Health Services Medical Billing Specialist

Linn County Department of Health Services•Albany, OR

66d•Onsite

About The Position

The Health Services Medical Billing Specialist position is a full-time (37.5 hours/week) role represented by SEIU. This position is open until filled, with a first review of applications on September 18, 2026. Applications received after this date will be reviewed as needed, and the posting may close at any time. Linn County requires on-site work, and remote work is not available. The role involves a strong working knowledge of CPT, ICD-10, HCPCS, modifiers, coding, and documentation guidelines. Key responsibilities include accurately inputting charges into the billing system, posting payments, following up on returned claims and denials, monitoring reimbursements, managing outstanding client balances, processing refunds, providing cross-coverage, maintaining an organized work environment, and adhering to all relevant policies and regulations (OSHA, HIPAA, Medicare, Medicaid, Oregon Revised Statutes, Oregon Administrative Rules, and Federal regulations). The position requires strong collaborative problem-solving and communication skills, effective work relationships, and regular attendance.

Requirements

Graduation from high school or equivalent GED certificate.
Two years of billing experience in healthcare billing or certification in healthcare billing/coding or any satisfactory equivalent combination of education and experience.
Typing 60 wpm or better.
Excellent Computer skills in Microsoft Word, Excel & Access.
Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid Oregon driver's license and a driving record that meets the county's requirements.
Ability to pass a criminal history check.
Strong working knowledge of CPT, ICD-10, HCPCS, modifiers, coding and documentation guidelines.

Nice To Haves

Training and orientation to newly assigned personnel may be provided by incumbents.

Responsibilities

Input all charges related to services provided by the Health Department into the billing system in accordance with established processes with a strong emphasis on accuracy to ensure efficiency in processing and receipt of payments.
Post all payments, by line-item, received for provider’s services into billing system including co-payments, insurance payments, and client payments in accordance with established processes with an emphasis on accuracy to ensure maximum revenue collection.
Follow-up on all returned claims, correspondence, denials, account reconciliations and rebills to achieve maximum reimbursement in a timely manner with an emphasis on client satisfaction.
Monitor reimbursement from managed care networks and insurance carriers to ensure reimbursement consistent with contract rates.
Follow-up on all outstanding client account balances at 60 – 120+ days from the date of service in accordance with practice protocol with an emphasis on maximizing client satisfaction and practice profitability using the A/R aged reports.
Process refunds to insurance companies or client in accordance with practice protocol.
Provide cross coverage with other team members.
Maintain an organized, efficient and professional work environment.
Adhere to all practice policies related to OSHA, HIPAA and Medicare and Medicaid Compliance.
Assure compliance with Oregon Revised Statutes, Oregon Administrative Rules, related Federal regulations (42 CFR, etc.) and department policies.
Use collaborative problem solving and communication skills in a team setting.
Develop and maintain effective, harmonious and reasonable work relationships with others.
Maintain regular and predictable work attendance.