Salt Lake County…A career with a purpose in the community you love!

Salt Lake County invites you to explore our exciting career opportunities. We seek highly enthusiastic individuals to enrich our County with your experience and talent. If you enjoy working in a team environment that is committed to changing the lives of its community, please keep reading.

What it is like to work here:

At Salt Lake County our culture is woven into all aspects of our work and our employees’ lives, from the way we treat each other to the way we support the community.  To promote and foster a fun and healthy work environment, we appreciate employees through great benefits, a healthy work life balance and room to grow and develop.

Surround yourself with:

Peers who are motivated to make a difference in the lives of those we serve. We serve Salt Lake County and envision a safe and beautiful place for all to live, work and have fun. Salt Lake County is about connecting people and championing our community.  Community is more than a place….its our heart and service that bring us together.

We encourage a work life balance:

Working for Salt Lake County is more than just a paycheck.  A career with /Salt Lake County includes several benefits and perks.  We support our employees with 12 Holidays, up to 24 vacation days, 12 sick days and one personal day every year.  

Additional Benefits include:

• Retirement options for hybrid pension/401(k) or 401(k) only with a 10% contribution
• Medical coverage including a 100% county paid premium option-Dental and Vision coverage including coverage for adult designees
• Health Savings account with a county contribution up to $1200/year, Flexible Spending Account
• 100% county-paid Long-Term Disability and Short-Term Disability option
• Professional Development including professional membership fees paid
• Plus: Onsite medical clinic, and gym; hospital insurance, pet insurance auto and home insurance and discounts at County facilities. 

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JOB SUMMARY

Processes and tracks all payments related to division billings. Handles daily deposits, data entry into billing systems, and provides backup for the front desk and phone operator.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Three (3) years of experience directly related to these duties. 

Due to the nature of this position, the successful applicant must pass a required background check through fingerprinting and enrollment in the continuous RAP Back (Record of Arrest and Prosecution Back) program in accordance with current County Human Resources policy requirements.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Collects payments, records billing transactions, and issues receipts.
• Processes online and electronic remittance advice payments and reconciles transactions.
• Prepares and processes daily, monthly, and quarterly reports.
• Serves as an agent cashier responsible for deposit preparation.
• Performs data entry and word processing functions.
• Performs customer service functions in person and on the phone.
• Completes initial billing. Prepares external billing records.
• Initiates refunds and completes adjustments and refunds.
• Serves as backup for the receptionist.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES (KSA)

Knowledge of: 

• Basic arithmetic calculations
• Basic business math
• Modern office practices and procedures
• Standard office software and equipment
• Medical billing practices and requirements
• Data entry techniques
• Computer software and programs related to job-specific duties
• Principles in Public Relations and Customer Service
• Cash handling procedures

Skills and Abilities to:  

• Operate and input correct information into various computer systems
• Use computer office equipment related to job-specific duties
• Produce reports and other written reports regularly
• Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing
• Follow written and oral instructions
• Advanced skills in office computer programs
• Perform excellent customer service and provide leadership within a team environment
• Perform, prioritize, and coordinate to completion of multiple tasks
• Understand and follow broad objectives and instructions
• Work with minimum supervision and act independently

IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING THIS POSITION

Time-limited Appointed employees will perform work for a specified amount of time dependent on agency funding. They are exempted by law from the rights of a merit employee and work as an at will employee.

Work schedule for this position is Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM in office.