BILLING SUPERVISOR / EMERGENCY APPOINTMENT HOMELESSNESS

TYPE OF RECRUITMENT OPEN COMPETITIVE - EMERGENCY EXAM NUMBER b1190F-EA FILING PERIOD This posting will open for applications on Thursday, September 11, 2025 at 08:00 AM (Pacific Time) This opportunity will remain open until the needs of the position are met The LA County Board of Supervisors recently declared a local state of emergency for homelessness, and the County is working to revise and expand our response to help all who are affected. We are looking for qualified and passionate individuals to help us in the mission of addressing issues like housing, mental health, and substance use. If you are looking for a new career that will directly benefit the population of LA County, this may be the opportunity for you. The Department of Mental Health is seeking qualified candidates to fill emergency Billing Supervisor vacancies related to the homelessness crisis. Under the emergency order, applicants who meet the requirements may be hired for an initial period of up to 90 days, with an opportunity for permanent County employment. During your initial work period, you will be assessed on your work performance. This assessment will be weighted 100%. Those who successfully pass the assessment will be considered for permanent appointment to Billing Supervisor. Plans, organizes, assigns, reviews, and evaluates the work of clerical staff designated to perform medical billing functions. Supervises the work of staff assigned to the Consolidated Business Office and to decentralized billing sections through subordinate supervisors. Ensures the implementation of policies and procedures designed to maximize revenue funds from program sources. Ensures on-going training and keeps staff informed of changes in the provisions and requirements of governmental aid programs and in the billing operation's data processing system. Coordinates the work of the Consolidated Billing Operation with that of other divisions, departments and outside agencies. Reviews and analyzes current and proposed laws and regulations, and proposed changes in departmental policies and procedures in order to develop responses and recommendations or modifications based on how the proposals will impact the billing operation. Provides liaison between the Consolidated Billing Operation or department billing sections and agencies being billed to resolve discrepancies in processing claims. Develops, reviews and analyzes reports to ensure that claims will be in compliance with program requirements, regulations, department policies, and revenue practices. Prepares weekly, monthly, and quarterly statistical reports of revenue generated from patient billings. Identifies systems problems and, in cooperation with other divisions, develops procedures to resolve the problems. Carries out departmental personnel policies and procedures and conducts internal audit reviews to ensure compliance with established policies and procedures. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS One year of experience at the level of Head Clerk* in the supervision of staff responsible for patient care billing via a computerized accounts receivable system. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS INFORMATION It is important to fill out the job application completely and as directed. The Department of Mental Health encourages all applicants to submit relevant attachments including resumes and required documents in the Attachments section of the application. *In order to receive credit for any certificates, such as ASL, you must include a legible copy with your application at the time of filing or within 7 calendar days of filing. *Head Clerk is defined as supervises a very large number of employees performing general and specialized office clerical work or a smaller number performing more diversified and difficult duties. **A large number is defined as 30 or more employees performing general and specialized office clerical work or 15 or more employees performing more diversified and difficult duties or assists in the supervision of a correspondingly larger unit. Allocation of positions to this class depends upon the size of the staff supervised, the nature of the supervision exercised, and the kind and complexity of work performed by subordinates. LICENSE A valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions. PHYSICAL CLASS Physical Class II – Light: This class includes administrative and clerical positions requiring light physical effort that may include occasional light lifting to a 10-pound limit and some bending, stooping, or squatting. Considerable ambulation may be involved. EXAMINATION CONTENT During your initial work period, the appointing department will evaluate your performance. Those who achieve a passing score on this evaluation will be considered for permanent appointment. SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER Please include your Social Security Number for record control purposes. Federal law requires that all employed persons have a Social Security Number. COMPUTER AND INTERNET ACCESS AT PUBLIC LIBRARIES For candidates who may not have regular access to a computer or the internet, applications can be completed on computers at public libraries throughout Los Angeles County. The County of Los Angeles is a Fair Chance employer. Except for a very limited number of positions, you will not be asked to provide information about a conviction history unless you receive a contingent offer of employment. The County will make an individualized assessment of whether your conviction history has a direct or adverse relationship with the specific duties of the job, and consider potential mitigating factors, including, but not limited to, evidence and extent of rehabilitation, recency of the offense(s), and age at the time of the offense(s). If asked to provide information about a conviction history, any convictions or court records which are exempted by a valid court order do not have to be disclosed. 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