Grade IV Account Clerk - Billing

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

An employee in this classification is required to perform some or all of the following duties, however these do not include all of the tasks which the employee may be expected to perform: bookkeeping and clerical work involving maintenance of ledgers, journals, and other records/reports; prepare miscellaneous accounts receivable invoices; review and submit 3rd party billings for services rendered; backup for processing cash receipts and deposits for monies received; accept credit card payments from clients; create and send 3rd party claims for Medicare, Blue Cross, other insurances, Self Pay and all claims to PIHP; enter all payments/denials from such insurances and research/rebill unpaid or denied claims; comply with Alcohol & Drug Testing Policy (06-001-0010) and Background Check Policy (06-001-0015), as well as supervisors/designee directives; maintain confidentiality.

St. Clair County Community Mental Health embraces an employment environment that promotes recovery and discovery with an integrated person-centered approach to treatment services that is trauma informed and culturally competent. An employee in this or any position is expected to support this environment.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

There are no supervisory responsibilities with this position. This position receives supervision from the Finance Supervisor.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Technical Skills

• Education:

- High School Diploma or general educational development (GED) certificate

• Licensure:

- Valid Michigan Driver’s license

• Experience/Skills:

- Three years’ recent experience in 1st & 3rd Party Billing

- Ability to obtain passing score in Microsoft Word, Access and/or Excel testing

• Other:

- None

Behavioral Skills

• Applicants chosen for interview will be evaluated on qualifications related to:

- Ability to solve a limited number of routine or similar problems when clear procedures are available

- Ability to control own time and efforts and efficiently control resources allocated to the job (e.g. equipment, supplies, budget)

- Ability to provide, exchange, or explain information of a technical or otherwise complex nature

- Ability to deal with minor conflicts tactfully

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Technical Skills

• Education:

- College classes in general business and/or accounting or Associate Degree, business school graduate in accounting

• Licensure:

- Certified Professional Biller (CPB)/Certified Professional Coder (CPC)

• Experience/Skills:

- More than 3 years’ experience, some within a CMH setting

- Lived experience with behavioral health issues

• Other:

- None

Behavioral Skills

- None

PERSONAL DEMANDS:

Personal demands refer to the physical demands, such as awkward positions, heavy lifting, etc., and the mental demands, such as concentration, attention, perception, etc.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee would expect light, regular physical demand, such as constant standing or walking; close attention, such as observation of gauges, timers, etc. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Work environment refers to the elements of work surroundings which tend to be disagreeable or to make the work more difficult. These include, but are not limited to: dust, oil, fumes, water, heat, cold, vibrations, noise, dirt, etc.

While performing the duties of this job, disagreeable elements are negligible. Good light and ventilation; reasonable quiet..

DISCLAIMERS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function job duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

Any offer of employment is contingent upon a criminal background check, reference checks, Recipient Rights check, DHHS Central Registry check (for direct-care candidates), and a five (5) panel drug screen. Potential candidates will be sent to Industrial Health Service for the drug screen at their own expense. The candidate will be reimbursed the cost of the drug screen upon the Agency's receipt of negative test results.

This position is represented by AFSCME Local 3385. Internal candidates are given first consideration. Postings close at 11:59pm on the Applications Close Date.