Posting number: 161-2026-1376
Department: Health
Job classification: BILLING TECHNICIAN
Posting type: Open & Promotional
Categories: Administrative Assistant, Accounting and Finance, Health Services, Public Health, Allied Health, Medical Billing & Coding, Business, Medical/Dental, Health Care Support, Office and Administrative Support
The Orange County Health Department has an opening for a Billing Technician. The work involves the responsibility for reviewing medical claims for accuracy, researching denied claims and providing additional or corrected information/coding to resubmit for payment.
Work is performed under the general direction of the Patient Accounts Manager with considerable leeway to exercise independent judgment within the framework of applicable rules, regulations, policies, and procedures in the performance of duties, both in terms of planning and accomplishing work, and in making decisions regarding customer needs and requests and conducting project assignments. Supervision over others is not required of this position. Position does related work as required.
Our goal is to be a diverse workforce that is representative, at all job levels, of the residents we serve. Each position is a key contributor to the work in the department to address systemic racial inequities and prevent discrimination on the basis of race, age, color, disability, national origin, or sex. This work requires us to confront inequities of the past, reveal inequities of the present and develop effective strategies to move all of us towards an equitable future for all people in Orange County.
Please click the link below for full job specifications.
https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/orangecountync/classspecs/1088144
NOTE: the hiring range is on this job posting NOT on the job specification.
Graduation from an accredited college or university with an associate degree in medical billing and coding and (2) two years of work experience in medical office billing and coding of claims, use of medical terminology, electronic medical records and performing research; OR
An equivalent combination of training and experience as defined above. A higher degree does not substitute for work experience.
Experience with EPIC (Electronic Health Record) is strongly preferred.
Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid driver’s license issued by the State of North Carolina for the type of vehicle or equipment operated.
All offers of employment are conditional upon successful clearance of preemployment drug testing and background check. Employment cannot commence until the employee has been cleared.
Making Orange County a safe, healthy, and fulfilling place to live, work, and play, today and for generations to come, by providing outstanding, cost-effective regional public services.
We strive to be a high quality model governmental agency that delivers services to the community in ways that demonstrate:
Excellence - Provide responsive and timely services
Leadership - Leverage available resources as we partner with regional businesses and other governmental entities
Stewardship - Seek cost-effective and efficient methods Innovation Use leading-edge innovative technology
