Billing Specialist, Self Pay

Hours: 8:00 - 5:00 Monday - Friday, 40 hours per week 

Benefits: The benefits package includes excellent employer paid health insurance with low out of pocket cost, retirement pension (NC Local Government Retirement System), 401(k) with match, dental, vision, life, disability, paid vacation, paid sick, 13 paid holidays, floating holiday, new hires start out with two vacation and sick days and begin accruing immediately, paid parental leave, paid volunteer hours, employee assistance program, tuition reimbursement, longevity pay, wellness allowance and more. (Benefits differ for part time employees). Prior local and state government years of service count toward calculating vacation accrual rate! 

The Accounting Technician responsible for the billing and collections process for private-pay patients and other financial accounts will post payments and prepare deposits while ensuring confidentiality and accuracy through the application of bookkeeping and accounting principles. 

Primary Responsibilities: 

• Financial counseling to patients 
• Posting self-pay payments
• Completing and sending deposit sheets for payments 
• Reviewing credits on accounts 
• Submitting refund requests as needed 
• Updating estimated charges 

Education/Experience: High school diploma or equivalent. Five years of billing experience. 

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: 

• General knowledge of bookkeeping terminology, methods, procedures and equipment
• Knowledge of accounting principles and related data processing equipment
• General knowledge of Medicare, Medicaid and third-party payor regulations, processes and procedures
• Knowledge of standard office procedures, practices and equipment 
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written directions
• Possess ability to establish and follow detailed work procedures
• Ability to post accounts and to perform mathematical computations with speed and accuracy 

Our Mission

To improve individual and community health through services, education, and collaborative action.

Our Vision

We envision a thriving community where people make healthy choices in healthy environments.

CHA does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion (creed), gender, gender expression, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status, in any of its activities or operations. These activities include, but are not limited to, hiring and firing of staff, selection of volunteers and vendors, and provision of services. We are committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all members of our staff, clients, volunteers, subcontractors, vendors, and clients.