Management Analyst, Billing - Health Services (Part Time)

Job Description:

Management Analyst, Billing - Health Services (Part Time)

Description

Summary

ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT:
Deschutes County Health Services supports over 400 staff in Behavioral and Public Health programs working to promote and protect the health and safety of the community in a broad variety of community-based settings.
This position is part of Administrative Services, which ensures DCHS has the facilities, resources, and support necessary to provide the highest quality of service to clients, customers, and the community through planning, consultation, implementation, analysis, and review.

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ABOUT THE COUNTY:
We know where you choose to live, work and play matters. Deschutes County is one of the largest employers in Central Oregon and the largest municipal government in the region. Our dedicated and passionate workforce of more than 1,250 employees provide County services in a number of departments, divisions, and offices.
Located in the heart of Central Oregon, between the towering Cascade Mountain Range to the west and the high desert plateau to the east, Deschutes County is the outdoor recreation capital of Oregon. We enjoy a renowned quality of life, with big-city opportunities and small-town neighborhoods.

We hope you’ll consider joining our talented team.

ABOUT THE JOB:
The Billing Management Analyst supports Behavioral Health and Public Health revenue cycle operations by managing billing systems, conducting detailed financial and operational analysis, and ensuring compliance with healthcare reimbursement regulations and audit standards. This role is critical to optimizing revenue cycle processes and will be a key member of the Operation’s Billing Team within the Administrative Services division of Health Services. The Billing Management Analyst contributes to strategic initiatives involving data-driven financial decisions, equity-focused funding analysis, and the integration and management of billing systems across the Health Department’s various programs. Additional responsibilities include supervisory responsibility of billing staff, supporting audits, improving billing practices, and ensuring alignment with both internal financial standards and external compliance requirements.
This position is located in Deschutes County and may be eligible for hybrid in-office/remote work, as allowed by policy and approved by the supervisor. It is a part-time, 28 hours per week position with work performed during business hours with a schedule pre-approved by the supervisor.
Key Responsibilities:

• Analyzing billing data and trends to ensure accuracy, efficiency, and regulatory compliance.
• Supervision and oversight of Billing staff and others as required.
• Managing and problem-solving complex billing activities such as insurance payments and refunds, addended encounters, referral and authorization activity.
• Collaborating with Health Services leadership and program teams to align billing practices with program delivery and funding sources.
• Developing tools and dashboards for monitoring financial performance, billing cycles, and accounts receivable.
• Managing the implementation of financial and billing systems improvements.

What You Will Bring:
Knowledge of or experience with:

• Effectively leading a team and problem-solving personnel issues.
• Healthcare billing systems, Medicaid/Medicare reimbursement, and private insurance payment policies.
• Audit procedures and regulatory standards for health-related billing.
• Financial analysis and reporting in a healthcare or public health setting.
• Revenue cycle management and coding standards (ICD-10, CPT, HCPCS).
• Quality and process improvements using project management strategies to drive process efficiencies.

Skill in:

• Preparing accurate and detailed billing and financial reports.
• Using Microsoft Excel for financial modeling and analysis.
• Communicating complex billing and financial information to non-financial stakeholders including the public and County staff utilizing written, verbal, and visual communication methods.
• Project and time management in a high-volume billing or finance environment.
• Effectively managing technical and administrative positions.

*This posting is not meant to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities, but rather constitutes a general definition of the position's scope and function.

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Compensation

$4,742.12 to $6,354.91 per month for a 120.87-hour work month. Excellent County benefit package when eligible. This position is available immediately.

BENEFITS:
Our robust health plan is offered at a minimal cost of $95 per month for employee only or $116 per month for employee plus dependents, which includes an innovative on-site clinic, pharmacy, and wellness and wellbeing services. Additionally, we include life insurance, retirement (PERS), generous paid time-off (14-18 hours/month to start, pro-rated for part-time), holidays, and professional development opportunities. Please click HERE for full benefit details.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business or Public Administration;
• AND three (3) years of experience analyzing, researching, developing, implementing, and administering projects and programmatic assignments;
• OR any equivalent combination of training, education, and experience that provides the required skills and knowledge to perform the job.

Preferred Qualifications :

• Bachelor’s degree in Health Information Management, Healthcare Administration or related field.
• At least three (3) years of experience in healthcare billing, revenue cycle management, or medical insurance administration.
• Certification in Medical Billing and/or Coding.
• Supervision experience.
• Experience in a Behavioral Health, Public Health, or government healthcare environment.
• Experience with billing software and electronic health record systems. (i.e., Facets, Epic, etc.).
• Familiarity with federal and state healthcare billing regulations and compliance frameworks.
• Experience with insurance payment practices and policies.

Necessary Special Requirements

The employment offer will be contingent upon pre-employment screening for criminal history and controlled substances (NOTE: Positive test results for marijuana use may result in rescission of a contingent offer of employment). These screenings must be completed with satisfactory findings in order for a formal offer of employment to be extended.

Excellent County benefit package when eligible.
Deschutes Countyoffers eligible employeesa comprehensive healthcare package that covers medical, prescription, dental, and vision coverage at a minimal cost of $95 per month for employee only or $116 per month for employee plus dependents. Coverage becomes effective the first of the month following1month of employment. Included in the health care package is the Deschutes Onsite Clinic (DOC), which provides a wide range of health, wellness, and primary care services to employees and their dependents. The DOC offers convenient hours and no out-of-pocket costs to patients. The DOC Pharmacy is a full service pharmacy available to employees and dependents to have their prescriptions filled at a discounted co-pay. In addition to the health care package, DeschutesCounty provides a generous and comprehensive benefits program to eligible employees.

Employer paid benefit offerings include:

• Life Insurance for employee and dependents
• Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
• Long-term Disability Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Retirement Program through Oregon PERS
• Time Management Leave

Employee paid voluntary benefit offerings include:

• 125 Flexible Spending Program
• 457 Deferred Compensation Program
• Supplemental Life and Accident Insurance

To learn more about Deschutes County's generous benefit offerings, please visit www.deschutes.org/hr and click on Employee Benefits.

Closing Date/Time: 6/2/2025 11:59 PM Pacific

Salary:

$4,742.12 - $6,354.91 Monthly