DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS' SERVICES

Arizona State Veterans' Home - Phoenix
4141 North South Herrera Way
Phoenix, Arizona 85012

Salary: Up to $19.80 hourly (DOE) 

Grade: 16

Closing Date: March 24, 2025  

Would you like to be part of an amazing team that helps Veterans thrive? At the Arizona Department of Veterans Services (AZDVS), we are committed to serving and honoring Veterans, Service Members, and their families by ensuring that they receive the highest quality services so they can thrive for a lifetime!

We are looking for an outstanding Medical Billing Specialist.

Your rewards:
• The opportunity to receive a lifetime pension and healthcare benefits
• Generous paid time-off benefits
• Wellness and employee assistance programs, plus so much more!

Your Contribution:
• Provide the highest quality services for veterans
• Participate in facility meetings, training sessions, and the implementation of the Arizona Management System (AMS) to achieve continuous improvement and efficiency
• Use and develop your potential within a supportive team environment

• Submit initial billings to payer sources and follows up, as needed
• Prepare a variety of correspondence and supporting documentation for appeals
• Track, research denials, and resubmit claims as needed
• Input ancillaries/charges, payments, adjustments, daily census and resident file maintenance into a computerized accounts receivable system
• Correct electronic and paper billing errors in a timely manner
• Remain current with coding and billing updates
• Prepare billing reports and maintain billing logs as required by Medicare for annual cost reports
• Oversee Resident Trust Fund to include processing deposits and withdrawals and assist residents and/or family members/responsible parties who wish to deposit funds to resident’s account
• Prepare monthly statements for all private pay accounts and is responsible for collection efforts
• Conducts phone and in person inquiries regarding trust and statement balances
• Prepare correspondence such as collection letters and 30-day notices
• Participate in posting end of month ancillaries
• Be involved in AMS processes such as Huddle Boards, Problem Solving, Job Breakdown sheets, Success Tracking and Standardized Work

Knowledge of:

• Regulations and policies governing agency
• Procedures for billing insurance companies, Medicare, Medicaid, Veterans Administration and private pay
• Accounting principles related to accounts receivable
• Principles and practices of the collection process
• Medical terminology
• Billing codes and rules

Skills in:

• Interpersonal communication
• Data entry
• Basic math
• Analyzing data
• Problem solving
• Customer service
• Negotiating settlements/agreements

Ability to:

• Maintain confidentiality with regard to resident accounts and medical records
• Research, compile, analyze, and interpret fiscal and statistical data
• Multi-task

• Current Negative TB skin test (Mantoux skin test) within the last twelve months or a written statement from a physician, physician’s assistant or a registered nurse practitioner indicating freedom from Tuberculosis, if in the past has had a positive skin test or Tuberculosis
• Must be able to obtain and retain a fingerprint clearance card issued by the Arizona Department of Public Safety
• This position requires the ability to drive on State business. Requires possession of, and ability to, retain a current, valid state-issued driver's license appropriate to the assignment. Employees who drive on State business are subject to driver's license record checks, must maintain acceptable driving records and must complete any required driver training (see A.AC. R2-10-207.11).

If this position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job to conduct State business, then the following requirements apply: Driver’s License Requirements.

All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).

The Arizona Department of Veterans' Services offers a comprehensive benefits package to include:

• Sick leave
• Vacation with 10 paid holidays per year
• Paid Parental Leave-Up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly-placed foster/adopted child (pilot program).
• Health and dental insurance
• Retirement plan
• Life insurance and long-term disability insurance
• Optional employee benefits include short-term disability insurance, deferred compensation plans, and supplemental life insurance

Learn more about the Paid Parental Leave pilot program here. For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our benefits page

Positions in this classification participate in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS).  Please note, enrollment eligibility will become effective after 27 weeks of employment.

If you have any questions please feel free to contact Paul Sharp@azdvs.gov or (602) 781-7032 for assistance.

The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer.