Job Information
York County Government Medical Billing Clerk in Alfred, Maine
This job was posted by https://joblink.maine.gov : For more information, please see: https://joblink.maine.gov/jobs/1053748
Revised 3-1-2024
JOB DESCRIPTION EXTERNAL
County of York
York County Sheriffs Office
Medical Billing Clerk
Status: Part-Time
FLSA: Non-Exempt (Hourly)
(20-25 hours per week)
Salary: \$20.43 - \$22.56 / Grade 6
Union: MSEA
Reports to: YCSO Sheriff And/or
Designee
JOB SUMMARY
Class specifications are intended to present a descriptive list of the range of duties performed by
employees in the class. Specifications are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the
job.
The Medical Billing Clerk assists the York County Sheriffs Office with Correctional processing,
documentation, and reporting of all types correctional resident medical billing. Oversees the
Inmate Benefit Fund, ensuring invoices are paid and reports are produced as needed.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISE
The Billing Clerk is directly supervised by the Correctional Director of Programs, or designee by
the York County Sheriff.
There are no supervisory responsibilities in this position.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES
1. Notify residents of the York County Jail of their financial responsibility to pay for or
reimburse York County for all allowable expenses during their incarceration.
2. Prepare invoices for expenses incurred by residents which are subject to reimbursement.
3. Work closely with jail administration and representatives of the medical vendor to review
and document medical bills from outside vendors.
4. Maintain accurate records of medical bills, invoices, and payments.
5. Perform PR bails of eligible residents after their video arraignment.
Revised 3-1-2024
6. Process various resident paperwork and witness resident signatures on required legal
documents.
7. Assist the jail administrator with processing the jail weekly payroll into the countys
MUNIS system.
8. Process accounts payable and receivable for jail funds.
9. Meet with residents to establish payment schedules of recoverable medical costs.
10. Maintain accurate records of the jail inmate benefit fund account (IBF), and produce
financial reports as needed.
11. Assist with other clerical assigned tasks as directed.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- High School diploma or Equivalent required.
- Must be 18 years or older.
- Valid Drivers License.
- Must be able to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship or legal authorization to work in the
United States.
- Must successfully pass pre-employment background screening.
- Must be a Maine Notary or the ability to become one upon hire.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, and ABILITIES
Computer Skills Should be comfortable using bookkeeping software and computer
spreadsheets.
Detail Orientated Responsible for developing accurate financial records and reports.
The ability to pay detailed attention to avoid errors and recognize errors that have been
made.
Integrity Be in control of the financial documentation for the YCSO and utilize
information appropriately and keep data confidential.
Math Skills Ability to work with numbers on a daily basis and need to be comfortable
with a range of mathematical operations.
Confidence Ability to work independently or with others as needed.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Physical Conditions: The physical demands described here are representative of those
that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential function of this
job.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and
listen. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk; use hands to finger, handle
or feel; and reach with hands and arms. As well as on occasion lift 25 pounds or more.
Revised 3-1-2024
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to
perform the essential functions.