TYPICAL QUALIFICATIONS

These are entrance requirements to the examprocess and assure neither continuance in the process nor placement on aneligible list.

 
EDUCATION, TRAINING and EXPERIENCE
Any combination of education and experience equivalent to:

• Possession of a Bachelor's degree or its equivalent in Business Administration, Health Care Administration, Finance or a related field, AND 
• Three (3) years of recent experience with Short-Doyle Medi-Cal, Drug Medi-Cal, Medicare, and other payer billing and reimbursement processes. 
• Three (3) years of recent experience working with an Electronic Health Record system.  Experience with Netsmart and/or Cerner a plus. 
• Three (3) or more years' supervisory experience. 

 Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
 
Working Knowledge of: 

• The principles and techniques of program management, Short Doyle Medi-Cal and Drug     Medi-Cal claims processing; 
• Understanding knowledge of Avatar or similar MIS systems; 
• Revenue cycle management, organization and staffing, administrative application of data processing, public relations, and personnel administration as applicable to allocated level and program; and
• Principal techniques and methods applicable to assigned program.
   

Skill in the following:

• Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word skills

 Working Ability to: 

• Analyze administrative and fiscal problems, prepare a variety of reports and recommendations; 
• Speak effectively in public, and plan, organize; 

• Represent department in discussion of contracts and understanding the role of billing department; 
• To read, understand and follow government policy, change and requirement documents; and 

• Supervise the work of others.

RECRUITMENT PROCESS

FINAL FILING DATE:  This is a continuous recruitment and may close at any time; therefore, apply as soon as possible if you are interested in it.  Your application must be received by County of Ventura Human Resources in Ventura, California, no later than 5:00 p.m. on the closing date.
 
 To apply on-line, please refer to our web site at www.ventura.org/jobs.  If you prefer to fill out a paper application form, please call (805) 654-5129 for application materials and submit them to County of Ventura Human Resources, 800 South Victoria Avenue, L-1970, Ventura, CA 93009.
 
Note to Applicants:  It is essential that you complete all sections of your application and supplemental questionnaire thoroughly and accurately to demonstrate your qualifications.  A resume and/or other related documents may be attached to supplement the information in your application and supplemental questionnaire; however, it/they may not be submitted in lieu of the application.

 NOTE: If presently permanently employed in another "merit" or "civil service" public agency/entity in the same or substantively similar position as is advertised, and if appointed to that position by successful performance in a "merit" or "civil service" style examination, then appointment by "Lateral Transfer" may be possible.  If interested, please click here for additional information.
 
  
SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE – qualifying:  All applicants are required to complete and submit the questionnaire for this exam AT THE TIME OF FILING.  The supplemental questionnaire may be used throughout the exam process to assist in determining each applicant's qualifications and acceptability for the position.  Failure to complete and submit the questionnaire may result in the application being removed from consideration.
APPLICATION EVALUATION – qualifying:  All applications will be reviewed to determine whether or not the stated requirements are met.  Those individuals meeting the stated requirements will be invited to continue to the next step in the screening and selection process.
 
 COMPARATIVE SCREENING – qualifying:  If there is a high number of qualified applicants, a comparative screening will be conducted to determine which of the applicants will be selected for invitation to the oral examination. Applications will be evaluated and ranked according to criteria that most closely meets the needs of the department, so it is essential that applicants provide as much detail as possible and answer all parts of the application and supplemental questions.
 
  TRAINING and EXPERIENCE EVALUATION - 100%: A Training and Experience Evaluation (T&E) is a structured evaluation of the job application materials submitted by a candidate, including the written responses to supplemental questions. The T&E is a method for determining the better qualified applicants among those shown to meet the stated requirements. Using a T&E, applicants may be scored or ranked according to criteria that most closely meet the business needs of the department. When the pool of candidates is exceptionally strong and large, candidates are typically scored or ranked in relation to one another; consequently, some qualified candidates may receive a score or rank which is moderate or lower resulting in them not being advanced in the process.
 
  Applicants successfully completing the exam process may be placed on an eligible list for a period of one (1) year.
 
  BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION:  A thorough pre-employment, post offer background investigation which may include inquiry into past employment, education, criminal background information and driving record may be required for this position.
   
  For further information about this recruitment, please contact Tamara Madueno via email at Tamara.Madueno@ventura.org  or by telephone at (805) 677-5313. 

Billing Program Administrator III - Behavioral Health Supplemental Questionnaire

Please respond to the following questions. Your responses will give us additional information about your experience and background related to this position, and will be used in the selection process. Please be as concise and specific as possible; clarity of expression and ability to follow instructions will be considered in the evaluation process.

1. Please describe your experience with Short-Doyle Medi-Cal, Drug Medi-Cal, Medi-Cal, Medicare, and other payor billing and reimbursement for Mental Health and/or Substance Use services. Please be sure to include the time frames involved.

2. Please describe your experience setting up and/or maintaining elements of an EHR, including table maintenance. Also include any experience setting up and maintaining elements of Patient Accounting. Please include the name of the software used.

3. Please describe your supervisory experience, including the number and titles of subordinates and the time frames involved.

4. Describe your experience with MS Excel, including your skill level. Please include a description of the most complex work you have performed and how the information was used.