Billing Analyst

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About the Position

Are you looking for a meaningful career that combines analytical expertise with community impact Do you want to play a key role in ensuring public health services are accessible and accurately funded

As the Billing Analyst with the Maricopa County Department of Public Health (MCDPH) you will oversee coordinate and analyze daily billing operations to ensure the accurate and timely processing of claims payments and account this role you will serve as the subject matter expert in billing procedures act as a liaison between the billing company and MCDPH and ensure compliance with federal state and payer regulations. You will also mentor and support staff with billing questions to better serve the residents of Maricopa County. Strong communication and collaboration skills are essential as this role partners closely with providers and administrative teams to support documentation training and workflow efficiency ultimately providing better outcomes for the residents of Maricopa County.

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Please note that the primary work location for this role is in-person at the Roosevelt Clinic (1645 E. Roosevelt St. Phoenix AZ 85006). Travel to the Public Health Administration Building (4041 N. Central Ave. Phoenix AZ 85012) may be required.

About Us

Come work for Maricopa County Department of Public Health the 3rd largest health jurisdiction in the U.S.! MCDPHs mission is to increase the quality of life for our residents by collaborating with the community to develop and implement strategies programs and services addressing the emerging and changing needs of public health. We aim to serve Maricopa County residents with a focus on impact and a data-driven approach to our work. We value our staffs unique skills and differences as well as the varied experiences and disciplines we represent. Together we are working towards our vision of creating a healthy thriving Maricopa County for all.

Proud to Offer

• Work with a greater purpose
• Tuition reimbursement
• Exceptional work-life balance
• Opportunities for growth and development within Maricopa County
• Low-cost high-value healthcare for you and your qualifying dependents
• Child care benefits including access to our on-site center Maricopa County Kids Club dedicated to serving Maricopa County families exclusively
• Paid vacation sick time and parental leave
• Extensive wellness program including healthcare premium discounts
• Maricopa County participates in the Arizona State Retirement System. This defined retirement benefit requires a 12% monthly contribution rate and includes a 100% employer match on Day 1
• Learn more at Work With Us Maricopa County AZ

We Require

• Two years of professional analytical experience and healthcare finance billing and public health experience
• Bachelors degree in public administration business administration finance or a relevant field
• Post-secondary education may substitute for the experience requirement on a year-for-year basis

Other Requirements

• Must secure a Level 1 Fingerprint Clearance Card through the Arizona Department of Public Safety
• Must possess or have the ability to obtain a valid Arizona drivers license by the time of hire
• Employee must have reliable transportation may have to travel to another location if coverage is needed
• Within one month of hire all employees will be required to provide evidence of immunity or receive immunizations for vaccine-preventable illnesses for any position within the Maricopa County Department of Public Health; required immunizations include MMR (measles mumps rubella) Tdap (whooping cough and diphtheria) Varicella (chickenpox) and annual Influenza; some positions require a Hepatitis B vaccine and/or a Tuberculosis test

We Also Value

• Bilingual skills in English/Spanish

Job Contributions

• Serve as a subject matter expert and point of contact for billing issues including developing a relationship with vendors related to billing issues
• Analyze and provide guidance training and performance feedback to ensure staff effectiveness and development
• Develop and maintain billing policies procedures and documentation standards. (Including: eCW billing configuration role fee schedules CPT codes modifiers templates claim scrubbing automate rule engines etc.). Conduct and provide analysis along with recommendations to department leadership.
• Develop and maintain reports metrics and participate in special projects as needed to support this activity for the department and its leadership
• Audit billing records for accuracy and identify trends or areas needing process improvement
• Analyze manage and monitor claim denials rejections and adjustments; ensure timely follow-up and resolution
• Collaborate with compliance finance and program managers to address billing discrepancies and implement corrective actions. The programs budget must be kept in mind considering language line taxi scheduling labs etc.
• Manage patient and payer billing inquiries ensuring excellent customer service and accurate communication. This will require a review of sensitive EOBs that are typically sent for billed services
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of billing codes (CPT HCPCS ICD-10) and reimbursement procedures
• Ensure billing practices align with federal and state regulations HIPAA requirements and organizational policies
• Stay informed about regulatory changes affecting billing and reimbursement processes

Working Conditions

• Work is predominantly performed indoors in a high-volume clinical office setting while interacting with a diverse population and working in a team environment. Requires walking or standing to a significant degree
• Must be able to lift up to 20 lbs. occasionally 10 lbs. frequently or negligible amounts constantly
• Must be able to participate in emergency response training as scheduled and be available to respond as directed in the event of a public health emergency

Selection Procedure

• Only the most qualified candidates will be considered

• Consideration will only be given to candidates who submit online applications

• Candidates will be contacted primarily through email and their Workday online application profile

• Must pass a pre-employment background and/or fingerprint investigation as required by statute or policy including drug and alcohol testing requirements for positions designated as safety-sensitive

Maricopa County is an equal opportunity employer.

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