Billing and Coding Specialist

Jefferson County CO•Lakewood, CO

22h•Hybrid

About The Position

Jefferson County Public Health seeks Billing and Coding Specialists to credential and support private mental and/or behavioral health practices in Jefferson County. This role is designed for new-to-the-field billing and coding specialists, with a preference for recent graduates of Front Range Community College. The ideal candidate will hold a credential in billing and coding services, be eligible for credentialing through examination, or have one year of experience in billing and coding services without a credential. This position involves independent work with mental and behavioral health practices, with mentorship provided by an established specialist. Under limited supervision, the role performs Medicaid payor system credentialing services and administrative support, including troubleshooting denials, clawbacks, or administrative errors. Responsibilities also include Medicaid-specific electronic health record (EHR) setup and the creation of manuals for practitioners regarding their Medicaid billing and coding needs.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications: Education: None
Minimum Qualifications: Experience: None
Minimum Qualifications: Certifications/Licenses: None
Basic navigation of Microsoft 365
Basic navigation of EHR systems.

Nice To Haves

Completion of billing and coding certificate program, or completion of billing and coding certification by exam, or one (1) year of work-related experience in billing and coding services.
Develop and maintain positive, working relations both internally to JCPH and externally with community members and partners.
Demonstrate professional demeanor and ability to maintain confidentiality in execution of all responsibilities.
Team Player: Effective collaborator, willing to listen and learn from others, wants to work with others.
CCA Certified Coding Associate
CPC Certified Professional Coder
CBCS Certified Billing and Coder Specialist
One of the above exams is scheduled but not yet completed
No certification, but over 1 year experience in medical billing and coding or billing management systems
Must reside in the state of Colorado at the time of hire.
A valid Colorado driver’s license is required for positions that drive on County Business in either a county or personal vehicle shall have a Colorado Driver’s license within 30 days of hire or beginning to serve as an intern or volunteer.

Responsibilities

Independently completes the Colorado Community College Systems Billing and Coding Mental Health Badge training.
Completes all Jefferson County onboarding trainings in a timely manner.
Attends staff meetings as assigned.
Engages in mentorship and training duties as assigned.
Under limited supervision, engages with assigned mental health practices to assess their individual needs related to applying to the Medicaid payor system.
Independently works with assigned mental health practices to provide administrative support including working with payor platform to troubleshoot denials, clawbacks or administrative errors.
Gathers needed information, monitors and tracks status and responds to mental health practices and the Medicaid system in a timely manner.
Uses billing and coding expertise to set up or optimize assigned mental health practices’ electronic health record (EHR) so providers can maintain billing and coding requirements.
Creates and provides a manualized set of Medicaid billing and coding instructions specific to each assigned mental health practice.
Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.