Billing Specialist

Billing SpecialistTitle: Billing SpecialistState Role Title: Financial Services Spec IHiring Range: $24.00-$28.00Pay Band: 4Agency: Dept of Veterans ServicesLocation: J&C VCCAgency Website: www.dvs.virginia.govRecruitment Type: General Public - GJob DutiesThis position ensures all insurance claims are billed timely and accurately, past due accounts are monitored and followed up on, and resident trust fund is administered in accordance with state and federal guidelines. The Billing Specialist is responsible for providing appropriate, accurate, and timely accounts receivable processing. The Billing Specialist will compute, classify, and record numerical data to keep financial records complete. They will also perform any combination of routine calculating, posting, and verifying duties to obtain primary financial data for use in maintaining accounting records with the support of the Business Office Manager. Shift Schedule for this position: Monday through Wednesday 8:00am-4:30pm and Thursday 8:00am-12:00pm.Minimum QualificationsKnowledge and understanding of the Commonwealth of Virginia's Accounting policies and procedures, especially those related to accounts receivable and billing. Knowledge of Medicare/Medicaid requirements and billing processes. Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and systems, such as word processing, managing files and records, designing forms, and other office procedures and terminology. Excellent knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. Knowledge of economic and accounting principles and practices. The ability to use mathematics to solve problems and reach logical conclusions. Communicate effectively with others. Ability to be flexible while learning new tasks associated with the work unit programs.Additional ConsiderationsMust have skilled nursing care billing experience, including UB-04, Medicare/Medicaid, third party payables, and managed care.Special InstructionsYou will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or rsum is submitted successfully. Please refer to "Your Application" in your account to check the status of your application for this position. The Commonwealth does not provide sponsorship; therefore, applicants must be a citizen or national of the U.S., a Lawful Permanent Resident, or an alien authorized to work. Excluding current DVS employees, the selected candidate MUST pass a criminal background check. For consideration for this position, candidates MUST apply online at www.jobs.virginia.gov. Applicants are encouraged to be specific regarding job-related knowledge, skills, and abilities. Resumes are encouraged but do not substitute submittal of the online application. Applications submitted via postal mail, email, or fax will not be considered. Please contact Human Resources if you need assistance. In support of the Commonwealth's commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their Certificate of Disability (COD) provided by a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor within the Department of Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS). Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable to DARS to get their Certificate of Disability. If you need to obtain a Certificate of Disability, use this link: https://www.vadars.org/drs/cpid/PWContact.aspx, or call DARS at 800-552-5019.Contact InformationName: Natasha HughesPhone: 757-263-3100Email: HRJCVCC@dvs.virginia.govNote: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.Each agency within the Commonwealth of Virginia is dedicated to recruiting, supporting, and maintaining a competent and diverse work force. Equal Opportunity Employer