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LEAVENWORTH COUNTY JOB OPENING

VACANCY #26-4-3

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Posted 4/9/26

POSITION: Medical Coder/ Insurance Clerk Health Department, Leavenworth,

Kansas

SALARY: \$22.59-\$25.95 DOQ /hour (Full Time Benefits Eligible)

County Employees Only: May apply at the Human Resources Department, 1st Floor,

Suite 104, in the County Courthouse.

General Public: May apply at the Leavenworth Workforce Center, 1901 Spruce Street,

Leavenworth, Kansas or EMAIL applications to hr@leavenworthcounty.gov or fax the

application to (913) 684-1028. Application may be found on the Leavenworth County

website at www.leavenworthcounty.gov under Departments / Human Resources / Apply

Here

This position closes when filled.

LEAVENWORTH COUNTY JOB DESCRIPTION

TITLE: Health Department Medical Coder / Insurance Clerk

DEPARTMENT: Health Department

PAY LEVEL: Level C \$22.56 \$25.95 DOQ EXEMPT/NON-EXEMPT: N

WORKING TITLE: Medical Biller / Insurance Clerk

LOCATION: 500 Eisenhower, Suite 101

SUPERVISOR: Office Manager / Health Department Director

SUPERVISES: N/A

PERCENTAGE OF TIME ACCOUNTABILITIES

65% Processing and submitting insurance claims, Processing payments

from patients and insurance companies; maintains insurance

contracts and CMS compliance

30% Greets and Assist clients, answers and direct phone calls, make

appointments and collects fees, operates office equipment.

Typing and other clerical duties as assigned.

5% Public Health Emergency Preparedness

SCOPE

This position is to interface between the Health Department and insurance companies from whom

reimbursement is sought for treating patients. This requires knowledge of ICD-10 guidelines or

classification, CPT codes, medical terminology and anatomy & physiology. Assists with a variety

of billing and data entry work involving insurance claims and patient payments; performs general

office duties; prepares billings for patients and insurance companies; maintains HIPAA

compliance. Serves as the Receptionist back up. Assists clients with making appointments,

collecting fees, completing paperwork and providing general information about Health

Department Programs. Enters client information in database and maintains records. Performs

other duties as assigned by the Health Department Director.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS: (*Required prior to employment)

Knowledge of Insurance billing practices

Knowledge of customer service principals.

Basic office and organizational skills.

Skills in data entry.

Skills in operating office machines.

Exceptional communication skills.

Skills in maintaining multiple tasks simultaneously.

Knowledge of County Personnel Rules.

Knowledge of form requirements, county policies and departmental policies

HUMAN RELATIONS

Knowledge of HIPAA regulations
Ability to establish and maintain effective and positive relationships with county

officials, administration, fellow employees, patients, family members, other public

services, hospital staff, and the public.

ILLUSTRATIVE TASKS (This is not an inclusive list, other tasks/duties may be assigned.)

Compiles and prepares reports for health department and KDHE.

Answer and direct telephone calls to proper departments.

Makes appointments for Health Department clinics.

Greets and assist the public.

Enter information into database.

Maintain department records and files.

Operates office equipment.

Distributes mail.

Uses discretion in release of information in regards to HIPAA Compliance

Answer inquiries made by insurance companies and patients;

Updates case information in computer;

Performs work in accounting and collection of payments for billing services

Maintains Health Department billing detail files;

ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS

Work is performed in an office. Able to lift and carry up to 10 pounds. r

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