Medical Billing Supervisor

  • Solano County, CA
  • Fairfield, California
  • Apr 14, 2024
Full Time Accounting and Finance Administrative Analysis and Research Clerical and Administrative Support Public Health
  • Salary: $6,531.86 - $7,939.52 Monthly USD

Job Description

At Solano County, our mission is to serve the people and to provide a safe and healthy place to live, learn, work and play.

The County of Solano's diverse workforce is committed to fulfilling this mission and does so by exemplifying our IDEAL Core Values, engaging in our day-to-day work of serving the public with Integrity, Dignity, Excellence, Accountability, and Leadership.

The mission of Solano County Health and Social Services Department is to promote healthy, safe and stable lived.

To learn more about the Health and Social Services Department click here.

THE POSITION

The Medical Billing Supervisor plans, organizes and supervises the medical insurance billing functions and accounting/clerical staff for the Department of Health and Social Services’ Medical Billing Unit; assists in developing, implementing and maintaining the department-specific patient accounting and billing systems; serves as the electronic health record billing liaison between the County and the State; and resolves technical billing problems in coordination with the claim management system and clearing house provider.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE

The ideal candidate will be highly organized and detail-oriented with extensive experience in reviewing, reconciling, processing, and maintaining fiscal transactions, accounts, and/or statistical data and records . A strong foundation in medical billing is expected in this role.

The candidate should have a working knowledge of methods, practices, and terminology used in insurance and medical billing and also possesses knowledge of fundamental accounting principles.

The Medical Billing Supervisor must be adept at managing competing demands, multiple priorities, and reflect the County’s Core Values.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Education: Associate degree or equivalent from an accredited college or university with a major in medical billing and coding, healthcare accounting, or a field closely related to the intent of the class. Education must have included healthcare industry rules and regulations and current procedural code sets and guidelines for medical billing and coding

AND

Experience: Three (3) years of direct experience in medical billing and coding or medical accounts receivables; of which one year must have been lead or supervisory experience in any field.

LICENSING, CERTIFICATION AND REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS

  • Possession of one (1) of a valid and current certification is required, such as a: Certified Coding Associate (CCA), Certified Coding Specialist (CCS), Certified Documentation Expert-Outpatient (CDEO), Certified Professional Coder (CPC), or related certification from a recognized accredited college, university, or professional association (e.g., American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC) or American Medical Billing Association (AMBA)).
  • The position may require the possession of a California Driver’s License, Class C.

Note: Employees must keep their licenses, certifications and registrations current while employed in this class and failure to do so may constitute cause for personnel action in accordance with Civil Service Rules and/or applicable bargaining agreement.

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The eligible list created as a result of this recruitment will be used to fill full-time and part-time regular, limited-term or extra-help positions as vacancies occur throughout the County.

SELECTION PROCESS

5/03/2024 - 5:00pm Deadline to submit application and required documents for first application review.
5/24/2024 - 5:00pm Deadline to submit application and required documents for next application review.

Based on the information provided in the application documents, the qualified applicants may be invited for further examination and will either be pre-scheduled by the Department of Human Resources or be invited to self-schedule. All applicants meeting the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement through any subsequent phase of the examination . Depending upon the number of applications received, the selection process may consist of an initial application screening, a mandatory information meeting, a supplemental questionnaire assessment, a written and/or practical exam, an oral board exam, or any combination listed. Responses to supplemental questions may be used as screening and testing mechanisms and will be used to assess an applicant’s ability to advance in the process; as such, responses to supplemental questions should be treated as test examination responses. Information contained herein does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract.

A minimum score of 70% is required to continue in the selection process, unless otherwise announced.

All potential new hires and employees considered for promotion to management, confidential positions or unrepresented positions will be subject to a background and reference check after contingent job offer is accepted. These provisions are subject to change.

RETIREES - Solano County invites all to apply for positions; however pursuant to Government Code Section 21221(h) and 21224, hiring restrictions may apply to California Public Sector Pension Plan Retirees.
HOW TO APPLY

Applications must be submitted through the NEOGOV system. Paper copies of applications are not accepted. All additional application materials as requested in the job announcement (degree/transcripts, certificates, DD-214 if applicable, ADA Accommodation Request) must be submitted by the application review deadline.

Previously submitted application materials (i.e. copies of diploma and/or transcripts, etc.) for prior recruitments will not be applied for this recruitment but must be re-submitted for this recruitment .

Any further questions can be directed to the Department of Human Resources at (707) 784-6170, business hours are Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. EOE/AA

Please note that all dates/times listed in the job announcement are Pacific Time.
DOCUMENT SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS

Education and certification verification is required for this position . All candidates must submit a copy of the following by the application review deadline.

A valid and current certification, such as a: Certified Coding Associate (CCA), Certified Coding Specialist (CCS), Certified Documentation Expert-Outpatient (CDEO), Certified Professional Coder (CPC), or related certification from a recognized accredited college, university, or professional association (e.g., American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC) or American Medical Billing Association (AMBA).

Official/unofficial transcripts (verifying the courses and units completed) or degree (verifying institution, student, date, degree and area of specialization conferred) must be attached by the application review deadline. Candidates who fail to submit their degree/transcripts by the deadline will be disqualified from the recruitment.
PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING: Candidates who attended a college or university that is accredited by a foreign or non-U.S. accrediting agency must have their educational units evaluated by an educational evaluation service. The result must be submitted to the Human Resources Department no later than the application review deadline. Please contact the local college or university to learn where this service can be obtained.

How to Submit Your Documents
In addition to uploading attachments when applying online, candidates may submit documents by fax to (707) 784-3424, or by email to recruitment@solanocounty.com. Be sure to include the recruitment title (Medical Billing Supervisor) and the recruitment number (24-705030-01) in your email or fax.

VETERAN'S PREFERENCE POINTS

To be eligible, applicant must have served at least 181 consecutive days of active duty in the Armed Forces of the United States and have received either an honorable discharge or a general discharge under honorable conditions. A COPY OF THE DD 214, SHOWING DISCHARGE TYPE (GENERALLY COPY 4), MUST BE RECEIVED IN THE HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT BY THE APPLICATION REVIEW DEADLINE. Applicants who have a service-connected disability must also submit a recent award letter from the VA stating they are receiving disability benefits for service-connected reasons.

Veteran applicants for initial County employment with an honorable or general under conditions discharge shall receive five (5) points added to their combined score. Disabled veterans rated at not less than 30% disability shall have ten (10) points added to their combined score. Veteran’s preference points will only be added to passing scores in competitive open examinations.

We offer a benefits package to employees which includes health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, holidays, vacation, and sick leave.

To learn more, view our benefits summary .

Closing Date/Time: Continuous

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Job Address

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