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PUBLIC HEALTH BILLING & CODING CLERK (Junior Accountant) - Range 12 / AME

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PUBLIC HEALTH BILLING & CODING CLERK (Junior Accountant) - Range 12 / AME

Salary

$25.12 - $32.05 Hourly

Location

Anchorage, AK

Job Type

Regular / Full Time

Job Number

2025-00414

Department

Anchorage Health Department

Division

Nursing Support

Opening Date

04/22/2025

Closing Date

5/22/2025 5:00 PM Alaska

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Job Information

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.

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.

Example of Duties

This position administers daily medical billing and coding operations for the Anchorage Health Departments clients and clinics. Duties include serving as the clinic subject matter expert on the most current medical billing and coding standards and industry projections, daily encounter audits to ensure proper procedural and diagnosis coding and billing appropriate payor (third party insurance carrier, Medicaid or Medicare) or individual. 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. Serve as the point of contact and administrator for special account relationships and billing. This position oversees all cash, check and credit card payments made in the clinic and is responsible for all documentation, submission of daily cash journals into a central enterprise system and reporting to the finance department at City Hall. Provide cash handling training for appropriate new hires and maintain training documentation in compliance with retention requirement, responsible for clinic petty cash fund and change fund for office associates. This position will be required to work 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 work to provide creative ideas to better enhance client services. Perform other related duties as assigned.

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 / Substitutions / Preferences

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a related discipline and experience in medical billing and coding.

OR

Associate's degree in Accounting or a related discipline and two (2) years of experience in medical billing and coding.

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)

Additional Important Information

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.

The Municipality of Anchorage participates in the U.S. Department of Homeland Security E-verify Program. For more information, please go to http://www.uscis.gov/E-verify. E-Verify® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.

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 or 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. Proof of current service can be shown by submission of a statement of service which, at a minimum, shows full name, date of birth, Social Security Number, date service began, branch of service, rank, name of command providing the information, and unit of assignment. The statement of service must be on a form or letterhead of the individual's command organization and show the name, signature, title and contact information for the signer providing the statement of service. The minimum qualifications of the position must be met for preference consideration.

The Municipality of Anchorage is an employer of National Service. Please be sure to include any volunteer work with AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, or other national service programs on your application in the work history portion.

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 1-855-524-5627.

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) 343-4442 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) 343-4571.

The Municipality of Anchorage (MOA) offers a competitive benefits package to eligible employees that may include:

Health / Medical Benefits:

+ Medical/Dental/Vision/Audio

+ Life Insurance

+ Dependent Life Insurance

+ Short Term Disability

+ Long Term Disability

+ Flexible Spending Accounts – Health and Dependent Care

+ Health Savings Accounts

Retirement:

+ State of Alaska Public Employee Retirement System (PERS) Program

+ 401(k) and 457 Savings Plans

Employer Paid Benefits:

+ Employee Assistance Program

+ Paid Leave Plan

+ 13 Paid Holidays

For an overview of our medical benefit package go to http://www.muni.org/Departments/employee\_relations/Pages/BenefitsSummaries (http://www.muni.org/Departments/employee\_relations/Pages/BenefitsSummaries.aspx) .

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In order to be considered, applicants must provide accurate and complete education and work history information in its entirety. The referenced information listed on the online application will be used to determine the applicant's qualifications toward meeting the minimum requirements for the position (e.g., if you list that you have 6 years of experience in a certain field, that experience must be easily identifiable on the 'Work Experience' section of your application).

Attaching a resume is not an alternative to filling out the application in its entirety. Noting "see resume" or any similar comment on any portion of your application may lead to you being disqualified for the position.

If the experience you reference in the below questions is not clearly included and described in your Work History section, your application will be considered not qualified for this position and you may be removed from consideration.

Do you understand, in order to be considered for this position, accurate and complete education and work history information must be provided?

+ Yes

+ No

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Please indicate your level of completed education as it relates to this position.

+ None less than High School.

+ High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.

+ Associate's degree in Accounting or a related discipline.

+ Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a related discipline.

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Please indicate your years of experience as it relates to this position.

+ Less than two (2) years of experience in medical billing and coding.

+ At least two (2) years of experience in medical billing and coding.

+ At least three (3) years of experience in medical billing and coding.

+ At least four (4) years of experience in medical billing and coding.

04

Do you currently hold any one of the following professional certifications: 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)

+ Yes

+ No

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If you hold one of the following professional certifications, please indicate each one:

+ 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)

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Please describe your work experience in medical billing & coding making reference to positions from your work history.

07

Please describe your experience analyzing and auditing data in a medical office setting.

08

Please describe your experience communicating financial or insurance information to clients.

09

Please describe your teaching and communicating skills to nurses, nurse practitioners and staff of higher licensure the importance of assigning proper coding.

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Employer

Municipality of Anchorage

Address

632 W 6th Avenue, Suite 605 Anchorage, Alaska, 99501

Phone

(907) 343-4442

Website

http://www.muni.org/jol

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