What are the responsibilities and job description for the Part-time Medicaid Billing Clerk position at Wythe County Public Schools?
PERSONNEL VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT
Part Time Medicaid Billing Clerk
January 29, 2025
Position Summary:
Provides general clerical support for Medicaid matters and to provide professional, effective and efficient service assistance to the Wythe County Public School System.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Possesses a high school diploma or GED certificate; associate’s degree or higher preferred
- Medical knowledge and Medicaid billing data entry skills is desirable
- Electronic billing experience is preferred
- Knowledge of division regulations and policies, especially as they pertain to financial record keeping
- Knowledge of current office procedures and practices
- Computer literate, proficient in Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and the Google Suite for collaboration
- Functional knowledge of commonly used office equipment and work-flow technologies
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to keyboard accurately and make arithmetical calculations
- Dependable and punctual
- Maintains confidentiality of sensitive personal documents and file
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
The minimum performance expectations include, but are not limited to, the following functions/tasks:
- Process Medicaid billing, including the management and coordination of all aspects of standard documentation required by the Department of Education and Department of Medical Assistance in qualifying as a recipient of Medicaid funds.
- Provide medical billing services to Wythe County Public Schools in the following areas:
- Special Education Department
- Occupational Therapy
- Physical Therapy
- Speech Therapy
- Psychological/Counseling Services
- Transportation
- Cost-Based Reporting
- School Health Services Nursing Department
- Nursing Services
- Follow the regulations of the Virginia Department of Medical Assistance Service in School Medicaid Billing.
- Process claims for payment, prepare all reports pertaining to Medicaid, maintain source data, and support Medicaid billing.
- Assist the Director of Special Education with preparing all reports pertaining to Medicaid, including quarterly reports to the State.
- Maintain the security and confidentiality of all Medicaid files and records.
- Attend workshops and seminars regarding current Medicaid policies and regulations as approved by the Director of Special Education.
- Maintain direct contact with all agencies connected to the Virginia Medicaid Program and report relevant information to appropriate staff.
- Management and coordination of all aspects of standard documentation required by the Department of Education and Department of Medical Assistance in qualifying as a recipient of Medicaid funds.
- Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.
210-DAY CONTRACT SALARY BASED ON THE ACCOUNTS PAYABLE/PAYROLL ASSISTANT SALARY SCALE
Current qualified employees of the Wythe County School Board may submit a letter of interest. All other interested and qualified applicants may submit an application for employment and supporting documents for employment to:
Director of Personnel
Wythe County Public Schools
1570 West Reservoir Street
Wytheville, VA 24382
Telephone: (276) 228-5411; Fax: (276) 228-9192
Web Site: http://wythe.k12.va.us
APPLICATION DEADLINE: UNTIL FILLED
Notice of Non-Discrimination:
The Wythe County School Board is committed to nondiscrimination with regard to sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, ancestry, age, marital status, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, military status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law, political affiliation, and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. This commitment prevails in all of its policies and practices concerning staff, students, educational programs and services, and individuals and entities with whom the Board does business.
The following persons have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies: Director of Personnel and Human Resources or School Social Worker: 1570 W. Reservoir Wytheville, VA 24382, 276-228-5411.
You may also contact these individuals at:
https://wythe.k12.va.us/cms/One.aspx?portalId=433983&pageId=2352681
For further information on notice of nondiscrimination, visit https://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ocr/index.html for the address and phone number of the office that serves your area, or call 1-800-421-3481
