Medical Billing Specialist
Medical Billing Specialist
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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS SERVICES
For Veterans and those who care for them.
MEDICAL BILLING SPECIALIST
Arizona State Veterans Home Phoenix
4141 North South Herrera Way
Phoenix Arizona 85012
Salary: Up to $19.80 hourly (DOE)
Grade: 16
Closing Date: April 17 2025
Would you like to be part of an amazing team that helps Veterans thrive At the Arizona Department of Veterans Services (AZDVS) we are committed to serving and honoring Veterans Service Members and their families by ensuring that they receive the highest quality services so they can thrive for a lifetime!
We are looking for an outstanding Medical Billing Specialist.
Your rewards:
The opportunity to receive a lifetime pension and healthcare benefits
Generous paid timeoff benefits
Wellness and employee assistance programs plus so much more!
Your Contribution:
Provide the highest quality services for veterans
Participate in facility meetings training sessions and the implementation of the Arizona Management System (AMS) to achieve continuous improvement and efficiency
Use and develop your potential within a supportive team environment
- Submit initial billings to payer sources and follows up as needed
- Prepare a variety of correspondence and supporting documentation for appeals
- Track research denials and resubmit claims as needed
- Input ancillaries/charges payments adjustments daily census and resident file maintenance into a computerized accounts receivable system
- Correct electronic and paper billing errors in a timely manner
- Remain current with coding and billing updates
- Prepare billing reports and maintain billing logs as required by Medicare for annual cost reports
- Oversee Resident Trust Fund to include processing deposits and withdrawals and assist residents and/or family members/responsible parties who wish to deposit funds to residents account
- Prepare monthly statements for all private pay accounts and is responsible for collection efforts
- Conducts phone and in person inquiries regarding trust and statement balances
- Prepare correspondence such as collection letters and 30day notices
- Participate in posting end of month ancillaries
- Be involved in AMS processes such as Huddle Boards Problem Solving Job Breakdown sheets Success Tracking and Standardized Work
Knowledge of:
- Regulations and policies governing agency
- Procedures for billing insurance companies Medicare Medicaid Veterans Administration and private pay
- Accounting principles related to accounts receivable
- Principles and practices of the collection process
- Medical terminology
- Billing codes and rules
Skills in:
- Interpersonal communication
- Data entry
- Basic math
- Analyzing data
- Problem solving
- Customer service
- Negotiating settlements/agreements
Ability to:
- Maintain confidentiality with regard to resident accounts and medical records
- Research compile analyze and interpret fiscal and statistical data
- Multitask
- Current Negative TB skin test (Mantoux skin test) within the last twelve months or a written statement from a physician physicians assistant or a registered nurse practitioner indicating freedom from Tuberculosis if in the past has had a positive skin test or Tuberculosis
- Must be able to obtain and retain a fingerprint clearance card issued by the Arizona Department of Public Safety
- This position requires the ability to drive on State business. Requires possession of and ability to retain a current valid stateissued drivers license appropriate to the assignment. Employees who drive on State business are subject to drivers license record checks must maintain acceptable driving records and must complete any required driver training (see . R210207.11.
If this position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job to conduct State business then the following requirements apply:Drivers License Requirements.
All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (EVerify).
The Arizona Department of Veterans Services offers a comprehensive benefits package to include:
- Sick leave
- Vacation with 10 paid holidays per year
- Paid Parental LeaveUp to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newlyplaced foster/adopted child (pilot program).
- Health and dental insurance
- Retirement plan
- Life insurance and longterm disability insurance
- Optional employee benefits include shortterm disability insurance deferred compensation plans and supplemental life insurance
Learn more about the Paid Parental Leave pilot programhere. For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona please visit our benefits page
Positions in this classification participate in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS).Please note enrollment eligibility will become effective after 27 weeks of employment.
If you have any questions please feel free to contact Paul orfor assistance.
The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
