Salary: $26.54 Hourly
Location : Frederick, MD
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: POS-80-24
Department: Housing & Human Services
Opening Date: 05/30/2024
Closing Date: 6/13/2024 11:59 PM Eastern
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Work Schedule: Flexible Work Schedule
Job Summary
At The City of Frederick, we value diversity and the respect, engagement, and productivity an inclusive environment produces. We seek to consistently improve internal and external customer satisfaction, innovate, and expand capability of services, and be a government that practices equality, equity, and fairness. We invite you to bring your skills, abilities, and knowledge to The City of Frederick and be a valued addition to a workforce that we know is our greatest asset.

Frederick is a progressive, richly diverse, and authentically charming city. Recognized as one of the best places to live in Maryland, Frederick is surrounded by mountain views and centrally located about 45 miles north of Washington D.C. and 45 miles west of Baltimore, MD.
JOB SUMMARY:
Under the direction of the Community Health Center Supervisor, the Medical Billing Specialist is responsible for processing all third party (private insurance, Medicare, Medicaid and self-pay) claims, filing all claims in a timely manner. This individual also performs a wide variety of duties related to daily fiscal functions and patient relationships.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assists in processing Medicare, Medicaid, Private Insurance, and self-pay claims for payment in a timely manner.
• Assists in sending out monthly statements.
• Assists in maintaining accurate reference file on all third-party claims so status of outstanding claims may be determined.
• Assists in all secondary claim filings.
• Ensures patient's medical information is accurate and up to date.
• Follows the Financial Management Policy and Procedures of the organization.
• Creates and mails documentation to clients and providers.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
REQUIRED EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

• High school diploma or general education diploma (GED).
• Two (2) years of experience in medical billing.

REQUIRED SKILLS (Communication/Language; Mathematical; Computer; etc.):

• Knowledge of insurance/billing procedures.
• Strong interpersonal communication skills.
• Good written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to read and interpret documents using the English Language.
• Ability to use basic computer programs such as MS Word and Excel.

OTHER DESIRABLES:

• College degree preferred.
• Ability to communicate using the Spanish language.
• Ability to communicate using American Sign Language.
• Experience working with ICD-10, and CPT codes.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by the incumbent to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this position, the employee is frequently required to remain in a stationary position and/or to move about for long periods of time, and position self to reach items above or below their reach. The employee must occasionally ascend and descend levels and/or ladders. The employee is occasionally required to lift and/or move up to 20 lbs. Specific vision abilities required by this job include the ability to observe and inspect items directly in front or to either side of self, to assess items at a distance, to distinguish colors, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. The employee is subject to the use of Universal Precautions as required by the Bloodborne Pathogens Exposure Control Plan, and to annual Tuberculosis (TB) Testing as required by the Tuberculosis Prevention Plan.

WORK ENVIRONMENT/CONDITION: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The employee is exposed periodically to outside weather conditions, but most work is performed in a typical office setting. The employee regularly encounters clients who are intoxicated, under the influence of unknown substances, may be affected by communicable diseases, and/or appear affected by serious mental health problems. Open-toed shoes and sandals are prohibited in the work setting; steel-toed work boots and other personal protective equipment may be required.
Equal Opportunity Employer
The City of Frederick does not currently provide benefits to part time employees. Certain part time employees may be eligible for Sick and Safe Leave.
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Are you able to communicate in Spanish or American Sign Language?
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Do you possess a High School Diploma or GED equivalent?

• High School Diploma
• GED
• None of the Above

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What is your professional and personal experience engaging and working with diverse populations?
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Do you possess at least two (2) years of experience in medical billing?
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Do you have experience working with ICD-10 and CPT codes?
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What is your proficiency in the use of personal computers and software programs such as Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, etc.)?
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