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The mission of Yakima County Government is to provide accessible, responsive and responsible public service through leadership and teamwork committed to understanding and meeting public needs.

Our Values:

• Integrity

• Common Sense

• Innovation

• Accountability

Position Data:

Manager I-J23-U00-H

Temporary (Fixed Term)

Non-Exempt (eligible for overtime)

Overview:

Pay Range: $38.12 - $48.35 per hour (Non-Bargaining Pay Plan C44 Step 1-13)
Hiring Range: $38.12- $40.46 per hour (Non-Bargaining Pay Play C44 Step 1-4 DOQ)

Job Closing Date: May 5, 2026

There is one Manager I opening in the Yakima County Department of Corrections. This position is responsible for managing all aspects of the revenue cycle, ensuring compliance with Medicaid and other payer regulations, and optimizing financial performance. The role oversees billing, coding, collections, denial management, and process improvement initiatives to maximize reimbursements and maintain operational efficiency. Additionally, this position provides leadership, training, and guidance to staff while managing stakeholder communications and project deliverables related to the Washington Demonstration Initiative.


Benefits included in position:
Health Care Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, Basic Life and Basic LTD)
Retirement Benefits
Paid Vacation
Paid Holidays
Paid Sick Leave

Note: This is a Non-bargaining unit position.

This recruitment may be used to fill future vacancies that occur within 90 days of the closing of this position. (This excludes Yakima County Sheriff's Office and Department of Corrections)

Responsibilities:

Job Description

Essential Duties:

Revenue Cycle Oversight: Manage the complete revenue cycle process, including billing, coding, collections, denial management, and compliance with payer requirements.

Billing Accuracy: Monitor and ensure the accuracy and efficiency of patient billing information; review and resolve issues related to claim generation, rejections, and denials.

Coding and Compliance: Implement coding changes and provide education to clinical and billing staff; ensure adherence to Medicaid and regulatory standards.

Revenue Optimization: Develop and execute strategies to increase reimbursements, optimize cash flow, minimize bad debt, and improve overall financial performance

Medicaid Program Support: Conduct monthly Medicaid analysis; assist the State with Medicaid billing programs; review and assess current claiming policies and procedures; provide recommendations for improvement

Consulting and Reporting: Deliver consulting services, data transfer, and claims processing to increase federal Medicaid revenues; prepare and present reports and data analyses to State stakeholders.

Project Management: Manage time, deliverables, and budgets within the scope of the Washington Reentry Demonstration Initiative; develop and implement project documentation templates and methodologies.

Stakeholder Communication: Communicate project expectations to team members and stakeholders; facilitate meetings, create agendas, and track action items; escalate issues to upper management as needed.

Process Improvement: Identify and implement process enhancements related to revenue cycle management, including automation and system upgrades. Prepares related reports to ensure compliance with program guidelines and legal requirements.

Documentation and Compliance: Maintain comprehensive project documentation; ensure adherence to Medicaid Reentry Initiative regulations and standards.

Other duties as assigned. May be required to travel to other work sites and meetings.

Education and Experience:

Bachelor's degree: Bachelor's of Arts / Sciences degree in field related to position. Social Work or counseling AND Three (3) years of experience related to Medicaid billing with a solid understanding of healthcare billing practices, Medicaid regulations, and familiarity with medical billing software, such as electronic health records and coding systems.

Required: Employee must provide proof that he/ she is a United States veteran, per RCW 73.08. Valid US State Driver’s License and proof of insurance, if requested 7 Form Revised 10/2016 Successful completion of a criminal and financial background investigation and general employment verification Active member in good standing with one of the following: American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC)

Preferred: Resident of Yakima County HIPPAA compliance training Active member in good standing with one of the following: American Medical Billings Association (AMDA) or Certified Professional Coder (CPC)

Equipment Used:

List the machinery / tools / equipment regularly used Examples: computer, cell phone, copier, fax machine, calculator, passenger vehicle, hand tools, etc.

Working Conditions:
This position is rated as Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body.  Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time.  Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met. 

Environment: may be required to work at alternate work locations and outside of standard business hours for meetings, conference and / or trainings and may be exposed to potentially violent or hostile individuals.

Physical Demands: carrying, lifting, reaching, sitting, standing, walking, hearing, talking, and visual acuity.

Intellectual Demands: ability to multitask, confidentiality, ability to work under pressure, ability to articulate and communicate information in conversations, ability to follow written instruction, and ability to follow verbal instruction.

Knowledge:

Supervisory theories, practices, and principles; Project management;

Computer applications and systems such as Electronic Medical Records systems, Medicaid portal ProvderOne, Microosoft Office Excel, Word, Outlook

Presentation methods, public participation theory, and facilitation methods;

Physical, social, political and geographic principles applicable to Yakima County;

Principles, theories, and practices related to homeless population;

Roles and responsibilities of other federal, state and local public and private organizations;

Customer service techniques and team building concepts; 8 Form Revised 10/2016

Working knowledge of social service agencies, and DSHS; and

Ability to work independently & unsupervised on a daily basis

Revenue cycle management principles, Medicaid regulations, and compliance standards.

Billing, coding, and claims processing systems.

Project management methodologies and reporting tools.

Skills (and abilities):

Using a personal computer and related software applications, and operating basic office equipment; Researching, interpreting and applying a wide variety of inter-related laws, codes and legislation;

Managing and prioritizing projects, researching and resolving problems;

Using organizational and auditing methods and techniques;

Working independently and maintaining composure in difficult circumstances;

Determining priorities, making critical decisions, and developing initiatives and projects;

Preparing and making presentations to or facilitating groups and taking notes;

Providing technical expertise to community partners, service providers, and elected officials;

Writing and editing technical reports and other documents;

Managing a budget and monitoring provider contract obligations using basic math, algebra and statistics;

Solving problems, resolving conflict and building teams;

Establishing and maintaining effective interpersonal relationships with County, DSHS, Veterans Affairs, and other officials, at all organizational levels, and with the public;

Communications, oral and written, sufficient to exchange or convey information and to give and receive work direction, and to present materials in a clear and understandable manner.

This position operates within a correctional facility, where security restrictions, limited access, and technology constraints may affect timelines and data availability. The role involves handling sensitive health and justice information, requiring strict compliance with HIPAA, Medicaid regulations, and facility protocols. Failure to maintain compliance can result in claim denials, financial loss, and reputational risk. Mitigation includes robust access controls, encryption, compliance audits, standardized documentation, and adherence to safety and communication protocols.

“AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER”
Minorities, Females, Protected Veterans and the Disabled are encouraged to apply.

Yakima County ensures equal employment opportunities regardless of a person’s age, color, creed, sensory, mental or physical disability, genetic information, marital status, national origin, political belief, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, and military status, or any other protected status under federal or state statute.

PAY TRANSPARENCY NONDISCRIMINATION PROVISION
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish the information.

Disabled applicants may request accommodation to participate in the job application and/or selection process for employment. Please contact Human Resources for further information.

Yakima County is a qualified Public Service entity for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. For more information, go to https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service or contact your federal loan servicer.

In compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, Yakima County will hire only United States citizens and aliens lawfully authorized to work in the United States.

Yakima County is an E-Verify Employer.