Salary: $17.00 HourlyLocation : Beaumont, TXJob Type: Full TimeJob Number: 5693Department: Finance DepartmentDivision: Central CollectionsOpening Date: 10/30/2024Duties and ResponsibilitiesEssential Job Functions: Works daily with ESO, ESO Suite, and TMHP and prepares EMS billing. Responsible for review and processing of daily EMS call logs; responsible for obtaining medical records from local hospitals and verification of patient information on logs, medical records and various websites and computer systems; responsible for proper assignment of workflow to EMS billers on ESO and with paperwork; receives and screens visitors and telephone callers; supplies routine information and refers calls and complaints to the appropriate personnel; tracks incoming EMS information; requests and tracks missing information from hospitals and EMS division; verifies insurance information; processes mailing of claims and invoices; assists with claim/payment/denial research; assists with data entry as needed; responsible for confidential data; interacts with the public and other employees; assists EMS billers with workflow, schedules, and various job duties, as needed; operates various office machines including personal computer, fax machine and copier; distributes mail and other material to appropriate persons; assists office staff as needed.Other Job Functions: Performs other duties as required. Job description statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this job title. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required. Working ConditionsWorks indoors in a normal office environment. Must be available to work 40 hours per week. Must be available to work from 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Minimum Essential QualificationsKnowledge: Knowledge of modern office practices, procedures and equipment, including word processing, spreadsheets & personal computers; knowledge of business English, grammar, spelling and arithmetic. Skills/Abilities: Ability to answer a multi-line phone; ability to maintain clerical records; ability to operate a personal computer; ability to understand and follow complex oral and written instruction; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees and the public; ability to type; receptionist skills. Physical Requirements: Essential: constantly sees and hears; frequently talks, sits and answers phone, operates office equipment, writes by hand, walks and types/key, files, sorts; infrequently kneels, bends, squats, carries, cleans and lifts objects weighing up to 10 lbs., and climbs stairs. Education/Experience: Graduation from high school, including or supplemented by courses in business; experience in general clerical work and answering a multi-line phone; experience in medical office procedures, medical billing preferred or collections desired. OtherSkills test will be administered. Applicant selected for hire will be subject to a background investigation and drug/alcohol screen test.The City of Beaumont provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, The City of Beaumont will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. To request a reasonable accommodation or other assistance contact a Human Resources representative at (409) ###-#### or through RELAY Texas at 1-800-###-#### or mail your request to P.O. Box 3827, Beaumont, Texas 77704.The City may consider all related education and/or experience in determining the applicant's minimum qualifications and starting salary.All Full-Time Civilian employees have the option to receive medical, prescription, and dental insurance.01 Did you receive a high school diploma or equivalent supplemented by courses in business and typing?
02 Do you have experience on general clerical work and answering a multi-line telephone?
03 Do you have experience in medical office procedures, medical billing or collections?
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