Medical Billing Specialist

Grays Harbor County

  • Montesano, WA
  • $62,616 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 2 months ago
Summary**Applications will be reviewed upon receipt and this position is posted until filled*SUMMARYThe Medical Billing Specialist (MBS) position offers a dynamic opportunity to support the Sheriff's Office participation in the Washington State Health Care Authority's (HCA) Reentry Initiative. In this role, the MBS will be responsible for, but not limited to, ensuring that treatment/services provided in the Jail that are covered by the HCA's Reentry Initiative are accurate and meet industry standards for submitting a “Clean Claim” pursuant to Medicaid rules and regulations, and to assist the Jail in verifying if a patient is already enrolled in Apple Health and if not, assisting the patient in enrolling in Apple Health.Additional responsibilities include attending Medical Staff meetings, drafting and editing correspondence, and responding to internal and external inquiries. This role also requires independent work and effective time management to meet deadlines. In addition, the MBS may be expected to participate in educational programs for staff and patients to promote the HCA's Reentry Initiative.This position is a grant funded position with funding currently available to employee the MBS position from July 1, 2025 to December 31, 2027. Salary is $5,128.00 per month plus benefits.Essential DutiesSUMMARYThe Medical Billing Specialist (MBS) position offers a dynamic opportunity to support the Sheriff's Office participation in the Washington State Health Care Authority's (HCA) Reentry Initiative. In this role, the MBS will be responsible for, but not limited to, ensuring that treatment/services provided in the Jail that are covered by the HCA's Reentry Initiative are accurate and meet industry standards for submitting a “Clean Claim” pursuant to Medicaid rules and regulations, and to assist the Jail in verifying if a patient is already enrolled in Apple Health and if not, assisting the patient in enrolling in Apple Health.Additional responsibilities include attending Medical Staff meetings, drafting and editing correspondence, and responding to internal and external inquiries. This role also requires independent work and effective time management to meet deadlines. In addition, the MBS may be expected to participate in educational programs for staff and patients to promote the HCA's Reentry Initiative.This position is a grant funded position with funding currently available to employee the MBS position from July 1, 2025 to December 31, 2027. Salary is $5,128.00 per month plus benefits.QualificationsQUALIFICATIONS
  • High School Diploma or GED
  • Current Certified Professional Biller (CPB) certification with one year experience or current certification as a Certified Professional Coder (CPC), Certified Inpatient Coder (CIC), Certified Coding Specialist (CCS), or Certified Coding Specialist - Physician-based (CCS-P) with three years of experience. All applicants will be required to show proof of certification prior to employment.
  • Proficient using computer-based programs to schedule, monitor and track patient information, perform data entry, word processing, as well as other programs that may be needed to complete assigned work.
Supplemental InformationGRAYS HARBOR COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYERThe County shall provide the Employee with retirement, medical, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits as provided for exempt Courthouse employees, and shall accrue vacation, sick leave, and any other benefits as are provided for in the Teamsters Local 252 Collective Bargaining Agreement - Sheriff's Department Criminal Division. The County shall pay all employer-related insurance and taxes for the benefit of the employee, as required by state and federal statutes and regulations. The Employee is entitled to enroll in the Washington State Public Employee's Retirement System 2 or System 3 (PERS-2 or PERS-3), as provided by applicable regulations. The Emergency Management Coordinator position is hourly and eligible for overtime pay.

Grays Harbor County