Billing Specialist

Description

This position is in Augusta, GA and does not offer relocation assistance. Must be within a reasonable commuting distance. If relocating to the area, please specify on the application.

As a Billing Specialist within East Central Public Health District, you will join a dedicated group of public health professionals that help support the overall mission and vision of protecting lives of Georgian residents in a variety of ways. We protect lives. The Georgia Department of Public Health is the lead agency entrusted by the people of Georgia to proudly protect lives and promote healthy lifestyles in diverse communities statewide.

We are committed to preventing disease, injury, and disability; promoting health and well-being; and preparing the State of Georgia for responding to disasters.

• Make a Professional Impact – Build your career where it matters and protect lives in the community where you live, work, and play.
• Enjoy Workplace Flexibility – Experience flexibility in how you work so you can be your best self for you and Georgia Residents.
• Work with a Dynamic and Diverse Team – Collaborative and inclusive way of working where employees share ideas and leverage collective strengths.
• Achieve Career Longevity – Countless opportunities for continuous learning/development that support a long-term career.
• Take Part in a Hands‑on Working Culture – Unique culture of active engagement and problem‑solving, no matter your role.
• Feel Pride in Where you Work – Be part of making an impact in public health alongside dedicated people just like you.

In addition to a competitive salary, we offer a generous benefits package that includes a flexible schedule, employee retirement plan, 14 paid holidays, 401K, vacation & sick leave, dental, vision, long‑term care, and life insurance. Georgia Department of Public Health Commissioner and leaders encourage all employees to engage in regular wellness activities and to make lifestyle choices that promote health and well‑being.

The use of wellness breaks during the workday is authorized to support this philosophy and assist employees in meeting their wellness goals. A maximum of 30 minutes in a given workday may be used to engage in wellness activities, generally in the form of two 15‑minute breaks or one 30‑minute break.

• Serve as the Billing Specialist – Generate billing reports in electronic system, reconcile, and correct errors as needed for Medicaid, Medicare, and third‑party billing.
• Assist in providing guidance and training to County Health Departments as it relates to patient registration, updating demographics, entering insurance, collecting fees, and posting of payments into the electronic medical record.
• Analyze billing data and prepare reports, send invoices/RA breakouts to Accounting.
• Perform Quality Assurance Audits for County Health Departments.
• Able to work Aging Reports.
• Post insurance payments/client paper check payments in the EHR electronically.
• Verify all balance due of patient balances within the EHR prior to sending out statements to patients.

All East Central Health District 6 employees are deemed essential workers in the event of an emergency. As such, you may be called on to participate in an event including but not limited to: staff a shelter, work at a Specimen Point of Collection Site (SPOC) and/or work at a Point of Dispensing site (POD). If you are called on to participate, you are required to report to the designated site as a condition of employment, whether the emergency occurs during or outside regular work hours.

• Two years of related experience maintaining billing records, claims, and statements.
• Experience with electronic medical records.
• Experience in verifying insurance, co‑pays, and co‑insurances.

• Skilled in the area of Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Experience working in different web browsers.
• Experience working with electronic medical records, billing, and working in a busy setting.
• Possess good time management skills, can handle multiple projects and prioritize.
• Experience working with the public, a good communicator with excellent customer service skills, and the…