Secretary
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Thank you for viewing our job posting! At Bedford-Somerset DBHS, our vision is for every person and family that we serve to have a network of family, friends, advocates, and supportive services to live a full and productive life in our community. Learn more about us at www.dbhs.co. This opportunity is for a Secretary to perform supportive/clerical/financial work involving the completion of financial formularies, financial updates, individual registrations and other departmental related tasks. Responsible for all gathering information and communicating with individuals and inputting information into the EHR (Electronic Health Record) computer system. This position performs supportive/clerical/financial work in the completion of financial formularies to determine individuals' liability, financial updates, individual registrations and other departmental related tasks. Work independently in the coordination of the registration process for individuals who are in need of Behavioral Health services in Bedford and Somerset counties. Work to coordinate the referral process for individuals to obtain needed service from the appropriate/chosen provider. Responsible for communicating effectively with the individuals to coordinate referrals to chosen provider(s) for service needs. Work with individuals to obtain and verify demographic and financial information. Obtain financial information from individual, copy any insurance information, income and any expenses allowed by financial regulations. Explain to the individual the financial responsibility he/she may have, if any, for needed services they receive. Responsible for all information gathered from individuals regarding financial information, insurance coverage, Releases of Information, and proper provider information to be entered into the EHR. Complete individual liability redeterminations using established guidelines. Review tax forms, wage statements, income tax forms, pension/benefit statements, health insurance premiums, medical expenses, real estate taxes and childcare expenses and other financial data provided by the individual or legally responsible person when necessary, in order to calculate financial liability according to the state formulary. Contact insurance companies as needed and review insurance authorizations as appropriate. Explain the liability formula and applicable regulations to individuals and family members and consult with other DBHS staff as requested in regard to financial liability regulations and requirements. Determine financial liability through calculation of individual household income provided and deductions allowable by state guidelines. Keep updated on insurance changes. Coordinate with the Finance department staff, individual and provider regarding Individual Abatements. Maintain and ensure updated and accurate individual demographic information within the Agency's EHR (Electronic Health Records) computer system. As needed, provide assistance to the Finance Department in the process of addressing Delinquent Individual Liability Accounts for Somerset individuals. Maintain a petty cash fund Assist staff in maintaining vehicle logs in departmental vehicles. Provide primary backup coverage to the Admin. Assistant for dispersing office supplies and credit cards. Assist with front desk receptionist coverage as needed. Perform other related duties as assigned. Work Schedule: On occasion, staff may need to work hours outside of the set work week to complete projects, meet work demands or in the event of an emergency. Work Location: Qualifications: Salary and Benefits: Excellent benefits! Healthcare coverage through UPMC, pension plan with match up to 10%, 14 paid holidays per year, paid vacation time, paid sick time, and more! Staff receive an annual increase with satisfactory work performance. We encourage work/life balance by being a family friendly agency with paid wellness hours, alternative work schedule options, employee assistance program, and family medical leave. Salary/Compensation: $28,642 per year recblid unmm1bx3h1f4jmzho7ux12o2zto8r4 |