Reimbursement Officer

Date:
Sep 23, 2026

Location:

RUSK, TX

Join the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) and be part of a team committed to creating a positive impact in the lives of fellow Texans. At HHSC, your contributions matter, and we support you at each stage of your life and work journey. Our comprehensive benefits package includes 100% paid employee health insurance for full-time eligible employees, a defined benefit pension plan, generous time off benefits, numerous opportunities for career advancement and more.

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Functional

Title:

Reimbursement Officer I
Job Title: Reimbursement Officer I
Agency: Health & Human Services Comm
Department: Reimb/Revenue Mgmt
Posting Number: 21746
Closing Date: 10/07/2026
Posting Audience: Internal and External
Occupational Category: Business and Financial Operations
Salary Range: $2,820.00 - $4,149.83
Pay Frequency: Monthly

Salary Group: TEXAS-B-12
Shift: Day
Additional Shift: Days (First)
Telework: Not Eligible for Telework
Travel: Up to 10%
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Full Time/Part Time: Full time
FLSA Exempt/Non-Exempt: Nonexempt

Facility

Location:

Rusk State Hospital

Job Location City: RUSK

Job Location Address: 805 N DICKINSON DR

MOS Codes: No military equivalent

Would you thrive in an environment where you learn and grow personally and professionally all while helping make a positive impact on people’s lives? Do you appreciate being around others like yourself who are dependable, trustworthy, hard workers who believe in the value of teamwork? HSCS is dedicated to building an atmosphere where employees feel valued and supported while providing specialized care for Texans in need.

HSCS is comprised of ten psychiatric hospitals, two youth residential treatment facilities, and thirteen state supported living centers. Psychiatric hospitals are a hub of excellence for forensic mental health and complex psychiatric care, with all facilities accredited by The Joint Commission. They provide state‑art treatment that is recovery‑oriented and science‑based. If providing hope and healing through compassionate, innovative, and individualized care interests you, we welcome your application for the position below.

Performs routine reimbursement or claims processing work. Maintains files on each covered individual, gathers all rendered reimbursable services from the individual’s charts for purpose of billing. Maintains a working master list containing Medicare or other third‑party payor information on each individual covered. Participates in reimbursement audits. Works under moderate supervision, with limited latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

Performs other duties as assigned. Other duties as assigned include but are we limited to actively participating and/or serving in a supporting role to meet the agency’s obligations for disaster response and/or recovery or Continuity of Operations (COOP) activation. Such participation may require an alternate shift pattern assignment and/or location.

Attends work on a regular basis and may be asked to work a specific shift schedule or, at times, even a rotating schedule, extended shift and/or overtime in accordance with agency leave policy and performs other duties as assigned.

Gathers all rendered, reimbursable services for individuals with Medicare or other third‑party payor on a monthly basis. Meets with hospital physicians to ensure the codes used are the most accurate for rendered services.

Prepares a Monthly Charge Report for individuals with Medicare or other third‑party payors, using information pulled from AVATAR and individuals' medical records. Reviews the information for accuracy and makes corrections…