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Position Description: Hours per week: 20-30 hours This position provides support to Howard County Health Department (HCHD) Bureau of Family Health Services (BFHS) and is primarily stationed at the Howard Community College Wellness Center branch of HCHD reproductive health services. This position provides clerical support and medical billings support to the clinic according to Title X guidelines. Additionally, this position would assist with campus outreach and provide guidance to clients on accessing their health care benefits. 50% - Medical Billing Management of HCC Wellness Center Clinic - Interviews clients to determine insurance status using Electronic Health Record (EHR), Electronic Verification System (EVS) or other insurance portals; follows up with pending insurance status of clients - Obtains authorization/pre-authorization when necessary - Enters all financial information into EHR, verifies deductible and determines fee scale eligibility by obtaining proof of income - Creates e-superbill charges for clients at the end of each visit and submits claims - Collects and processes payments (Check, credit card, cash) and reconciles daily End of the Day collection reports and submits to Fiscal 25% - Clerical Support - Registers new clients into EHR - Assists clients with making appointments and using EHR kiosk, scans identification cards and any insurance cards, verifies and updates demographic information - Provides follow up appointments for clients at the end of the visit - Communicates with Health Department (HD) Front Office staff when necessary to refer or schedule clients at the Main Office - Assists with telephone triage and transfer to the appropriate staff member - Reports any issues to CHNII or clinical Office Manager - Participates in rotating assignment for clerical coverage in community clinics as assigned 25% - Resource Guidance - Provides guidance as needed either through individual education or group discussion on additional health department services and community resources - Provides guidance on accessing health care and available benefits for those with public, private, or no health insurance benefitsSkills Required: * Ability to communicate clearly and accurately. * Ability to use dictation/transcription equipment fax PC and copier. * Perform the duties of Medical Biller I. Prepare claims documentation utilizing ICD-9 and CPT coding 1500 Ubs. * Process/verify documentation for accuracy. * Compile medical documentation file. * Place/receive phone calls. * Obtain insurance authorizations. * Intermediate to advanced knowledge of multiple software. * Experience with medical coding and insurance authorization procedures.Skills Preferred: Desired Qualifications: - Bilingual in Spanish - Experience working in a medical office - Experience with electronic health records - Experience working with health insurance providers, including Medical Assistance - Experience with Medical BillingExperience Required: - Two years of experience reviewing, verifying, recording, adjusting and balancing financial transactions.Experience Preferred: Education Required: Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate.Education Preferred: Additional Information: - Contract for Jan - Dec 2024 - There are 3 locations that the hired candidate will have to report to (not all on the same day). One day will be at 1 of 3 locations for the day. 1. Howard Community College 10901 Little Patuxent Pkwy, Columbia, MD 21044 2. Howard County Health Department 8930 Stanford Blvd. Columbia, MD 21045 3. North Laurel Health Center 9411 Whiskey Bottom Rd Laurel, MD 20723 If going to multiple locations in the day, you can request for a State vehicle to drive or do mileage reimbursement.