Insurance Billing Clerk - Patient Accounting

Insurance Billing Clerk - Patient Accounting County of Riverside - 3.8 Riverside, CA Job Details $44,448.37 - $66,100.67 a year 1 day ago Benefits Paid holidays Disability insurance Health insurance Dental insurance Vision insurance Life insurance Qualifications Accounting systems Financial issue resolution Financial records management Financial record maintenance Typing Accounting error correction Full Job Description For questions regarding this position, please contact the Recruiter listed in the Supplemental Information section. ABOUT THE POSITION The County of Riverside - Riverside University Health System (RUHS) - Behavioral Health is seeking an Insurance Billing Clerk to join their Patient Accounting team in Riverside. Under supervision, the incumbent will be responsible for identifying pre-billing errors, communicating with program staff regarding error corrections, and completing follow-ups in a timely manner; performing fiscal clerical work processing and billing fiscal intermediaries for medical services rendered to patients; and to do other work as required. Aside from working with our members in addressing any billing related issues our team works closely with program, contractor, and substance use staff to identify, and correct prebilling errors so that we can prepare claims for submission. The ideal candidate will be hands-on, have professional clerical experience, work independently and demonstrate adaptability. Work schedule: Monday-Thursday 7:30 am - 5:00 pm Pay Friday 7:30 am - 4:30 pm. Non-Pay Friday off Meet the Team! Riverside University Health System - Behavioral Health is a leading provider of mental health and substance use services in Riverside County. With a dedicated team of professionals, including psychiatrists, clinicians, peer specialists, and paraprofessionals, RUHS-BH serves over 45,000 individuals annually. We are committed to delivering culturally competent, evidence-based care across all ages. Our programs, including Mental Health Services, Substance Use Services, and the Public Guardian's Office, address the diverse needs of our community. At RUHS Behavioral Health, you'll join a compassionate, innovative team where your skills make a real difference. We offer opportunities for growth, collaboration, and meaningful impact. If you're passionate about advancing your career while improving mental health in Riverside County, RUHS Behavioral Health is the place for you! For more information, please visit www.ruhealth.org/behavioral-health EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES Verify medical insurance coverage following established procedures; Access computerized account files to obtain or update information and data. Prepare billing information to third party intermediaries for services rendered or for fees or other related charges; Enter standard or coded data from forms or documents into computer terminal. Type a variety of numerical or alphabetical data which may include requisitions, claims, or reports; Review all patient accounts to verify the accuracy of information and make any required changes for proper billing purposes. Review patient insurance forms and cards for completeness and accuracy as required by medical assistance programs and private insurance carriers for filling and payment. Contact patient's medical insurance carrier to obtain authorization for treatment and to verify eligibility and coverage. Respond to requests for account information from patients concerning status of account, patient liability and general billing procedures. Check and correct account or numerical records for arithmetical errors or proper coding. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS EITHER I Experience: One year of experience performing financial, statistical, or fiscal record keeping work, including billing. (Medical billing experience is preferred but not essential.) OR II Experience: Two years of clerical experience, one of which involved making arithmetical computations of performing some financial, statistical, or fiscal record keeping and billing work, preferably medical billing; One year of the non-specialized experience may be substituted by either: Completion of 18 semester or 27 quarter units from a recognized college in secretarial sciences, business education or a closely related field. OR Completion of 369 hours of training from a recognized occupational training program in secretarial science business education, or a closely related field. Knowledge of: The basic methods, practices, and terminology of fiscal clerical work including general billing methods, procedures, and techniques; general clerical auditing and verification techniques; the application of a computer to automated accounting systems. Ability to: Understand and apply basic billing procedures; identify routine billing errors; differentiate between various billing procedures and methods; determine appropriate applications of various billing procedures; perform basic arithmetic computations rapidly and accurately and post the results on accounting records; organize work to meet prescribed deadlines; operate automated keyboard equipment; follow oral and written directions. SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION Application Status How to confirm your application was received or check on the status of your application, log-in to www.GovernmentJobs.com, click on your name in the upper right corner, and click on "Applications & Status". Sign Up for Job Alerts Go to www.RC-HR.com, click on "Careers", click on "County Job Openings", and click on "Subscribe to Job Alerts" icon. For questions regarding this recruitment: Contact Raven Padilla at or .... Please allow 1-2 business days for response to general inquires. ________________________________________________________________________________________ APPLICATION INFORMATION Veteran's Preference The County has a Veterans Preference Policy applicable to new hires. To qualify, attach the required documents to your job application. Documents include a copy of your (or your spouse's) Member-4 Form DD-214 indicating dates of service. For spousal preference, and as applicable, the following documents: a copy of your marriage certificate, spouse's death certificate, a letter of spouse's disability and/or letter of service-related death (if available) from the U.S. Veteran's Administration. For privacy reasons, it is recommended that you remove your social security information from the document(s). A Human Resources Representative will review the materials and determine if you qualify for veterans' preference. For complete details and documentation requirements, please review the Veterans Preference Policy, C-3 here: Reasonable Accommodations The County of Riverside is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA). Qualified individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application or selection process should contact the recruiter for the position noted above. For additional information and/or to obtain the appropriate form for requesting a reasonable accommodation, please visit the Disability Access Office web page located at: Proof of Education If using education to qualify or when requested by the recruiter, upload a copy of any license(s), official/unofficial transcript(s), degrees, and/or related employment documents to your NeoGov account at the time of application and before the closing date. Official or unofficial transcripts will be accepted. If your education was completed outside of the United States, you will need to provide a copy of your Foreign Education Equivalency evaluation from a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) or Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc. (AICE). Work Authorization Requirement Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application. The County of Riverside does not participate in visa sponsorship programs, including H1-B visas, and will not provide sponsorship for any employment-based visas. Equal Opportunity Employer The County of Riverside is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the County of Riverside to provide equal employment opportunities for all qualified persons. All applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, ancestry, medical condition (cancer and genetic characteristics), genetic information, or denial of medical and family care leave, or any other non-job-related factors. Pre-Employment All employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of pre-employment requirements including a criminal background investigation, which involves fingerprinting. (A felony or misdemeanor conviction may disqualify the applicant from County employment). A pre-employment physical examination and background check may be required. Probationary Period As an Approved Local Merit System, all County of Riverside employees, except those serving "At Will," are subject to the probationary period provisions as specified in the applicable Memorandum of Understanding, County Resolution, or Salary Ordinance. Temporary and Per Diem employees serve at the pleasure of the agency/department head. General Information Current County of Riverside and/or current employees of the hiring department may receive priority consideration. Qualified candidates may be considered for future County vacancies. Job postings may close without notice based on application volume. Submit your complete application by the recruitment close date; no late applications are accepted. Ensure all relevant experience/education is reflected on your application/resume, as a failure to demonstrate position requirements may disqualify applicants. A description of job duties directly copied from the job classification or job posting will not be considered. Please read and follow any special application instructions on this posting. Click the ' Apply ' link located on this page to submit your application. For additional instructions on the application process, examinations, Veteran's preference, pre-employment accommodation or other employment questions, please refer to our web site, www.rc-hr.com. If you are experiencing technical problems, you may contact the governmentjobs.com applicant support desk Monday through Friday, 6 am to 5 pm Pacific Time at or toll-free ....