EHMIS

Job description

Advertisement Closes:

10/27/2026 12:00 AM

Pay Grade:

Grade 11

Salary:

$14.31 - $17.80 Hourly

Time Type:

Full time

Health Department:

Marshall County Health Department

Summary:

Performs the responsibilities of the SSSA I position; is fully aware of the operating policies and procedures of the work unit and receives instruction or assistance as new and unusual situations may occur. The employee also demonstrates the ability to solve routine problems that occur.

If you have any questions or would like any more information about this job posting please contact Nikki Miller at [e-mail].

Description:

CHARACTERISTICS OF THE CLASS

CHARACTERISTICS OF A CLASS: ARE GENERAL STATEMENTS INDICATING THE LEVEL OF RESPONSIBILITY AND DISCRETION OF POSITIONS IN THAT JOB CLASSIFICATION.

• Has completed the required training and demonstrates capability of performing the responsibilities of the SSSA I position; is fully aware of the operating policies and procedures of the work unit and receives instruction or assistance as new and unusual situations may occur. The employee also demonstrates the ability to solve routine problems that occur.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS ARE COMPREHENSIVE STATEMENTS OF THE MINIMUM BACKGROUND AS TO EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND OTHER QUALIFICATIONS WHICH WILL BE REQUIRED IN ALL CASES AS EVIDENCE OF AN APPOINTEE’S ABILITY TO PERFORM THE WORK PROPERLY.

EDUCATION:

• High School Diploma or GED.

EXPERIENCE:

• Two (2) years of professional business or public administrative experience in a medical, hospital or administrative office environment using electronic office equipment and professional software.

SUBSTITUTION CLAUSE

EDUCATION:

• (None)

EXPERIENCE:

• Additional education (college, vocational school, etc) in business education or a medically related field may substitute for the required experience on a year for year basis.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: (AGE, LICENSURE, REGULATION, ETC.)

• This employee should have participated in training and is competent in use of the Patient and Community Health Services Reporting and Billing procedures (PSRS) system.

POST EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS: EMPLOYEES IN THIS CLASS WILL BE REQUIRED TO OBTAIN CREDENTIALS OUTLINED BELOW WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME, OR IF EMPLOYEES POSSESS SUCH CREDENTIALS AT THE TIME OF HIRE THEY WILL BE REQUIRED TO MAINTAIN THOSE CREDENTIALS SO LONG AS THEY ARE EMPLOYED IN THIS CAPACITY.

• Training would still continue especially in more complex responsibility area such as the billing process, understanding the various programs provided to clients and the relationship and interaction of each.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES OR RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE CLASSIFICATION: EXAMPLES OF DUTIES OR RESPONSIBILITIES ARE NOT TO BE CONSTRUED AS DESCRIBING WHAT THE DUTIES OR RESPONSIBILITIES OF ANY POSITION SHALL BE AND ARE NOT TO BE CONSTRUED AS LIMITING THE APPOINTING AUTHORITY’S ABILITY TO ADD TO, OR OTHERWISE ALTER THE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF A POSITION.

• Working knowledge and ability to perform all computer data entry and PC programs, to obtain prior authorizations thru Medicaid/Insurance, 3rd party payor guidelines, to pre-bill and final bill all payors for services rendered, to properly code A/R payments and manually post them, to address all remittance and follow thru with resubmissions/corrections. Review PEF (Patient encounter Forms) for accuracy. Ability to maintain filing systems, working knowledge of reports and proper way to print and supply ordering/entry/billing, collect environmental fees, data entry to create and issue permits and certifications and applications, review appropriate reports for completeness and accuracy. Use the Environmental Health Management Information System (EHMIS).

TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS AND UNIQUE PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: INCINCUMBENTS IN THIS CLASSIFICATION WILL TYPICALLY PERFORM THEIR PRIMARY JOB DUTIES UNDER THESE CONDITIONS. THESE CONDITIONS MAY CHANGE ON OCCASION IN PERFORMING THE DUTIES OF AN INDIVIDUAL POSITION.

• Work typically is spent inside the office.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Applicants and employees in this classification may be required to submit to a drug screening test and background check according to the agency’s policies.

DATE CLASS ESTABLISHED: 07-01-2006

DATE OF LAST REVISION: 10-03-2022

THE LOCAL HEALTH DEPARTMENTS DO NOT DISCRIMINATE ON THE BASIS OF RACE, COLOR, RELIGION, NATIONAL ORIGIN, SEX, AGE, DISABILITY, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, GENDER IDENTITY, ANCESTRY OR VETERAN STATUS. REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS ARE PROVIDED UPON REQUEST.

Probationary Period:

This job has an initial and promotional probationary period of 6 months, except as provided in KRS 18A.111.

An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D