Medical Billing Technician

Description

THE COUNTY OF EL DORADO
The County of El Dorado is committed to promoting the power of public service by fostering a diverse and collaborative workplace where employees are empowered, respected, and valued. The dedicated efforts taken by the Board of Supervisors continue to promote El Dorado County as a competitive employer that is committed to recruiting and retaining qualified employees by advocating for competitive salaries and excellent benefits. The County of El Dorado is also supportive of providing telework opportunities for employees consistent with business needs and in accordance with Board of Supervisors Policy E-12 - Telecommuting.

EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES (EMS)

El Dorado County is dedicated to providing high-quality pre-hospital emergency care to residents and visitors. Through rigorous oversight, strategic planning, and continuous monitoring, the Emergency Medical Services Division (EMS) of the Chief Administrative Office strives to create a versatile and accessible emergency medical services system that prioritizes optimal patient-centered care.

Ambulance Billing is a crucial function of EMS, managing the financial aspects of ambulance services provided in the county. EMS handles current accounts, oversees the billing process, and ensures that fees for ambulance services are collected efficiently. Rates for ambulance services are set by the El Dorado County Board of Supervisors and are reviewed periodically to reflect current standards. Medicare reimbursements are handled according to eligibility criteria, and additional support is available for patients dealing with Medicare issues. EMS also coordinates collections for overdue accounts and facilitates records requests related to ambulance services, ensuring a comprehensive and transparent billing process for all users of emergency medical services.

THE OPPORTUNITY

Under general supervision, performs paraprofessional, technical, and/or specialized medical billing work requiring advanced knowledge of insurance and program requirements and medical billing processes; audits electronic patient care reports; maintains complex and detailed records; and performs related duties as assigned.

The selected candidate will have the opportunity to:

• Perform routine to specialized medical billing support.
• Review of electronic patient care report documentation for billing purposes.
• Interpret medical billing laws and regulations.
• Identify discrepancies and review source documents to identify errors or omissions; review, correct and submit, or resubmit to contracted biller.
• Review payment information for changes in reimbursement rates.

For a full description of duties and responsibilities, please review the job description here.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE

Emergency Medical Services is looking for a dedicated professional with experience in Ambulance Billing pre-billing processes. This individual has a proven track record of reviewing electronic patient care reports, ensuring accuracy of patient data, and maintaining confidentiality and HIPAA compliance. Strong critical thinking skills and working independently with minimal supervision are essential.

In addition to technical expertise, the ideal candidate demonstrates excellent communication and customer service skills and can effectively interact with internal staff, emergency medical transport providers, billing companies, and other public and private representatives. They are detail-oriented, adept at using specialized ambulance billing software, and committed to continuous improvement, consistently seeking ways to enhance billing processes and maximize revenue. A Certified Ambulance Documentation Specialist (CADS) certificate is highly desirable, as is the ability to quickly adapt to changing legislation and organizational needs.

Human Resources will assess your application to determine if you are minimally qualified using the following recommendations:

Education and Experience:

Any combination of the required experience, education, and training that would provide the essential knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying however, education may not solely substitute for the required experience.

Equivalent to graduation from high school;
and
Two (2) years of experience processing and interpreting medical billing and coding;

OR

The possession of a certificate from an accredited Medical and Coding certificate program;
and
six (6) months of experience performing customer service, billing, accounting, or other financial clerical work involving direct interaction with the public.

Licenses and Certifications:

• Possession of, or ability to obtain and maintain, a valid California or Nevada Driver's License and a satisfactory driving record.
• Possession of, or ability to obtain before the completion of the probationary period, a Certified Ambulance Documentation Specialist (CADS) certificate issued by the National Academy of Ambulance Compliance.

Click here to view the minimum qualifications for a Medical Billing Technician as well as the physical, environmental, and working conditions.

SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION Apply online by clicking the 'Apply' link at the top of this announcement. When your online application and responses to the required supplemental questions are complete, click 'Accept'. If you have any questions regarding this recruitment, contact Kelly Gatchet in Human Resources at kelly.gatchet@edcgov.us

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RECRUITMENT PROCESS
The Human Resources Department will screen all applications to identify qualified candidates. After the screening, qualified candidates will be referred to the next step and notified of all further procedures applicable to their status in the recruitment process.

Training and Experience Evaluation

A training and experience evaluation will be utilized to determine an applicant's ability to continue in the recruitment process ranking for referral to specific vacancies. Based upon the information in the application and/or responses to supplemental questions, the applicant's education, training and experience will be evaluated using a pre-determined formula.

Supplemental questions play an integral role in this recruitment process. Please take the time to provide thoughtful and thorough responses. The information you provide may be used to determine your ranking for referral to specific vacancies. All work experience described or included in your response(s) MUST be included in your application's "Work Experience" section. Do not refer to a resume or other documentation.

For more information on the recruitment process, click here.

Based on the department's needs, the selection procedures listed above may be modified. All candidates will be notified of any changes in the selection procedures.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION


The County of El Dorado is recruiting applicants for a Medical Billing Technician. This recruitment will establish a list for the purpose of filling current and future full-time, part-time, and extra help vacancies for at least three (3) months. In accordance with Personnel Rules 1103.1 and 1105.1, an extra help or limited term employee may be transitioned into a regular employee if the department in which the employee works has a vacant allocated position for the same classification as held by the extra help or limited term employee and the appointing authority requests such transfer.

If you are interested in the position of Medical Billing Technician, please submit your application.

We currently have the following vacancy:

• One (1) full-time vacancy in Emergency Medical Services, a division of the Chief Administrative Office, located in Placerville, CA.
  

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The County of El Dorado is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.

As required by Internal Revenue Service Publication 1075, individuals in positions that have access to Federal Tax Information (FTI), will be subject to a background investigation and a criminal history check. In addition, individuals hired into positions that have access to FTI will be re-investigated at least once every five (5) years.

Many job classifications require pre-employment medical screening. Depending on the job classification, medical screening may include drug testing; a positive test may result in revocation of an employment offer.

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Escape the traffic and smog because El Dorado County is just:

• 40 miles from Downtown Sacramento
• 50 miles from Sacramento Airport
• 129 miles to San Francisco

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• Hiking, Camping, Fishing, Boating, and Watersports
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• El Dorado County Fair
• Placerville Speedway
• Farm to Fork Restaurants
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The County of El Dorado is committed to providing a comprehensive, flexible benefits program to meet your needs!

For your Health and Well-Being:

• Medical
  
• Dental
  
• Vision
  
• Flexible Spending Accounts - FSA & HSA
  
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  
• Basic Life Insurance
  
• Long Term Disability (LTD)
  
• County sponsored Wellness program
  
• Discounts on gym memberships
  

For your Financial Future:

• CalPERS Retirement
  
• Deferred Compensation (457) Plans
  
• Optional Life Insurance
  

For your Work/Life Balance:

• Paid Holidays
  
• Floating Holidays
  
• Vacation and sick leave accruals
  
• Personal and bereavement leave
  

Below is a comprehensive benefit summary based on full-time, regular employment for the bargaining unit to which this classification is assigned.

Revised 1/2025, valid until modified by successor MOU or negotiated agreement.

To learn more about the benefits offered by the County of El Dorado please visit our website located here .

Extra help employees are not considered regular employees, therefore do not attain civil service status, and do not receive benefits or paid leaves; however, they do accrue sick leave consistent with the law.

Closing Date/Time: 7/27/2025 11:59 PM Pacific

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• County of El Dorado

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