Finance Program Assistant

Job Responsibilities

With our Agency's mission to support the recovery of people with mental illnesses, we provide a complete array of medical and support services for children, adults, and families throughout South Carolina.

This position is located at the Charleston Dorchester Department of Mental Health, Administrative Building, 2125 Charlie Hall Blvd, Charleston, SC 29414.

Responsibilities for this Position Title include but are not limited to:

Coordinate and/or perform administrative duties under general supervision, responsible for handling and following complex clerical and billing procedures to bill third party payors for treatment services to patients from all services rendered in all programs of the Charleston Dorchester Mental Health Center.

• Maximizes center revenue by ensuring outstanding claims are processed efficiently and within a timely filing requirement.

• Claims are efficiently processed through Emedix.

• Resolving rejected claims.

Minimum and Additional Requirements

State Minimum Requirements:

A high school diploma and relevant program experience. A bachelor's degree may be substituted for the required program experience.

Note: If any Agency Requirements are listed above, applicants must also meet those requirements to be considered for the position.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in third party billing process.

• Certified Coder

• Considerable knowledge of methods, principles, and practices of third-party billing programs.

• Ability to problem solve, handle crisis and the ability to relate well with others

Additional Comments

• If any of the essential job duties fall below the "meets" Level at any time during the rating period, a work improvement notice may be given.

The South Carolina Department of Mental Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity Agency. We provide affirmative action and equal opportunity in employment for all qualified persons regardless of race, color, sex - including the basis of pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, national origin, age, religion, or disability.

South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.

Supplemental questions are considered part of your official application. Any misrepresentation will result in your disqualification from employment. Please complete the state application to include all current and previous work history and education. Please account for any and all gaps of employment in your application. A resume will not be accepted in lieu of application completion nor reviewed to determine if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position.

The South Carolina Department of Mental Health offers an exceptional benefits package for FTE positions that includes:

• Health, Dental, Vision, Long Term Disability, and Life Insurance for Employee, Spouse, and Children

• 15 days annual (vacation) leave accrual per year

• 15 days sick leave per year

• 13 paid holidays

• Paid Parental Leave

• State Retirement Plan and Deferred Compensation Programs