Pharmacy Billing Technician​/Program Coordinator ; Finance- Office

Salary: $46,206.00 - $62,322.00 Annually

Location : Lexington County, SC

Job Type: FTE
- Full-Time

Job Number: 193747

Agency: Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities

Division: Central Office

Opening Date: 10/13/2026

Closing Date: 10/20/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Class Code:: AH35

Position Number::

Normal

Work Schedule::

Monday
- Friday (8:30 - 5:00)

Pay Grade: GEN
08

EEO Statement: Equal Opportunity Employer

Veteran Preference Statement: South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.

In this role, you will ensure timely and accurate processing of claims for William S Hall Inpatient Psychiatric Hospital and make sure all room and board and physician billing is completed monthly. You must follow up on claims filed and ensure payment is received by all insurance carriers and third party payors.

• Create claims once charges are closed and accurately allocated. Prepare, batch and review all claims. Submit all claims electronically in the Avatar system and FTP them into our clearinghouse for psychiatric room & board and physician billing.
• Review after submission for errors or rejections in Emedix and correct any issues to insure proper and timely processing.
• Perform appropriate follow up activities to ensure timely payment and to minimize aged claims. Maintain files of documentation related to claims processing. Follow up and payments or denials. Contact any insurance company or federal or state agency to obtain and/or verify any available benefits or insurance coverage information. Submit letters for collections to clients for all insurance carriers as needed on a daily basis.
• Review client ledgers for accurate accounting of client charges, payments and adjustments and report to supervisor if there are any errors. Prepare paperwork for any waivers that are required.
• Keep track of all insurance prior authorizations and make notes in Financial Eligibility and Managed Care in Avatar on a daily basis. Keep track of morning reports for incoming clients to be aware of new clients and folders.
• Maintain Medicaid tracking log for pharmacy purposes.
• Assist with mail distribution for the department.

• A high school diploma and relevant experience in business management, public administration or administrative services.
• A bachelor's degree may be substituted for the required work experience. Academic degrees must be from an accredited institution of higher learning.

• A Certified Pharmacy Technician as defined by the SCLLRB with at least two (2) years of billing experience.
• Experience with claims processing software.
• Bilingual abilities in English and Spanish (or another language) are a plus.

• Be detailed oriented, proficient in Microsoft word. excel, power-point, share point and outlook.
• Be able to work in an office environment and may require work outside of regular business hours.

The Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions including, but not limited, to lactation), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information.

• Health, dental, vision, long-term disability, and life insurance for employees, spouse, and children. Click for additional information.
• 15 days annual (vacation) leave per year
• 15 days sick leave per year
• 13 paid holidays
• Paid Parental Leave
• S.C. Deferred Compensation Program available
• Retirement benefit choices *
  • State Retirement Plan
  • State Optional Retirement Program

* Enrollment in one of the listed plans is required for all FTE employees; please refer to the contribution section of hyperlinked retirement sites for the current contribution rate of gross pay.

The state of South Carolina offers eligible employees generous benefits, including health and dental insurance; retirement and savings plan options; and paid vacation and sick leave. Plus, work-life balance programs such as telecommuting and flexible work schedules are available to employees of some state agencies.

Eligible employees may enroll in health…