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Location : San Rafael, CA
Job Type: Full Time, Regular
Job Number: 0318-DP-24-01
Department: Health & Human Services
Division: HHS Administration & Planning
Opening Date: 01/24/2024
Closing Date: 1/31/2024 4:00 PM Pacific
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO): The County of Marin is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Persons of color, women, individuals with disabilities, veterans, and adults of all ages are strongly encouraged to apply.
Individuals with Disabilities: If you are a person with a disability and are unable to complete an online application or require an accommodation to participate in a recruitment, you must contact Human Resources at least five work days in advance of the testing step or interview. Please contact the Human Resources Staffing Division at (415) 473-2126 (CRS DIAL 711) .
ABOUT US
At the County of Marin, our employees overwhelmingly report feeling their work is meaningful, they like the work they do, and they are proud to tell people "I work for the County of Marin." Discover more about us, our values and our organizational culture Read on to find out more about this opportunity:
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES:
At Health & Human Services, we serve our community through the values of support, unity, trust and excellence with one common goal: to promote and protect the health, well-being, safety and self-sufficiency of all in Marin. Join our team of bright, committed, and energetic people who also want to make an impact through public service.
ABOUT THE POSITION
DEPARTMENT PROMO:
THIS RECRUITMENT IS A HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES PROMOTION ONLY. YOU MUST PRESENTLY BE A FULL- OR PART-TIME REGULAR HIRE COUNTY OF MARIN EMPLOYEE WITHIN THE HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES DEPARTMENT IN ORDER TO APPLY FOR THIS POSITION. YOU MUST ALSO HAVE PASSED THE FIRST HALF OF YOUR INITIAL COUNTY PROBATIONARY PERIOD.
There is currently one (1) full-time Administrative Services Technician (AST) vacancy in the Health and Human Services Department's (HHS) Office of Finance Centralized Billing Unit. This AST primarily serves the Behavioral Health and Recovery Services Division (BHRS). The AST works with the Senior Department Analyst and the Administrative Services Associate to perform a high volume of specialty mental health services claims to governmental and commercial insurance carriers. They are also involved in claims processing and follow-up and client billing and dispute resolution. Additional duties include assisting in developing policies and procedures, training support and special projects as assigned.
ABOUT YOU
Our Highly Qualified Candidate:
The ideal candidate has experience working in a finance setting with at least one year experience in medical billing. They also have excellent communication skills, are detail oriented and well organized. The ideal candidate has experience assisting in financial and client account maintenance, data entry and reconciliation of various spreadsheet and fiscal reports. Experience using medical practice management software such as Clinician's Gateway, SmartCare, and/or any electronic health record system is required.
We recognize your time is valuable, so please note that you must have at least the following required Minimum Qualifications in order to be considered for this position:
Equivalent to completion of twelve semester or eighteen quarter units in coursework in business or public administration, accounting, economics or a field closely related to the work and two years of office administrative experience that included a combination of document review and processing, administrative or financial record keeping and/or office management. One year of additional experience as outlined above may be substituted for the education.
For more detailed information about this classification, including the minimum qualifications, please click here:
ABOUT THE PROCESS
All applicants will receive email notifications regarding their status in the recruitment process. Please be sure to check your spam settings to allow our emails to reach you. You may also log into your governmentjobs.com account to view these emails.
TESTING AND ELIGIBLE LIST:
Depending on the number of qualified applications received, the examination may consist of a highly qualified review, application screening, online assessment, written examination, oral examination, performance examination, or any combination to determine which candidates' names will be placed on the eligible list.
The eligible list established from this recruitment will be used to fill the current vacancy and any future vacancies for open, fixed-term, full-time or part-time positions which may occur while the list remains active.Eligible lists remain active for a minimum of one year.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
Candidates selected are subject to fingerprinting by the Sheriff's Department and must pass a Department of Justice LiveScan background check prior to appointment.
DISASTER SERVICE WORKERS:
All County of Marin employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law (California Government Code Section 3100-3109). Employment with the County requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect. Employees are required to complete all Disaster Service Worker-related training as assigned, and to return to work as ordered in the event of an emergency.
PLEASE NOTE: The benefits described herein do not apply to temporary (contingent) or to part-time employees that work less than 50%.
COUNTY OF MARIN BENEFITS: GENERAL
Below are some of the excellent benefits the County offers. More information about our benefits can be found on the
Paid Time Off: Competitive vacation accrual; 12 holidays per year; and generous sick leave accruals. Additional types of paid leaves are available for some bargaining units.
Health Plan: Choice of four health plans (two Kaiser HMOs, Western Health Advantage HMO, and an Anthem Blue Cross PPO) along with dental through Delta Dental PPO, and vision through Vision Service Plan (VSP). There is a County contribution toward the premiums (the contribution amount varies depending on coverage tier elected such as employee only, employee + 1, employee + family). Plus, the County offers excellent Life Insurance, Disability, Flexible Spending Plans, a Dependent Care Assistance Program, professional development and more.
Retirement: Defined benefit plan under the County Employees Retirement Act of 1937. More information can be found online at www.mcera.org.
IRS 457 Plan: Choice of pre-tax or post-tax (Roth) employee contribution up to the IRS annual maximum.
Retiree Medical: The County provides access to group health plan coverage to eligible retirees.
For specific questions regarding the employment process, please contact Human Resources at (415) 473-6104. For additional details about the benefits or retirement, please contact the Benefits Division at (415) 473-2197.
*IMPORTANT NOTE: Benefits described herein do not represent a contract and may be changed without notice.
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QUALIFYING EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE: The minimum qualifications for the position are as follows:
Equivalent to completion of twelve semester or eighteen quarter units in coursework in business or public administration, accounting, economics or a field closely related to the work and two years of office administrative experience that included a combination of document review and processing, administrative or financial record keeping and/or office management. One year of additional experience as outlined above may be substituted for the education.
Please tell us how you meet the minimum requirements listed above. For education, please list your relevant college level coursework, dates courses taken, and school attended. For experience, please include the name of employer(s), dates worked, your exact duties, and number of hours worked per week.
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NARRATIVE QUESTIONS (Please answer all questions below):
Please note: If you do not possess any experience, please state "No Experience" in the space provided.
Please describe your experience, if any, in the following area. Please tell us the number of years or months you have worked with the systems: Describe your experience working in a medical practice management and/or electronic health record systems. Include any experience you have with SmartCare.
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Please describe your experience and skill level (beginner, intermediate, advanced) with various software including Excel, Word, Adobe Acrobat, Access and/or other web based or business support programs.
Required Question
Location : San Rafael, CA
Job Type: Full Time, Regular
Job Number: 0318-DP-24-01
Department: Health & Human Services
Division: HHS Administration & Planning
Opening Date: 01/24/2024
Closing Date: 1/31/2024 4:00 PM Pacific
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO): The County of Marin is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Persons of color, women, individuals with disabilities, veterans, and adults of all ages are strongly encouraged to apply.
Individuals with Disabilities: If you are a person with a disability and are unable to complete an online application or require an accommodation to participate in a recruitment, you must contact Human Resources at least five work days in advance of the testing step or interview. Please contact the Human Resources Staffing Division at (415) 473-2126 (CRS DIAL 711) .
ABOUT US
At the County of Marin, our employees overwhelmingly report feeling their work is meaningful, they like the work they do, and they are proud to tell people "I work for the County of Marin." Discover more about us, our values and our organizational culture Read on to find out more about this opportunity:
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES:
At Health & Human Services, we serve our community through the values of support, unity, trust and excellence with one common goal: to promote and protect the health, well-being, safety and self-sufficiency of all in Marin. Join our team of bright, committed, and energetic people who also want to make an impact through public service.
ABOUT THE POSITION
DEPARTMENT PROMO:
THIS RECRUITMENT IS A HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES PROMOTION ONLY. YOU MUST PRESENTLY BE A FULL- OR PART-TIME REGULAR HIRE COUNTY OF MARIN EMPLOYEE WITHIN THE HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES DEPARTMENT IN ORDER TO APPLY FOR THIS POSITION. YOU MUST ALSO HAVE PASSED THE FIRST HALF OF YOUR INITIAL COUNTY PROBATIONARY PERIOD.
There is currently one (1) full-time Administrative Services Technician (AST) vacancy in the Health and Human Services Department's (HHS) Office of Finance Centralized Billing Unit. This AST primarily serves the Behavioral Health and Recovery Services Division (BHRS). The AST works with the Senior Department Analyst and the Administrative Services Associate to perform a high volume of specialty mental health services claims to governmental and commercial insurance carriers. They are also involved in claims processing and follow-up and client billing and dispute resolution. Additional duties include assisting in developing policies and procedures, training support and special projects as assigned.
ABOUT YOU
Our Highly Qualified Candidate:
The ideal candidate has experience working in a finance setting with at least one year experience in medical billing. They also have excellent communication skills, are detail oriented and well organized. The ideal candidate has experience assisting in financial and client account maintenance, data entry and reconciliation of various spreadsheet and fiscal reports. Experience using medical practice management software such as Clinician's Gateway, SmartCare, and/or any electronic health record system is required.
We recognize your time is valuable, so please note that you must have at least the following required Minimum Qualifications in order to be considered for this position:
Equivalent to completion of twelve semester or eighteen quarter units in coursework in business or public administration, accounting, economics or a field closely related to the work and two years of office administrative experience that included a combination of document review and processing, administrative or financial record keeping and/or office management. One year of additional experience as outlined above may be substituted for the education.
For more detailed information about this classification, including the minimum qualifications, please click here:
ABOUT THE PROCESS
All applicants will receive email notifications regarding their status in the recruitment process. Please be sure to check your spam settings to allow our emails to reach you. You may also log into your governmentjobs.com account to view these emails.
TESTING AND ELIGIBLE LIST:
Depending on the number of qualified applications received, the examination may consist of a highly qualified review, application screening, online assessment, written examination, oral examination, performance examination, or any combination to determine which candidates' names will be placed on the eligible list.
The eligible list established from this recruitment will be used to fill the current vacancy and any future vacancies for open, fixed-term, full-time or part-time positions which may occur while the list remains active.Eligible lists remain active for a minimum of one year.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
Candidates selected are subject to fingerprinting by the Sheriff's Department and must pass a Department of Justice LiveScan background check prior to appointment.
DISASTER SERVICE WORKERS:
All County of Marin employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law (California Government Code Section 3100-3109). Employment with the County requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect. Employees are required to complete all Disaster Service Worker-related training as assigned, and to return to work as ordered in the event of an emergency.
PLEASE NOTE: The benefits described herein do not apply to temporary (contingent) or to part-time employees that work less than 50%.
COUNTY OF MARIN BENEFITS: GENERAL
Below are some of the excellent benefits the County offers. More information about our benefits can be found on the
Paid Time Off: Competitive vacation accrual; 12 holidays per year; and generous sick leave accruals. Additional types of paid leaves are available for some bargaining units.
Health Plan: Choice of four health plans (two Kaiser HMOs, Western Health Advantage HMO, and an Anthem Blue Cross PPO) along with dental through Delta Dental PPO, and vision through Vision Service Plan (VSP). There is a County contribution toward the premiums (the contribution amount varies depending on coverage tier elected such as employee only, employee + 1, employee + family). Plus, the County offers excellent Life Insurance, Disability, Flexible Spending Plans, a Dependent Care Assistance Program, professional development and more.
Retirement: Defined benefit plan under the County Employees Retirement Act of 1937. More information can be found online at www.mcera.org.
IRS 457 Plan: Choice of pre-tax or post-tax (Roth) employee contribution up to the IRS annual maximum.
Retiree Medical: The County provides access to group health plan coverage to eligible retirees.
For specific questions regarding the employment process, please contact Human Resources at (415) 473-6104. For additional details about the benefits or retirement, please contact the Benefits Division at (415) 473-2197.
*IMPORTANT NOTE: Benefits described herein do not represent a contract and may be changed without notice.
01
QUALIFYING EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE: The minimum qualifications for the position are as follows:
Equivalent to completion of twelve semester or eighteen quarter units in coursework in business or public administration, accounting, economics or a field closely related to the work and two years of office administrative experience that included a combination of document review and processing, administrative or financial record keeping and/or office management. One year of additional experience as outlined above may be substituted for the education.
Please tell us how you meet the minimum requirements listed above. For education, please list your relevant college level coursework, dates courses taken, and school attended. For experience, please include the name of employer(s), dates worked, your exact duties, and number of hours worked per week.
02
NARRATIVE QUESTIONS (Please answer all questions below):
Please note: If you do not possess any experience, please state "No Experience" in the space provided.
Please describe your experience, if any, in the following area. Please tell us the number of years or months you have worked with the systems: Describe your experience working in a medical practice management and/or electronic health record systems. Include any experience you have with SmartCare.
03
Please describe your experience and skill level (beginner, intermediate, advanced) with various software including Excel, Word, Adobe Acrobat, Access and/or other web based or business support programs.
Required Question
