Billing Specialist

We are currently looking for a Full Time Billing Specialist to join our Family Assistance Business Office team located at the Douglas H. Johnston Building working .

Summary:
Assists the Business Manager in the operation of all billing processes and systems within Education for Child Development and Youth Services programs.

Responsibilities:
* Provides first class customer service to both internal and external customers and responds to inquiries, compliments, and/or complaints with professionalism, courtesy, and efficiency
* Completes all training and development requirements and participates in continuing education opportunities
* Works in a collaborative and supportive manner to support the productivity and safety of the work area, team members and customers of all types
- Maintains a clean, organized work area and ensures a safe environment
- Maintains and promotes professionalism
- Punctual and consistent in meeting start time, work schedule, attendance and other assigned work time metrics
- Adheres to Chickasaw Nation dress code standards
* Maintains knowledge of and follows all rules, regulations, policies and guidelines for assigned area
* Performs all other duties as assigned
* Perform detailed tasks and functions regarding billing to assure an accurate and timely flow of deposits and invoices
* Bills and maintains payment records for all revenue generating programs, including but not limited to the Child Development Centers, Sick Child Care, After School, School Age Summer/School Breaks, Martial Arts, and Chickasaw Youth Clubs at all program locations
* Reviews and sends monthly statements and weekly reminders to private pay accounts, in order to maintain current account status
* Prepares cash deposits for courier pickup and all electronic check deposits to the appropriate account. Ensures that all deposit documentation is send to headquarters finance
* Completes payroll forms accurately and obtaining signatures from payer, to ensure that the payroll deduction processes and the account maintains a current balance
* Coordinate billing for participants of childcare assistance programs. Prepare and submit appropriate documentation or forms for reimbursement
* Communicate with parents/guardians regarding childcare billing and maintains an accurate record of correspondence. Keep open and positive communication with parents/guardians
* Review past due inactive accounts and update information, as needed. Make contact with payers to arrange payment agreements, according to established policies
* Prepare and mail payment summaries for a given period, or as requested to payers, to document payments made for child care services or other programs
* Maintains proper coordination will all relevant personnel with Treasury, Education and Youth Services to assure continuity and integrity of business functions
* Prepares reports as needed or requested

Competencies:
Essential:
* Able to follow instructions, both written and oral
* Able to adhere to all scheduling and attendance requirements
* Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality in all matters
* Honesty, truthfulness, reliability, accountability
* Able to read, understand, apply, and retain knowledge of Chickasaw Nation, departmental, divisional and all other rules, regulations, policies, procedures and guidelines
* Knowledge and understanding of First American populations
* Knowledge of HACCP principles and ISO Quality management system
* Establishes professional working relationships as appropriate
* Works well within a team
* Organizational and time-management abilities
* Able to verbally communicate in a professional and positive manner with other team members, departments, guests and management

Skills:
Essential:
* Basic Computer skills

Experience:
Essential:
* 3 years directly related experience

Education:
Essential:
* Bachelors of Arts

Credentials:
Essential:
* Pass general background check
* Standard Driver's License

Working Conditions:
Essential:
* Works in an office setting
* Pass pre-employment drug test
* Sitting up to 75% of shift
* Standing up to 25% of shift
* Walking up to 25% of shift
* May work day shift

Training
*It is the responsibility of each employee to attend required training for their position or profession as determined by their line of support (LOS) or the leadership of the Chickasaw Nation.  It is the responsibility of those who supervise, manage or otherwise lead employees or teams to ensure each employee has access to and receives all required training.

Mission, Vision & Core Values
Mission:
*To enhance the overall quality of life of the Chickasaw people.
Vision:
*To be a nation of successful and united people with a strong cultural identity.
Core Values:
*The Chickasaw People
*Cultural Identity
*Servant Leadership
*Selflessness
*Can Do Attitude
*Perseverance
*Stewardship
*Trust and Respect
*Loyalty
*Honesty and Integrity
*Teamwork