Community Action Organization of Scioto County, Inc Hiring for Data Entry and Billing Assistant at Portsmouth, OH Full Time

Community Action Organization of Scioto County, Inc.

Workforce Development Department

s to: Program Director

Normal Hours: Between the hours of 7am and 10 pm. Weekends may be included but a 40-hour workweek will not be exceeded.

SUMMARY

The Data Entry and Billing Assistant is responsible for entering customer and payment information into applicable data systems, generating fee-for-service invoices, and ing relevant financial information to the department director.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

a) Maintain, verify, and update information/records for all aspects of fee-for-service billing to managed care providers, private insurance companies, individual customers, and funders.

b) Collect and input updated medical insurance coverage information for health services customers.

c) Prepare and process fee-for-service invoices and statements, enter payments received, review account balances and negotiate payment plans, as necessazy.

d) Enter payments, deliverables achieved, changes, and/or other information into applicable data and financial ing system(s), including but not limited to the electronic medical record system, Grants Management Information System (GMIS), Claims Reimbursement and ing System (CRRS), and the County Finance Information System (CFIS).

e) Assist with billing inquiries and provide customer service support as needed.

t) Maintain up-to-date electronic portfolio of information necessazy to document conformance to accreditation and certification standards, with the assistance of the IT Specialist.

g) Conduct periodic internal monitoring of various aspects of departmental services and activities to ensure compliance with applicable rules and regulations. Submit summazy of findings to Program Director.

h) Perform day-to-day administrative functions and general office duties including but not limited to word processing, copying, filing, faxing, answering phones, data entzy, and billing.

i) Maintain on-going communication with fiscal department staff completing financial ing.

j) Provide departmental staff with support, as needed. Serve as back-up for reception staff.

k) Assist in the creation of a safety culture by working in a safe manner; unsafe situations and accidents; follow safety procedures; request and use safety equipment and safety techniques; and participate in safety training.

1) Attend professional development seminars and workshops as deemed necessazy.

m) Assume additional duties and responsibilities as required.

OCCASIONAL FUNCTIONS

• Participates on work-related committees

QUALIFICATIONS AND PROFESSIONAL REQUIREMENTS

a) High School Diploma/GED required. Medical billing certification and 1 to 2 years relevant experience preferred.

b) Excellent verbal and written communication, interpersonal, problem-solving, decision making, time management, and organizational skills.

c) Strong commitment to learning and integrating cultural differences into day-to-day practices.

d) Regular and punctual attendance on the job.

e) Working knowledge of medical billing codes, processes, andprocedures.

f) Compliance with agency and departmental policies and procedures, including those related to customer confidentiality, drug free workplace, and criminal background requirements.

g) Operational knowledge of PC Operating Systems and Microsoft Office software package.

h) Valid Driver’s License, automobile insurance and reliable transportation.

i) Ability to comply with agency’s vaccination policies.

WORK CONDITIONS AND POTENTIAL HAZARDS

• There is frequent, personal contact with people; exposure to illness and communicable diseases, people with a wide range of physical and mental disabilities, emotionally distraught, communication or memory impaired, confused and irate and those under the influence of drugs or alcohol.

• Must sit and operate keyboard or write for extended periods of time.

• Must be able to climb up and down stairs and walk on a variety of surfaces in various regional locations.

• Must work in fast-paced environment performing several different tasks in a brief time.

• Work is mostly indoors and sedentary; frequent visits to a variety of regional locations required.

• Must be able to comfortably lift forty (40) pounds.

• Must be able to drive agency and personal vehicles to transport customers, as needed.

EQUIPMENT OPERATED

• Computer and data processing equipment

• Standard office equipment, including but not limited to, multi-line switchboard, copier machine, fax machine, etc.

• Agency vehicles, including 12-passenger van

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $19.39 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• professional experience in field related preferred.: 1 year (Preferred)

Language:

• English (Preferred)

Work Location: In person