Job Description
Salary: $19.98 - $24.38 Hourly
Location : Hanford, CA
Job Type: Extra-help
Job Number: 2024-108
Department: Health - Administration
Division: Administration
Opening Date: 02/04/2025
Closing Date: 2/14/2025 5:00 PM Pacific
JOB OPPORTUNITY The
Kings County Public Health Department has one current vacancy for a
Medical Billing Clerk II . This is an
extra-help position , which does not include regular benefits but does accrue sick leave. Temporary employees are paid on an hourly basis and are subject to limitations on weekly and fiscal year work hours.
An
eligible list will be established from this recruitment, which may be used to fill future vacancies. The expected life of the eligible list is
six months .
Join our team and contribute to ensuring accurate and efficient medical billing services!
Medical Billing Clerk II $19.98 - $24.38
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS The Medical Billing Clerk classification series is utilized in the Public Health Department and Behavioral Health Department. Working under the supervision of the Medical Billing Supervisor and in accordance with established procedures, incumbents perform a wide variety of medical billing and collection duties. Medical Billing Clerk I is the entry level classification for incumbents with some general clerical or clerical accounting experience. Incumbents at the I level may expect to advance to the experienced level of Medical Billing Clerk II once minimum qualifications have been met and satisfactory performance has been demonstrated.
DUTY SAMPLE Duties include but are not limited to those described below. Reasonable accommodation will be made when requested and determined by the County to be appropriate under applicable law.
Prepare, verify and process a wide variety of medical billing for services provided to patients/clients; perform accurate and timely data entry of codes and other information into electronic billing software programs; perform reconciliation of remittances, post payments to patient/client accounts and research and resolve discrepancies; review records of patient/client visits to determine classifications of coverage to be billed such as private insurance, MediCal/Medicare, governmental health insurance programs, laboratory services, and grant or other special funding sources; verify billing codes, request additional documents or documentation verbally or in writing to process claims, resubmit claim rejections or denials for reconsideration of payment, and follow-up on any unpaid claims; provide information and assistance to other department support staff, supervisors and managers regarding medical coding and billing procedures in order to ensure accurate data is available for medical billing; update patient data and respond to inquiries from patients/clients, insurance companies, state or federal agencies, or health care facilities regarding status of patient accounts; combine and separate accounts to ensure proper pay classifications and correct statement billing; process third-party pay forms, correspondence and bills; submit regular reports to supervisor concerning billing activities and statistics; perform special assignments such as compiling data on number and status of rejections or denials and other statistical data or reports; maintain accurate records of billing documents and documentation; may be assigned other clerical support or back-up duties as needed; attends and participates in regular meetings with supervisor, medical billing unit, and other department personnel.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS **Minimum requirements must be met by the closing date** Please note: Work experience for the last 15 years must be included in the work history portion of your application. It is also important that your application show all the relevant education and experience that you possess, even if it extends beyond the required past 15 years.
A resume may be attached, but is not a substitute for completing the application and supplemental questions. Failure to submit a completed application may eliminate you from the recruitment .
Any combination of education and relevant experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required knowledge, skills and abilities would be:
Level II:
Education: Equivalent to completion of the twelfth grade.
Level II: Experience: One year of experience equivalent to a Medical Billing Clerk I with Kings County; OR two years of experience in a hospital, medical office or public health setting preparing and processing electronically-generated medical billing.
A detailed job specification for Medical Billing Clerk II is available by clicking
SELECTION PROCESS: **EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER** The department having the extra help vacancy may interview those applicants who appear to best meet the requirements of the position; you will only be notified if you are among those.
Retirement Benefits: Eligible employees are enrolled in the Public Employees Retirement System, known as CalPERS. The County contracts with the CalPERS for this benefit in the miscellaneous or safety plans as appropriate. The County has reciprocity with other qualifying public retirement systems in California.
Effective January 1, 2013, all new members to CalPERS, or existing members with more than a 6 month break in service from a qualifying previous public employer, will be enrolled in one of the following CalPERS retirement plans (with three year average final compensation) based on their classification:
Miscellaneous - 2% at 62
Safety - 2.7% at 57
If a new employee is currently a member of a qualifying California public retirement plan without a break in service of no more than 6 months (documentation will be required), or ever worked for Kings County previously, they may qualify instead for either of these plans (with single highest year final compensation) in effect prior to January 1, 2013:
Miscellaneous - 2% at 55
Safety - 3% at 55
The new formulas will not apply to existing County employees hired prior to 12/31/12 who promote or transfer to a different position, or into a position covered by a different PERS plan (e.g. move from a position covered by the Miscellaneous Plan to one covered by the Safety Plan).
Health Insurance: Medical, dental, vision, prescription drugs, mental health, and chiropractic care for employees and their eligible dependents is available. The portion of the monthly cost that the employees are responsible for depends on their bargaining unit. The County offers a confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP). The County has an Employee Health Center available to Kings County employees and their dependents enrolled in the County health plan.
Deferred Compensation: Participation is voluntary. One plan with several investment options is available. For more information on the eligibility of a contribution match, please refer to the applicable
Holidays: New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Day, Presidents' Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veterans' Day, Thanksgiving Day and day after, Christmas Eve; Christmas Day; and half-day New Year's Eve. Holiday credit may vary for law enforcement, fire, and other employees required to work on a holiday. Refer to the for information on the paid holiday closure.
Vacation: Eligible employees earn from two to four weeks of paid vacation per year, depending on their length of service and bargaining unit agreements.
Sick Leave: Sick Leave is accrued for each hour worked. Accrual rates vary depending on date of hire and bargaining unit agreements. The accumulation of sick leave starts from your first day of employment and sick leave may be requested subsequent to the time it is earned.
Retiree Health Insurance: Upon retirement from the County, and depending on bargaining unit agreements, a percentage of accrued sick leave may be converted to be used to pay for retiree health insurance benefits for eligible employee and spouse.
Education Reimbursement Program: Full-time, permanent employees are eligible to receive up to $500 for units earned toward an associate's degree, or up to $1,500 for units toward a bachelor's or master's degree. Permanent employees who work at least half-time are eligible. Extra help employees are not eligible. Courses must be to increase their knowledge or ability to perform their present job or to prepare for a higher level job with the County. This program is subject to annual funding.
Flexible Benefits Program: Optional program allows employees to pay for certain qualified benefits with pre-tax salary (such as child care expenses, unreimbursed medical costs, or health insurance premiums).
Specialty Pays: See for information.
Note: The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute an expressed or implied contract. Any provision or procedure described herein may be modified or revoked at any time without notice.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER 01
The application and supplemental questionnaire must be completed fully. The following supplemental questions are used to help determine qualifications and eligibility to continue in the recruitment process. All education and experience used to answer the supplemental questions must be included on the education and work history portion of your application. Incomplete applications or supplemental questionnaires cannot be revised after submission and may be grounds for rejection. Responses such as "see resume" or "see application" or brief general statements will be considered incomplete. Incomplete applications may be rejected. By clicking "I Accept" below, I certify that I understand and will follow the application instructions.
02
Do you have a high school diploma or GED equivalency?
- Yes, I graduated from high school.
- Yes, I passed a GED equivalency exam.
- I did not graduate from high school or pass a GED equivalency exam, but I have attained a degree from an accredited college or university.
- None of the above.
03
How many years of experience do you posses in a hospital, medical office or public health setting preparing and processing electronically-generated medical billing.
- Less than two years
- Two years or more
- None
04
Describe your experience in a hospital, medical office, or public health setting preparing and processing electronically-generated medical billing.
BE SPECIFIC Include the name of your employer, dates of employment and relevant job duties. If no experience, type "N/A".
05
Please describe any additional experience you have utilizing computer software programs or databases that would be relevant to this position.
BE SPECIFIC. Include the name of the software or database program and what you used it for. If no experience, type "N/A".
06
I understand that only a complete and accurate application will be considered. I have included all current and at least 15 years previous work history and education. I also understand that my application must show all the relevant education and experience that I possess, even if it extends beyond the required past 15 years. Additionally, I understand that the supplemental questions are considered part of my official application. All statements made on the application are subject to investigation and verification. False statements will be cause for disqualification, or discharge from employment. By clicking "I Accept" below, I certify that I understand and have followed the application instructions.
Required Question Kings County, CA
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