Job Opportunity: Medical Billing and Interpreter Coordinator

Location:Catholic Community Services of Utah, 745 E. 300 S., Salt Lake City, UT 84102
Status: Full-time, Non-exempt
Salary: $12-$14.50/hour DOE
Job Description: Oversee, manage, hire, and supervise Medical Interpreters.   Manage all record keeping and billing aspects of Health Services. Perform other duties as assigned by Medical Services Supervisor.
Responsibilities include:

• Coordinates with Human Resources and Refugee Resettlement Director in the interviewing, hiring, training and supervision of Medical Interpreters.
• Ensures accuracy of paperwork of Interpreters including time sheets, Medicaid billing forms and client Medicaid coverage.
• Works closely with health insurance companies and health care providers and make sure that all claims are processed and paid on time. Review unpaid or denied claims and resubmit on a timely basis.
• Coordinates dental benefits and appointments for all the refugee clients while understanding and complying with a dental grant.
• Works closely with interpreters in coordinating medical appointments, client care, and payroll.
• Assists Director with administrative duties as necessary.
• Other duties as may be assigned.

Skills, knowledge and abilities:

• Work independently in a safe and appropriate manner.  Demonstrates both problem solving and problem prevention.
• Be able to be sensitive to the needs of clients, client’s families, visitors, co-workers, volunteers, and other persons with whom the employee may interact.
• Recognizes time as a valuable resource and responds promptly to needs of clients, and co-workers.  Consistently performs work assignments in a time-efficient manner.  Adheres to deadlines.
• Understanding of the core service requirements for newly arrived refugees and the special medical needs.
• Knowledge of Health Care Service Provider Network capable of handling special needs of refugees.
• Proficiency in English oral and written communication.
• Must maintain confidentiality regarding clients.
• Familiarity with medical billing processes.
• Proficiency in computer skills to maintain case files, complete documentation, scheduling and e-mail in Outlook.
• Availability of an automobile with proof of current driver’s license and auto insurance.
• Personal qualities of openness and respect for co-workers and clients, compassion, graciousness in helping clients to assess and to face their situations and to accept assistance.

Education, training and or experience:  

• Bachelor’s Degree or at least two years’ experience in a related field.
• Computer literacy, Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite applications especially Excel and Word, Internet and e-mail.
• Familiar with and supportive of the mission of Catholic Community Services of Utah and the Vision of the Catholic Church articulated by the diocesan bishop.

DISCLAIMER STATEMENT: This job description lists typical examples of work and is not intended to include every job duty and responsibility specific to a position.  The employer reserves the right to change or assign other duties to this position.

CCS manages Refugee Resettlement and Immigration Services, Basic Needs Services and Treatment Services programs – all aimed at helping people regain their lives. Join a great teamand make a difference by helping to serve those most in need in our community.

CCS is an equal opportunity employer.

To apply:  Please go the company website:  ccsutah.org and apply under the employment tab.
Position closes:  When Filled Requisition #:  13.2.1