PUBLIC HEALTH BILLING & CODING CLERK (Junior Accountant) - Range 12 / AMEA

Job Information

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 Street

ANCHORAGE, AK 99501

Employees who are hired or rehired to any position shall be placed at the entrance pay step, and advancement from the entrance step to the maximum step within a pay grade shall be by successive steps.

Remote work schedule opportunities (telecommuting) may be considered after successful completion of probation, at the discretion of management and with the approval of the department head. Not all positions are eligible for remote work (telecommuting) per P&P 40-40.

To be considered for employment, applicants must be legally authorized to work and accept employment in the United States. The Municipality of Anchorage is not able to provide any type of sponsorship, including Student Visas and Employment Visas, under any circumstances.

Example of Duties

This position administers daily medical billing and coding operations for the Anchorage Health Departments clients and clinics. Duties include serving as the clinic subject matter expert on the most current medical billing and coding standards and industry projections, daily encounter audits to ensure proper procedural and diagnosis coding and billing appropriate payor (third party insurance carrier, Medicaid or Medicare) or individual. Working with the Clinic Manager and Nursing Supervisors to review billing policy and procedures as needed to ensure clinic compliance and requirements are followed as laid out in grants, healthcare laws and internal policies. Serve as the point of contact and administrator for special account relationships and billing. This position oversees all cash, check and credit card payments made in the clinic and is responsible for all documentation, submission of daily cash journals into a central enterprise system and reporting to the finance department at City Hall. Provide cash handling training for appropriate new hires and maintain training documentation in compliance with retention requirement, responsible for clinic petty cash fund and change fund for office associates. This position will be required to work closely with the AHD Leadership Team, Clinic Manager, Nurse Supervisors and other AHD supervisors to identify deficiencies in medical billing, records and processes within the clinic and work to provide creative ideas to better enhance client services.

The Anchorage Health Department (AHD) engages in the State of Alaska Department of Health and Social Services (DHSS) 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.

Minimum Qualifications / Substitutions / Preferences

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a related discipline

and

experience in accounting, payroll, or similar work responsibility.

OR

Associate’s degree in Accounting or a related discipline

and

two

(2)

years of experience in accounting, payroll, or similar work responsibility

OR

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent

and

four

(4)

years of experience in accounting, payroll, or similar office responsibility

Preferences:

Hold and remain in good standings a current national certification (AAPC or AHIMA) and maintain CEU's as required by agency

CCA -certified coding associate, CCS - certified coding specialist (AHIMA), CPC-A, or CPC (AAPC)/certified professional coder - apprentice or

certified professional coder that are essential to perform the position's functions and responsibilities.

AAPC American Academy of Professional Coders

Certified Professional Coder (CPC)

Certified Professional Biller (CPB)

AHIMA American Health Information Management Association

Certified Coding Associate (CCA)

Certified Coding Specialist (CCS)

Certified Coding Specialist – Physician-based (CCS-P)

Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT)

Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA)

Additional Important Information

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.

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 applicants click the "Apply" link underneath the header section of a vacancy announcement, applicants 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 Coor