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Maricopa County · 1 day ago

Billing Analyst

Phoenix, AZ

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$65K/yr - $104K/yr

2+ years exp

Maricopa County Department of Public Health is the 3rd largest health jurisdiction in the U.S., focused on improving residents' quality of life. The Billing Analyst will oversee billing operations, ensure compliance with regulations, and support staff with billing inquiries to enhance public health service accessibility.

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Responsibilities

Serve as a subject matter expert and point of contact for billing issues, including developing a relationship with vendors related to billing issues

Analyze and provide guidance, training, and performance feedback to ensure staff effectiveness and development

Develop and maintain billing policies, procedures, and documentation standards. (Including: eCW billing configuration role, fee schedules, CPT codes, modifiers, templates, claim scrubbing, automate rule engines, etc.). Conduct and provide analysis along with recommendations to department leadership

Develop and maintain reports, metrics, and participate in special projects as needed to support this activity for the department and its leadership

Audit billing records for accuracy and identify trends or areas needing process improvement

Analyze, manage, and monitor claim denials, rejections, and adjustments; ensure timely follow-up and resolution

Collaborate with compliance, finance, and program managers to address billing discrepancies and implement corrective actions. The program’s budget must be kept in mind, considering language line, taxi scheduling, labs, etc

Manage patient and payer billing inquiries, ensuring excellent customer service and accurate communication. This will require a review of sensitive EOBs that are typically sent for billed services

Maintain up-to-date knowledge of billing codes (CPT, HCPCS, ICD-10) and reimbursement procedures

Ensure billing practices align with federal and state regulations, HIPAA requirements, and organizational policies

Stay informed about regulatory changes affecting billing and reimbursement processes

Qualification

Billing procedures expertiseHealthcare experienceAnalytical skillsPublic health experienceFinance experienceCPT coding knowledgeHIPAA compliance knowledgeBilingual (English/Spanish)Communication skillsCollaboration skills

Required

Two years of professional analytical experience and healthcare, finance, billing, and public health experience

Bachelor's degree in public administration, business administration, finance, or a relevant field

Post-secondary education may substitute for the experience requirement on a year-for-year basis

Must secure a Level 1 Fingerprint Clearance Card through the Arizona Department of Public Safety

Must possess or have the ability to obtain a valid Arizona driver's license by the time of hire

Employee must have reliable transportation, may have to travel to another location if coverage is needed

Within one month of hire, all employees will be required to provide evidence of immunity or receive immunizations for vaccine-preventable illnesses for any position within the Maricopa County Department of Public Health; required immunizations include MMR (measles, mumps, rubella), Tdap (whooping cough and diphtheria), Varicella (chickenpox), and annual Influenza; some positions require a Hepatitis B vaccine and/or a Tuberculosis test

Preferred

Bilingual skills in English/Spanish

Benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Exceptional work-life balance

Opportunities for growth and development within Maricopa County

Low-cost, high-value healthcare for you and your qualifying dependents

Child care benefits, including access to our on-site center, Maricopa County Kids Club, dedicated to serving Maricopa County families exclusively

Paid vacation, sick time, and parental leave

Extensive wellness program, including healthcare premium discounts

Maricopa County participates in the Arizona State Retirement System. This defined retirement benefit requires a 12% monthly contribution rate and includes a 100% employer match on Day 1