Senior Insurance Billing Clerk - Patient Accounting-Billing
Salary
$49,647.84 - $73,887.95 Annually
Location
Riverside
Job Type
Regular
Job Number
26-15909-02RP
Department
RUHS-Medical Center
Division
Patient Accounting-Billing
Opening Date
07/30/2026
Closing Date
8/4/2026 8:30 AM Pacific
For questions regarding this position, please contact the Recruiter listed in the Supplemental Information section.
ABOUT THE POSITION
The County of Riverside - Riverside University Health System (RUHS) - Medical Center is seeking a Senior Insurance Billing Clerk to join their Patient Accounting-Billing team in Riverside.
Under general supervision, the incumbent will be responsible for reviewing and making follow-up determinations on denied claims while performing complex account resolution, leading and training staff, serving as a trusted resource in navigating challenging problems related to procedures, regulations, and complex accounts, drafting original correspondence, dispute letters, and appeals to payors-specifically for facility (hospital) billing and special programs-and providing exceptional customer service support to both internal and external clients, interpreting and explaining regulations, contractual language, and legal obligations, monitoring accounts for payment, and recommending solutions for delinquent accounts, reviewing patient insurance forms for accuracy, contacting patients and insurance companies to obtain treatment authorizations and verify eligibility, responding to requests for account information, and initiating calls to patients, insurers, and internal or external departments regarding billing and follow-up matters; leading and performing specialized and more difficult fiscal clerical work in connection with processing and billing fiscal intermediaries for medical services rendered to patients; and to do other work as required.
The most competitive candidate will have professional experience and knowledge with/of the following:
The ideal candidate will also be detail and goal oriented and have good verbal and written communication skills.
Work schedule:
9/80 schedule with every other Friday off: Monday - Thursday 7:30am - 4:30pm and working Friday from 7:30am -3:30pm
Meet the Team!
Founded in 1893, Riverside University Health System Medical Center has grown into a cornerstone of healthcare excellence and medical education in the region. Our highly skilled healthcare professionals and dedicated support staff are committed to delivering exceptional, state-of-the-art care to the diverse populations of Riverside County.
Located in Moreno Valley, our 439-bed Medical Center is home to a Level I Trauma Center, a Level II Pediatric Trauma Center, and the county's only Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU). If you're passionate about making a meaningful difference and helping others, RUHS Medical Center is the place for you!
For more information about RUHS Medical Center, please visit www.ruhealth.org
EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Experience: Two years experience performing fiscal, statistical and fiscal record keeping functions with at least one year involving third party intermediary medical billing.
Knowledge of: Methods and terminology of financial and statistical clerical work including knowledge of general clerical auditing and verification techniques; General billing, medical terminology, and billing forms with knowledge of the application of computerized accounting systems.
Ability to: Lead staff; Understand and apply rules and regulations pertaining to medical billing policies and procedures while identifying routine billing errors and differentiate between appropriate applications of various billing methods; Perform basic mathematical computations rapidly and accurately; Organize work to meet prescribed deadlines.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Application Status
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Go to www.RC-HR.com, click on "Careers", click on "County Job Openings", and click on "Subscribe to Job Alerts" icon.
For questions regarding this recruitment:
Contact Raven Padilla at rpadilla@rivco.org or 951/955-0780. Please allow 1-2 business days for response to general inquires.
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APPLICATION INFORMATION
Veterans Preference
The County has a Veterans Preference Policy applicable to new hires. To qualify, attach the required documents to your job application. Documents include a copy of your (or your spouses) Member-4 Form DD-214 indicating dates of service. For spousal preference, and as applicable, the following documents: a copy of your marriage certificate, spouses death certificate, a letter of spouses disability and/or letter of service-related death (if available) from the U.S. Veterans Administration. For privacy reasons, it is recommended that you remove your social security information from the document(s). A Human Resources Representative will review the materials and determine if you qualify for veterans preference. For complete details and documentation requirements, please review the Veterans Preference Policy, C-3 here: https://rivcocob.org/board-policies
Reasonable Accommodations
The County of Riverside is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA). Qualified individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application or selection process should contact the recruiter for the position noted above. For additional information and/or to obtain the appropriate form for requesting a reasonable accommodation, please visit the Disability Access Office web page located at: https://rc-hr.com/disability
Proof of Education
If using education to qualify or when requested by the recruiter, upload a copy of any license(s), official/unofficial transcript(s), degrees, and/or related employment documents to your NeoGov account at the time of application and before the closing date. Official or unofficial transcripts will be accepted.
If your education was completed outside of the United States, you will need to provide a copy of your Foreign Education Equivalency evaluation from a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) or Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc. (AICE).
Work Authorization Requirement
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application. The County of Riverside does not participate in visa sponsorship programs, including H1-B visas, and will not provide sponsorship for any employment-based visas.
Equal Opportunity Employer
The County of Riverside is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the County of Riverside to provide equal employment opportunities for all qualified persons. All applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, ancestry, medical condition (cancer and genetic characteristics), genetic information, or denial of medical and family care leave, or any other non-job-related factors.
Pre-Employment
All employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of pre-employment requirements including a criminal background investigation, which involves fingerprinting. (A felony or misdemeanor conviction may disqualify the applicant from County employment). A pre-employment physical examination and background check may be required.
Probationary Period
As an Approved Local Merit System, all County of Riverside employees, except those serving "At Will," are subject to the probationary period provisions as specified in the applicable Memorandum of Understanding, County Resolution, or Salary Ordinance. Temporary and Per Diem employees serve at the pleasure of the agency/department head.
General Information
Current County of Riverside and/or current employees of the hiring department may receive priority consideration. Qualified candidates may be considered for future County vacancies.
Job postings may close without notice based on application volume. Submit your complete application by the recruitment close date; no late applications are accepted. Ensure all relevant experience/education is reflected on your application/resume, as a failure to demonstrate position requirements may disqualify applicants. A description of job duties directly copied from the job classification or job posting will not be considered.
Please read and follow any special application instructions on this posting. Click the Apply link located on this page to submit your application. For additional instructions on the application process, examinations, Veterans preference, pre-employment accommodation or other employment questions, please refer to our web site, www.rc-hr.com.
If you are experiencing technical problems, you may contact the governmentjobs.com applicant support desk Monday through Friday, 6 am to 5 pm Pacific Time at support@governmentjobs.com or toll-free 1-855-524-5627.
BENEFIT PROGRAM: UPE
MEDICAL/DENTAL/VISION INSURANCE: A choice of different medical, dental and visions plan are available to elect. The County provides a Flexible Benefit Credit contribution as governed by the applicable LIUNA Memorandum of Understanding to contribute towards the cost of these plans.
Note: Employees on assignment through the Temporary Assignment Program (TAP) receive different benefits. See the list here.
MISCELLANEOUS RETIREMENT: County of Riverside has three retirement Tiers through the California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS).
A new member is defined as any of the following:
CalPERS refers to all members that do not fit within the definition of a new member as "classic members".
Contribution rates are subject to change based on the County of Riverside annual actuarial valuation.
Note:
This summary is for general information purposes only. Additional questions regarding retirement formulas can be sent to retirement@rivco.org or by calling the Benefits Information Line at (951) 955-4981,
Option 2.
If you have prior service credit with another CalPERS agency or within agencies, please contact CalPERS at (888) 225-7377 to determine which retirement tier would be applicable to you. CalPERS is governed by the Public Employees Retirement Law. The Retirement Law is complex and subject to change. If theres any conflict between this summary and the law, the law will prevail over this summary.
DEFERRED COMPENSATION: Voluntary employee contribution with a choice between two 457 deferred compensation plan options.
VACATION ACCRUAL (Bi-Weekly Accrual):
0 < 3 year = 80 Hours (10 Days)
4 < 9 years = 120 Hours (15 Days)
10 or more years = 160 Hours (20 Days)
Maximum Vacation leave accumulation is 480 hours.
SICK LEAVE: Four (4) hours Sick Leave accrual per pay period with unlimited accrual.
HOLIDAYS: Normally 12 paid holidays per year
BEREAVEMENT LEAVE: Allowed 5 days (3 days are County paid; 2 additional days can be taken from accrued Sick Leave balance)
BASIC LIFE INSURANCE: Equal to one times annual base salary not to exceed $50,000 of term life coverage. Premiums are paid by the County. Additional Supplemental Life plan is available for employee purchase.
DISABILITY:
Employees contribute to State Disability Insurance (SDI), which provides wage replacement benefits for those unable to work due to non-work-related illness, injury, or pregnancy. SDI also includes Paid Family Leave benefits. The wage replacement rate, as defined by current law, is between 60-70% of wages earned during the SDI eligibility period. Benefits can be coordinated with other available leave balances to provide up to 100% of regular pay.
POST RETIREMENT MEDICAL CONTRIBUTION: A monthly contribution is made by the County towards retiree health insurance offered through the County as governed by the applicable Memorandum of Understanding.
OTHER: There may be other benefit provisions as specified in the applicable Memorandum of Understanding. Please contact the recruiter listed on the job posting directly for more information.
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Are you a current regular, temporary, or per diem employee with the Riverside University Health System-Medical Center (RUHS-MC)?
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How many years of professional experience do you have performing fiscal, statistical and fiscal record keeping functions?
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How many years of professional experience do you have with third party intermediary medical billing?
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How many years of professional experience do you have with medical billing or collections in a hospital setting?
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How many years of professional experience do you have using Epic?
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Do you fluently read, speak, and write in Spanish?
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Do you possess a medical billing certificate? (If so, please make sure to upload at time of application)
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Do you have previous professional experience with reviewing and interpreting payor contracts?
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Do you have professional knowledge of diverse payors such as Medi-Cal, Medicare, Managed Care, Commercial, and other Government payors?
Required Question
Employer County of Riverside
Address County Admin. Center P.O. Box 1569
4080 Lemon St., 7th floor
Riverside, California, 92502-1569
Phone Contact Recruiter for Job Information
Website http://www.rc-hr.com
| Location | Riverside, CA |
| Salary | $49,647.84–$73,887.95 Per Year |