Billing Specialist III (Accounting Technician III)

Billing Specialist III (Accounting Technician III) Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/norfolk/jobs/newprint/4698992) Apply  Billing Specialist III (Accounting Technician III) Salary $41,503.00 - $67,650.00 AnnuallyLocation VA 23513, VAJob TypePermanent Full-timeJob Number12539DepartmentCommunity Services BoardDivisionAdministrationOpening Date10/22/2024Closing Date11/1/2024 11:59 PM Eastern

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DescriptionNorfolk, Virginia is America's most authentic and urban waterfront city. Home to the world's largest naval station and the business, arts, and cultural center of Coastal Virginia, Norfolk has been rated a top place to live, work, play, and raise a family by numerous publications. Working for the City of Norfolk is an opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of others. With our commitment to competitive pay and a strong retirement package, you can do good for your community and do well for yourself. Join a caring workplace that proudly celebrates uniqueness, authenticity, and a shared commitment to improving the lives of our residents. The Norfolk Community Services Board (NCSB) provides treatment, support, and education to the community with a focus on mental illness, substance use addiction, and intellectual/developmental disabilities. Norfolk CSB provides services to persons in acute crisis as well as integrated, person-centered, and recovery-oriented programming for persons needing assistance and support stabilizing in the community.Today, the NCSB provides treatment and rehabilitation services to over 6,000 Norfolk citizens yearly. Norfolk CSB seeks team members interested in providing skilled services in a public service environment. We are also seeking persons to join our team that are dedicated to supporting a positive work and treatment environment. Please join us as we instill hope and recovery opportunities for the persons we serve.The NCSB is currently seeking a Billing Specialist III (Accounting Technician III) to perform mid-level professional work processing Behavioral and Mental Health insurance claims. This includes managing the assigned Accounts Receivable aging's to keep claims <90days in arrears. Departmental Hiring Salary Range: $41,503-$47.728Essential FunctionsEssential functions include but are not limited to:

Electronic submission of claims.

Research insurance denials, process reconsiderations and appeals.

Staff training.

Projects as assigned.

Education/ExperienceWork requires knowledge of a specific vocational, administrative, or technical nature which may be obtained with one/two years of advanced study or training past the high school equivalency. Junior college, vocational, business, technical or correspondence schools are likely sources. Appropriate certification may be awarded upon satisfactory completion of advanced study or training.Four years' experience in bookkeeping or accounting.Preferred Education/Experience:

Work requires knowledge of a specific vocational, administrative, or technical nature which may be obtained with at least six months of advanced study, or training, past the high school equivalency.

Additional Information & Requirements

Signing Bonus: This position is eligible for a one-time $5,000 signing bonus for new hires.

Regular full-time and permanent part-time employees may receive paid holidays, vacation and sick leave, employer paid pension plan, basic life insurance, voluntary participation in medical and dental, Section 457 deferred compensation, long-term disability, optional life insurance for self, spouse and children, medical and dependent care reimbursement plans, access to membership in credit union and employer provided parking.

Special project/grant employees are generally eligible for the same benefits of regular full-time employees; however, retirement, life insurance and participation in health plans vary depending upon funding and authorization.

Temporary/seasonal and part-time employees are generally only eligible for employer provided parking and access to membership in credit union.

Retirement

If you are hired October 5, 2010, or after to a position with City of Norfolk Retirement System benefits, you will be required to contribute five percent (5%) of your salary toward your retirement benefit. This will be a pre-tax payroll deduction.

If you are hired January 1, 2022, or after to a position with Virginia Retirement System (VRS) benefits, you will be required to contribute five percent (5%) of your salary toward your retirement benefit. This will be a pre-tax payroll deduction.

The Tuition Assistance Program is established to encourage employees toward continued self-development and education. Permanent full-time and permanent part-time classified, unclassified permanent, full-time special projects, and constitutional employees who have completed six months continuous service will be eligible to apply. The applicant’s school of enrollment must be an accredited institution.

NOTE:

The benefits described above are broad generalizations. The specific benefits that an employee may be eligible for are governed by City regulations, as applicable to job type. Non-City Positions listed with a job type designation of "Non-City" are not subject to the benefits descriptions above. Refer to the content of the job posting for information regarding these positions. 01 The following Supplemental Questions are specific to the position for which you have applied to assist the hiring manager in screening applications for specific experience being sought. Please be specific in answering these questions as they will be used to evaluate which applications will be given further consideration in the process. Do not answer "see resume" or "see application" as these are not valid answers. Please note that if you are invited to be interviewed by the department, your responses to the following questions may be subject to verification.

I understand and will answer the following supplemental questions completely and thoroughly.

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Are you a current or previous City of Norfolk employee?

Yes - I am a current City of Norfolk Employee

Yes - I am a previous City of Norfolk Employee

No - I am not a previous or current City of Norfolk employee

03

If you were referred for this position by a current City of Norfolk employee, please provide the employee's full name, department, and job title. If not, please indicate by typing "N/A."

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Please select the highest level of education you have completed.

High School Diploma/GED

Some College (6 months or more)

Vocational/Technical Degree

Associate's Degree

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree or higher

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Do you possess four years of experience in accounting or bookkeeping?

Yes

No

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Do you possess State, Federal or Third-party medical billing experience?

Yes

No

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Do you have medical payment posting experience?

Yes

No

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Do you have experience working in a team environment?

Yes

No

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Please provide the name, email address, and phone number of your current or most recent supervisor

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Please provide an explanation of any periods of unemployment that are 30 days or longer. Indicate N/A if you have not experienced any periods of unemployment.

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Please indicate your veteran status. (A copy of your long form DD-214 may be required)

I am not a Veteran

I am a Veteran

I am a Disabled Veteran

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