Job Details

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

Remote work schedule opportunities (telecommuting) may be considered after successful completion of probation at the discretion of management 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.

Position Overview:
This position administers daily medical billing and coding operations for the Anchorage Health Department's clients and clinics. Duties include:

1. Serving as the clinic subject matter expert on the most current medical billing and coding standards and industry projections.
2. Conducting daily encounter audits to ensure proper procedural and diagnosis coding and billing appropriate payor (third party insurance carrier, Medicaid or Medicare) or individual.
3. 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.
4. Serving as the point of contact and administrator for special account relationships and billing.
5. Overseeing all cash, check, and credit card payments made in the clinic and being responsible for all documentation, submission of daily cash journals into a central enterprise system, and reporting to the finance department at City Hall.
6. Providing cash handling training for appropriate new hires and maintaining training documentation in compliance with retention requirements.
7. Being responsible for the clinic petty cash fund and change fund for office associates.
8. Working 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 providing creative ideas to enhance client services.
9. Performing other related duties as assigned.

Emergency Response:
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:

1. Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a related discipline and experience in medical billing and coding.
2. OR Associate's degree in Accounting or a related discipline and two (2) years of experience in medical billing and coding.
3. OR High school diploma, GED, or equivalent and four (4) years of experience in medical billing and coding.

Substitutions:
If you hold one of the following professional certifications, it will substitute for two (2) years of experience:

• 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)

Preference:
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.

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All required certifications and licenses must remain current for the duration of employment.

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 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.

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-###-####.

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) ###-#### 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 Coordinator at (907) ###-####.#J-18808-Ljbffr