Billing Specialist 1

Salary: $38,000.00 - $40,000.00 Annually
Location : LaGrange (Troup County), GA
Job Type: Full Time Salaried
Job Number: 2025-11510
Division/Section: District 4 County Position
Opening Date: 12/05/2025
Closing Date: 12/31/2025 11:59 PM Eastern

Description
Billing Specialist 1

District 4 Public Health

301 Main Street

LaGrange, GA 30240
Job Description: Under supervision, plans, organizes, and manages the operation of the billing functions such as preparation and distribution of invoices, third party payers, preparing claims, and posting cash receipts. Analyzes complex billing data and prepares reports for revenue and expenses and other statistical data.
All District 4 Public Health, County BOH employees are deemed essential employees in the event of an emergency. As such, you may be called on to participate in an event not limited to but including, staffing a shelter, a Specimen Point of Collection Site (SPOC) and/or Point of Dispensing site (POD). When you are called on to participate, you are expected and it will be a part of your job requirement to participate, whether the emergency occurs during or outside regular work hours.

Job Responsibilities

• Balances receipts and post payments to patient and Medicaid billing records.
• Accurately posts data to patient's account records - according to source of payment, date received and posted for checks and balance.
• Balance cash receipt journals and/or patient account ledgers accurately and according to applicable time frames.
• Process cash checks and money orders for depositing according to accepted procedures and time frames.
• Monitors and works Medicaid and third-party billing.
• Ensure that counties are current with monthly Medicaid billing checking logs for dates submitted. Follow-up to assure that file transmissions are successful. Investigate to the fullest any submissions that are not completed successfully.
• Transfer (FTPs) billing files for District Billing to transmit to appropriate agency by the 5th working day of each month. Keep print out of information.
• Receive Medicaid & third-party remits, posts payments and adjustments correctly and works denials according to denial code as remits are sent. Check PaySpan reports when sent. Post within 2 days. Investigate any changes in reimbursements to the counties. Work with county staff to resolve issues in a timely manner.
• Attend job related training and staff development to maintain the knowledge and skill necessary to perform the job whenever possible to attend.
• Provide billing support to other clinics, including file submissions due to staff down time.
• Prepares and mail statements of accounts and/or other routine mail outs.
• Prepare statements and any accompanying letters/memos according to prescribed procedures and time frames.
• Properly process statements for mailing.
• Regularly review returned mail and appropriately tracks forwarding addresses or other delivery problems. Resend when corrected, within 5 days of receipt.
• Work with all companies to maintain billing abilities of the District.
• Submit reports to nurse manager quarterly that shows, billing submitted and billing pending.
• Continue to submit reports to management as requested to determine status of billing in the District.
• Continue reviewing and updating central billing guidelines as needed to assure all deficiencies are addressed.
• Take a proactive approach when it comes to problem solving billing issues.
• Perform table updates to assure optimal fee billing.

Minimum Qualifications
Billing Specialist 1
High school diploma or GED AND One year of experience in accounting, billing or budget services.
Additional Information
Preferred Qualifications:

• Billing experience.
• Medicare and Medicaid verification experience.
• Must demonstrate excellent customer service and oral communication skills, to effectively interact with all levels of departmental personnel and outside clients.
• Work requires ability to manage multiple duties simultaneously.

Benefits for Full Time Eligible Employees

• 13 Paid Holidays
• Generous Leave Package
• Employees Retirement System
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Health Care Spending Account
• Dependent Care Spending Account
• Life Insurance
• AD&D Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Legal Insurance
• Long-Term Care Insurance
• Specified Illness
• Deferred Compensation (401K & 457 Plans)
• Atlanta Postal Credit Union

For more information on the State of Georgia Benefits visit -http://team.georgia.gov/

Additional Perks

• A supportive and rewarding work environment
• Physical Activity Breaks
• Worksite Wellness Program
• Employee Assistance Program

To learn more about District 4 Public Health visit - https://www.district4health.org/

Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information on application status by phone or email. All qualified applicants will be considered but may not necessarily receive an interview. Selected applicants will be contacted by the hiring agency for next steps in the selection process. Applicants who are not selected will not receive notification. This position is subject to close at any time once a satisfactory applicant pool has been identified.
*District 4 is an Equal Opportunity Employer*
The State will not unlawfully consider an applicant's race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, sex, genetic information, political affiliation, protected uniformed service, or other legally protected category when making selections.
Applicants chosen for employment will be subject to the following
Criminal Background Check/Fingerprinting

Reference Checks & Immunizations Required

For more information about Public Health:
Who we are. We protect lives.The Georgia Department of Public Health is the lead agency entrusted by the people of Georgia to proudly protect lives and promote healthy lifestyles in diverse communities statewide. We are committed to preventing disease, injury, and disability; promoting health and well-being; and preparing the State of Georgia for responding to disasters.
What we offer. As a member of the Georgia Department of Public Health team, you will join a passionate group of individuals who are dedicated to making an impact. No matter your role, you will individually contribute to protecting the lives of all Georgians while receiving a wide range of benefits, so you can:

• Make a Professional Impact - Build your career where it matters and protect lives in the community where you live, work, and play
• Enjoy Workplace Flexibility - Experience flexibility in how you work so you can be your best self for you and Georgia Residents
• Work with a Dynamic and Diverse Team- Collaborative and inclusive way of working where employees share ideas and leverage collective strengths
• Achieve Career Longevity - Countless opportunities for continuous learning/development that support a long-term career
• Take Part in a Hands-on Working Culture - Unique culture of active engagement and problem-solving, no matter your role
• Feel Pride in Where you Work - Be part of making an impact in public health alongside dedicated people just like you

Standard Benefits for Full-Time Salaried Employees
In addition to a competitive salary, we offer a generous benefits package that includes a flexible schedule, training opportunities, health insurance, employee retirement plan (ERS GSEPS), deferred compensation, 13 paid holidays, vacation & sick leave, paid parental leave, dental, vision, long term care, and life insurance.
Standard Benefits for Part-Time Employees
Part-time employees receive the Georgia Defined Contribution Plan and paid parental leave.
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The answers you provide to the supplemental questions will be used to determine if you meet the minimum qualifications for this position. Your responses pertaining to specific work experience and education must be clearly shown in the areas for work history and education on your application. Your application must be completed in full before it is submitted. We do not accept additional information after your application has been received by the Personnel Department. Do you accept these conditions?

• Yes
• No

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What is your highest level of education completed?

• Bachelor's Degree
• High School Diploma
• GED
• None of the above

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Are you a current employee of the Georgia Department of Public Health or the County Board of Health?

• No
• Full Time Employee
• Part Time Employee
• Temp or Contractor
• Intern
• Volunteer

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How many years of experience do you have in coding/billing?

• 0

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