Careers

Description:

This Job Posting closes at 11:59 p.m. (Pacific Time) on Monday, April 10, 2023.

PAY AND BENEFITS

Annual Pay Range:  $47,650.47 - $60,187.52

Hourly Pay Range:   $22.908881 - $28.936309

Salary offers will be made within the posted pay range and will be based on a candidate’s experience (paid or unpaid) that is directly relevant to the position.

Clackamas County proudly offers an attractive compensation and benefits package, including competitive wages, cost-of-living adjustments, merit increases (for eligible employees), and a robust sick and vacation plan for regular status employees.

We encourage and support employee health and wellness by offering, health and wellness classes and events, and alternative care benefits, so you can customize your wellness needs to fit your lifestyle.

Employee benefits become effective the first of the month following an employee’s date of hire.

Attractive benefits package and incentives for employees in regular status positions are detailed below.

Generous paid time off package, including:

• 12 hours of vacation accrued per month
• 8 hours of sick accrued per month
• 10 paid holidays and 1 personal day per year

Other Benefits:

• Membership in the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)/Oregon Public Service Retirement Plan (OPSRP):
  • Employer paid 6% PERS retirement contribution (The county currently pays the employee’s share of the retirement contribution.)
  • OPSRP members get vested after five years of contributions or when they reach age 65
• A Choice of Medical Plans that include chiropractic coverage, alternative care, vision, and prescription drug coverage
• A Choice of Dental Plans
• Robust EAP and wellness programs, including gym discounts and wellness education classes
• Longevity pay
• Other retirement Savings Options that allow for additional retirement funds savings, including an option to contribute a portion of employee earnings on a pre or post-tax basis to a 457b Deferred Compensation Plan
• A variety of additional optional benefits (see links below for additional information)

This is a full time County position represented by the Employees’ Association.

Employees’ Association (EA) Full Time Benefits

Learn More About Benefits

JOB DETAILS AND QUALIFICATIONS

The Health Care Billing & Records Specialist will prepare, process, reconcile, review, adjust and maintain detailed medical billing accounts and records, supporting documents and routine account summaries and reports; to respond to requests and inquiries from internal and external customers; to coordinate with Information Services staff, department management and vendors on multiple medical billing software programs; scan and maintain release of information requests, and to produce records per requests; and other work as required.

Required Minimum Qualifications/ Transferrable Skills:*

Per the Oregon Health Authority, (OAR 333-091-1010 & OAR 333-019-1030), this position is subject to the mandatory COVID-19 vaccine requirement. Prior to the start of employment, the selected candidate must provide proof of full vaccination or have an approved medical or religious exception in place with the County as a qualification of employment.

• Minimum of (2) years of billing experience for health care services, verifying payments and receiving/posting of third party payments
• Knowledge of HIPAA and other health related confidentiality laws
• Experience working with health care billing applications and systems
• Proficient knowledge and use of medical terminology
• Must pass a criminal history check which may include national or state fingerprint records check
• Driving is required for County business on a regular basis or to accomplish work. Incumbents must possess a valid driver’s license, and possess and maintain an acceptable driving record throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the County’s driving policy

Preferred Special Qualifications/ Transferrable Skills:*

• Three (3) or more years of behavioral health care billing experience
• Experience in EMR patient management billing module
• Experience processing medical records for subpoenas and court orders

*For Veterans qualified for Veteran’s Preference:  If you believe you have skills that would transfer well to this position and/or special qualifications that relate to this position, please list those skills and/or qualifications in the open-ended question at the end of the application and explain how those skills and/or qualifications relate to this position.