HOSPITAL BILLING CLERK I - OAHU

About the role

The immediate vacancy is with the Department of Health in Downtown. Salary: $3,333 to $4,221 per month (SR-09, Step C to I). Note: Hiring rates will be based on availability of funds, the applicant's qualifications, and other relevant factors. This continuous recruitment may be closed at any time. The notice of the last day to file applications will be posted on the State of Hawaii's Civil Service Job Opportunities Listing page of our website.

Responsibilities

• Participates in computing, adjusting and preparing bills involving pro-rata charges for a variety of services and to a variety of payers as a primary assignment.
• Determines and verifies charges to a variety of medical insurance plans, prepares bills to insurers and/or patients.
• Checks the status of a patient's medical plan for verification.

Requirements

• General Experience: One (1) year of work experience which demonstrated the ability to perform arithmetic computations, compare names and numbers rapidly and accurately, and read, understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Specialized Experience: One (1) year of progressively responsible work experience which involved the computation and preparation of bills and demonstrated knowledge of office practices and procedures, operation of common office appliances and equipment, billing methods and procedures, and the ability to interpret and apply billing regulations and policies.

Qualifications

• Legal Authorization To Work: Must be a citizen, national, or permanent resident alien of the United States, or eligible under federal law for unrestricted employment in the United States.

Skills

• Ability to perform arithmetic computations, compare names and numbers rapidly and accurately.
• Read, understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Knowledge of office practices and procedures, operation of common office appliances and equipment, billing methods and procedures, and the ability to interpret and apply billing regulations and policies.

Benefits

• Paid Holidays: 13 paid holidays each year; 14 holidays during an election year.
• Paid Vacation: 21 days each full year from the FIRST year of employment.
• Paid Sick Leave: 21 days per year from the FIRST year, and there is no limit on the amount you can accumulate.
• Health Insurance: The State pays a part of the premiums for each employee's enrollment in a State sponsored Medical, Drug, Vision, and Dental Plan.
• Group Life Insurance: The State provides a free life insurance policy for employees.
• Retirement Plan: The State contributes to a retirement plan for eligible employees.
• Premium Conversion Plan: Participating employees may increase their take-home pay by having the State deduct the cost of health care premiums before payroll taxes are withheld.
• Flexible Spending Accounts: Eligible employees can reduce their federal and state income taxes and social security taxes through a tax-savings benefit program called Island Flex.
• Transportation Benefits: Participating employees may increase their take-home pay by having the State deduct qualified transportation expenses (i.e. eligible parking fees, monthly bus passes for TheBus, fare coupons for The Handi-Van, Vanpool Hawaii participation fee, etc.) through pre-tax payroll deductions.
• Deferred Compensation: The State offers employees a voluntary pre-tax retirement savings plan designed to give employees a tax break today and an opportunity to build a retirement nest egg through voluntary payroll deductions.
• Sabbatical leaves with pay are available for qualified employees.
• Travel Expenses: The State may pay for certain business related travel expenses including mileage reimbursement for use of a personal car during work, airfare, meals and lodging expenses for trips to neighbor islands or out of state.

Pay

Salary: $3,333 to $4,221 per month (SR-09, Step C to I)

Schedule

Not specified

Other Information

• The State of Hawai'i complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities.
• The State of Hawai'i offers its employees who are members of the civil service a range of benefits, including paid holidays, paid vacation, paid sick leave, health insurance, group life insurance, retirement plan, premium conversion plan, flexible spending accounts, transportation benefits, deferred compensation, sabbatical leaves with pay, travel expenses, incentive & service awards, union & collective bargaining, and more.
• The State of Hawaii is an Equal Opportunity Employer.