Account Technician - DAODAS - 3/24/26
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Account Technician
Charleston Center is accepting applications for an Account Technician. This position will work within an established Accounts Receivable team to provide day to day support in a healthcare setting for the agency's medical and clinical staff by ensuring accurate billing to third-party insurance payers, client accounts and other major payers.
Hiring hourly: $21.66 - $22.98
Continuation of employment in this position is contingent upon availability of funding from service, program, and agency earnings.
Open until filled application review begins immediately.
Duties and Responsibilities
This position will be responsible for all facets of generating and processing client accounts including determining client's financial status and setting up correct pay status in the billing system, monitoring, identifying, and resolving claim errors, generating billings for clients and claims for health insurance companies, posting payments and processing Explanation of Benefits from Medicare, Medicaid, and other private health insurance companies, adjusting client accounts accordingly. This position is highly customer services oriented, providing significant contact with patients about billing, insurance processes, and interactions with programs and clinicians by training them on the client management system and correcting errors in posting or scheduling. Knowledge of HIPAA and legal guidelines is strongly required. This position interacts with third-party billing companies on a regular basis, and processes requests and follow up resolutions in a timely manner.
Minimum Qualifications
Associate Degree in Business or related field preferred, supplemented with three (3) years' or more of experience in Accounts Receivable or any comparable combination of education and experience. Ability to read and understand medical terminology, medical claims procedures and payer regulations requirements preferred. Previous experience in Medical Office Billing and Coding desired.
Applicant must be a self-starter and possess excellent interpersonal and written communication skills, good math skills, the ability to use a calculator and maintain effective working relationships. Excellent computer skills a must. Valid SC driver's license is required.
Benefits
Charleston County offers competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package to its employees, including but not limited to:
Health, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance
Optional Life and Disability Insurance
Optional Medical and Dependent Care Spending Accounts
Annual and Sick Leave
Fourteen (14) recognized Holidays
South Carolina Retirement System (SCRS) State Retirement Plan
Police Officers Retirement System (PORS - as applicable)
Optional Deferred Compensation Program
Longevity and Merit Pay Increases
Leadership, Professional and Skill Development Training
Employee Assistance Program
Employee Well-being Program
Charleston Center is accepting applications for an Account Technician. This position will work within an established Accounts Receivable team to provide day to day support in a healthcare setting for the agency's medical and clinical staff by ensuring accurate billing to third-party insurance payers, client accounts and other major payers.
Hiring hourly: $21.66 - $22.98
Continuation of employment in this position is contingent upon availability of funding from service, program, and agency earnings.
Open until filled application review begins immediately.
Duties and Responsibilities
This position will be responsible for all facets of generating and processing client accounts including determining client's financial status and setting up correct pay status in the billing system, monitoring, identifying, and resolving claim errors, generating billings for clients and claims for health insurance companies, posting payments and processing Explanation of Benefits from Medicare, Medicaid, and other private health insurance companies, adjusting client accounts accordingly. This position is highly customer services oriented, providing significant contact with patients about billing, insurance processes, and interactions with programs and clinicians by training them on the client management system and correcting errors in posting or scheduling. Knowledge of HIPAA and legal guidelines is strongly required. This position interacts with third-party billing companies on a regular basis, and processes requests and follow up resolutions in a timely manner.
Minimum Qualifications
Associate Degree in Business or related field preferred, supplemented with three (3) years' or more of experience in Accounts Receivable or any comparable combination of education and experience. Ability to read and understand medical terminology, medical claims procedures and payer regulations requirements preferred. Previous experience in Medical Office Billing and Coding desired.
Applicant must be a self-starter and possess excellent interpersonal and written communication skills, good math skills, the ability to use a calculator and maintain effective working relationships. Excellent computer skills a must. Valid SC driver's license is required.
Benefits
Charleston County offers competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package to its employees, including but not limited to:
Health, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance
Optional Life and Disability Insurance
Optional Medical and Dependent Care Spending Accounts
Annual and Sick Leave
Fourteen (14) recognized Holidays
South Carolina Retirement System (SCRS) State Retirement Plan
Police Officers Retirement System (PORS - as applicable)
Optional Deferred Compensation Program
Longevity and Merit Pay Increases
Leadership, Professional and Skill Development Training
Employee Assistance Program
Employee Well-being Program