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BILLING SUPERVISOR / EMERGENCY APPOINTMENT HOMELESSNESS

County of Los Angeles

Los Angeles County, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 9 Jul 2026

💰 $108,460/yr($80,483/yr – $108,460/yr)

About the role

Posting number: b1190F-EA

Department: MENTAL HEALTH

Job classification: BILLING SUPERVISOR

Posting type: Open

Categories: Mental Health

Summary

OPEN COMPETITIVE - EMERGENCY

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.

Examples of duties

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.

Qualifications

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.

You MUST meet the above requirement(s) at the time of filing in order to be appointed to fill any vacancies related to this recruitment.

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.