Billing Technician
What you'd do
The Billing Technician position can be located in either Sacaton, AZ, or Wadsworth, NV. The primary purpose of the position is to perform financial and billing support duties, including the review, reconciliation, and processing of third-party claims and accounts receivable, to ensure accurate and timely reimbursement. A REAL ID will be required beginning May 7, 2025, in accordance with 6 C.F.R. 37.5 (2021).
Major duties
Reviews third-party claims and billing documents for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with payer and federal regulations. Monitors claim status through electronic billing systems, tracks denials, and initiates rebills or appeals as needed. Maintains detailed ledgers, logs, and reports for accounts receivable and collections. Reconciles daily receipts, deposits, and claim postings to ensure transactions balance across multiple financial systems. Ensures all payments, denials, write-offs, and adjustments are appropriately documented and coded. Responds to patient, provider, and third-party payer inquiries regarding billing status or discrepancies. Provides explanations of billing procedures and required documentation.
What you need to qualify
To qualify for this position, your resume must state sufficient experience and/or education, to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are applying. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer and part time experience. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS, GS-07: Your resume must demonstrate at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector performing the following type of work and/or tasks: Experience in performing a full range of technical duties in denial management, benefits coordination, provider enrollment, and patient registration, which includes independently carrying out billing, abstracting, and Patient Business Office functions; applying knowledge of third party claims submission processes; performing coding and documentation review; and utilizing automated billing systems such as RPMS to ensure accurate and timely reimbursement. Time In Grade Federal employees in the competitive service are also subject to the Time-In-Grade Requirements: Merit Promotion (status) candidates must have completed one year of service at the next lower grade level. Time-In-Grade provisions do not apply under the Excepted Service Examining Plan (ESEP). You must meet all qualification requirements within 30 days of the closing date of the announcement.
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