What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Billing Specialist (Facility Reimbursement Manager) position at Commonwealth of PA?
THE POSITION
Are you a compassionate professional who is dedicated to supporting the needs of military veterans and their families? The Department of Military and Veterans Affairs (DMVA), Bureau of Business Operations is seeking an experienced Facility Reimbursement Manager to oversee the reimbursement and medical billing programs for their veterans homes. This role requires proficiency in medical billing software, conducting internal audits, and reviewing claims. Exemplary communication skills are also necessary to collaborate with medical providers, insurance companies, and internal teams. If you have experience in these areas and a passion for assisting others, this is the perfect opportunity for you!
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DESCRIPTION OF WORK
This position requires a high level of attention to detail and the ability to keep up-to-date on constantly changing policies and procedures. The Division of Fiscal Management plays a crucial role in ensuring that all revenue due to the Commonwealth is collected efficiently and effectively. In this position, you will have the opportunity to work with a variety of billing software and tools, as well as provide consultation services for various medical billing and reimbursement programs. Your knowledge of Medicare, Medicaid, and commercial insurance will be essential in ensuring that all billing is compliant with state and federal laws. Additionally, you will be required to travel to assigned veterans homes to review procedures, provide guidance and training, and audit reimbursement activities.
Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.
Work Schedule and Additional Information:
- Full-time employment (37.5 hours per week; 7.5 hours per day)
- Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
- Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time. You will work 2 days a week in the office (5 days a pay period in the office). In order to telework, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection and work from an approved location inside Pennsylvania. If you are unable to telework, you will have the option to report to the headquarters office in Annville.
- Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
- You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY
QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:
- One year of experience as a Facility Reimbursement Officer (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration); or
- Six years of experience involving public contact in billing and collecting financial accounts or debts which includes one year of supervisory experience in billing and collecting financial accounts or debts; or
- Any equivalent combination of experience and training which includes one year of supervisory experience in billing and collecting financial accounts or debts. Completion of college-level work with major course work in business administration, finance, accounting, health care management, or a related field may be substituted for required non-supervisory experience on a year-for-year basis.
Special Requirement:
- This position requires valid accreditation by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs as a veterans service officer or eligibility for accreditation within one year from the date of employment.
Other Requirements:
- This particular position also requires a valid Certified Professional Biller (CPB) Certification OR a valid Certified Billing and Coding (CBC) Certification.
- You must pass a favorable National Crime Information Center (NCIC) screening for admittance to Fort Indiantown Gap. You must also maintain an Automated Installation Entry (AIE) card once it is issued.
- You must meet the PA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency.
- You must be able to perform essential job functions.
Legal Requirement:
- A conditional offer of employment will require submission of criminal history reports. See hiring agency contact information.
How to Apply:
- Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).
- If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
- Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
- Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.
Veterans:
- Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. §7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.employment.pa.gov/Additional Info/Pages/default.aspx and click the Veterans’ Preference tab or contact us at ra-cs-vetpreference@pa.gov.
Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):
- 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).
If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.
The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.
EXAMINATION INFORMATION
- Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam).
- Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions.
- Your score is valid for this specific posting only.
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You must provide complete and accurate information or:
- your score may be lower than deserved.
- you may be disqualified.
- You may only apply/test once for this posting.
- Your results will be provided via email.
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