Billing/Budget Specialist (226 Days) -(RTP20260616-038)
Description
Manage and oversee all Medicaid billing operations to ensure accurate claim submission, reimbursement processing, provider enrollment, and maximum recovery of eligible funds for
Mental Health Services.
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Serve as the departmental budget liaison by maintaining budgets, monitoring balances, deposits, encumbrances, expenditures, and projected funding needs, and preparing financial reports for leadership.
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Administer and monitor all grants and contracts to ensure compliance with funding requirements, timely expenditures, and proper fiscal stewardship of department resources.
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Coordinate provider credentialing and reimbursement activities with Texas Medicaid & Healthcare Partnership (TMHP), Beacon Health Options, North Texas Behavioral
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Monitor, audit, and maintain billing, financial, enrollment, reimbursement, and benefits-related data to ensure accuracy, compliance, and operational effectiveness.
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Serve as the Electronic Medical Record (EMR) Coordinator by developing procedures, troubleshooting system issues, training staff, and collaborating with system vendors and programmers to ensure efficient operations.
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Analyze operating and financial results and provide recommendations to improve efficiencies, reduce costs, and support strategic decision-making within Mental Health Services.
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Work directly with the Operations Manager to support departmental planning, new center development, community events, operational initiatives, and special projects.
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Provide administrative and operational support by serving as backup for payroll, requisitions, Title I Crate coordination, and other departmental functions as needed.
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Maintain confidentiality and ensure compliance with all District, State, federal, grant, and Medicaid regulations, policies, reporting requirements, and assigned duties.
Qualifications
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High School Diploma or GED required.
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Associate's Degree from an accredited university preferred.
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Five years of direct clerical, accounting,billing, budgeting, or financial administrative experience required.
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Demonstrates proficient skills in typing, word processing, data management, and financial
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Demonstrates advanced computer skills with Microsoft Office Professional Suite, including Word and Excel, and Oracle systems.
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Demonstrates knowledge of Dallas ISD operations, administrative procedures, budgeting, billing, and financial management practices.
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Demonstrates ability to develop, implement, organize, and present programs, processes, and reports.
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Demonstrates strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to work effectively with diverse audiences.
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Demonstrates ability to maintain accurate records and prepare timely and accurate reports.
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Demonstrates strong analytical, organizational, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills.
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Demonstrates ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information appropriately.
Work Locations: Mental Health Services 9400 N CENTRAL EXPRESSWAY SUITE 1304 BOX 384 Dallas 75231
Job: Specialist II-Budget
Full-time
Minimum Salary: 45,706.00
Median Salary: 55732.00
Job Posting: Jun 16, 2026
