Public Health Billing & Coding Clerk (Accounting Clerk Iii) - Range 10 / Amea

Open to the general public and any current Municipal employee.

This position is represented by the Anchorage Municipal Employee Association (AMEA) and is subject to the provisions of the current agreement between the Municipality of Anchorage and the AMEA.

DEPARTMENT: Anchorage Health Department (AHD)

HOURS OF WORK: Monday through Friday; 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

LOCATION: 825 L StreetThis position provides medical billing. coding and collections functions for AHO clinics and clients. This includes collections from individuals, third party insurance Conyers, Medicaid, and Medicare; also responsible for daily deposits and back-up on reconciliation of cash drawer and client accounts.

This position will serve as a subject matter expert on medical coding and billing. cash handling and account reconciliation. Duties will include reviewing client records for coding accuracy, determining the accurate and highest level of coding based on services provided, tracking client data over multiple visits, entering cash receipts into a central enterprise system, and maintaining up to date knowledge and information regarding current medical coding systems. This position will work closely with the Nurse Supervisors to identify efficiencies and creative ideas to better enhance client services, service reimbursement and cash management, as well as supports with the oversight and management of the Accounts Receivables for the Clinical Services Program, Responsible for training staff on new medical coding and billing policies and electronic medical billing updates/ changes.

The Anchorage Health Department (AHD) engages in the State of Alaska Department of Health (DOH) emergency responses and the federal Incident Command System (ICS). This includes training exercises as part of the AHD's Crisis Health Action Team (CHAT) and municipal Emergency Operations Center (EOC). In the case of a natural or manmade disaster, AHD's employees may be called to engage in emergency operations responses and recovery.High school diploma, GED, or equivalent, and two (2) years of accounting experience, one (1) year of which must have been at the Accounting Clerk II level with the Municipality OR the equivalent elsewhere.

Preferences:

• Medical Billing & Coding Certification (RHIT, RHIA, CPC or CMPE).

• Experience in public health or family planning.

• Experience in analyzing and auditing data in a medical office setting.

• MOA DOH HIPAA confidentiality training within 30 days of hire.

Preference will be given to Anchorage Municipal Employees Association (AMEA) employees. AMEA employees who are successful in the screening process will be forwarded to the department for consideration prior to any non-AMEA applicants.

The Municipality of Anchorage participates in the U.S. Department of Homeland Security E-verify Program.

For more information, please go to http://www.uscis.gov/E-verify. E-Verify is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.

If selected for hire, the appointment in this position will be conditional based upon a satisfactory Municipal Employment Office conducted background check. A background check encompasses criminal history, verifying education, and verifying dates of employment. All required certifications and licenses must remain current for the duration of employment.

All required licenses and certifications must remain current for the duration of employment.

Military Service Interview Preference:

Veterans or who wish to be considered for interview preference as permitted in Municipal Personnel Rules 3.30.031 D must attach to the application a copy of their DD Form 214, DD Form 256, NGB Form 22, or a letter from the US Department of Veterans Affairs recognizing the person as a veteran. The attached documentation must show an honorable discharge or general (under honorable conditions) discharge. The minimum qualifications of the position must be met for preference consideration.

Individuals currently serving as a member in good standing in the National Guard or the organized military reserves who wish to be considered for interview preference as permitted in Municipal Personnel Rules 3.30.031 D must attach proof of current service to the application.  Proof of current service can be shown by submission of a statement of service which, at a minimum, shows full name, date of birth, Social Security Number, date service began, branch of service, rank, name of command providing the information, and unit of assignment.

 The statement of service must be on a form or letterhead of the individual's command organization and show the name, signature, title and contact information for the signer providing the statement of service. The minimum qualifications of the position must be met for preference consideration.

The Municipality of Anchorage is an employer of National Service. Please be sure to include any volunteer work with AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, or other national service programs on your application in the work history portion.

Application Process: Once an applicant clicks on the "Apply" link underneath the header section of a vacancy announcement, they will be directed to the www.GovernmentJobs.com website to log into their existing account (or to create an account) of their application profile.

Applicants will create or review their profile, make any updates necessary, and submit their application from their personal account.  Note: The GovernmentJobs website and applicant's profile accounts are not administered by the Municipality of Anchorage.  For technical assistance or customer service regarding an account profile, applicants may contact the GovernmentJobs customer support line at 1-855-524-5627.

For general questions regarding Municipal vacancy announcements or the employment process with the Municipality of Anchorage, applicants may contact the Human Resources Department at (907) 343-4442 during regular business hours of Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Alaska Standard Time.

The MOA is an EO and AA Employer and complies with Title I of the ADA

For information regarding requests for reasonable accommodations related to employment under the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact the Municipality of Anchorage ADA Coordinator at (907) 343-4571