ACCOUNTANT I - 64006598

State of Florida • DAYTONA BEACH, FL

5d • $34,760 - $37,448 • Onsite

About The Position

This is a highly responsible and independent fiscal position working under the direction of the ACCOUNTANT SUPERVISOR I - SES in managing the department's financial and business functions of all aspects of the Accounts Receivable and Billing Operations of multiple county health departments as defined by appropriate inter-agency agreements.

Requirements

• Must be willing to physically come in the office to perform the duties & responsibilities of the positions
• Must have current authorization to work in the United States without employer sponsorship
• Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments
• Ability to prepare and maintain a variety of records
• Ability to conduct research, analyze, and evaluate data and prepare reports
• All Florida Department of Health positions require the incumbent to be able to learn and communicate effectively, orally and in writing, in English. Applicants who do not meet this requirement will not be considered.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with HMS, MS Word, and Excel
• Experience with Medicaid, Medicare and various insurance billing policies
• Knowledge of CPT and ICD-10 coding

Responsibilities

• For all counties as appropriate, plan, direct and coordinate accounting, collection and billing functions including: recording services; billing for services; monitoring accounts receivable/billing reports; bill file creation process; processing of payments and denials; processing client statements contract and MAO invoicing; write-offs and collections.
• Audits, analyzes and reviews services for verification of all insurance information; makes necessary determination as to the correct insurance and processes all claims accordingly. Researches claims for Medicaid, Medicare and other third party insurance. Contacts insurance carriers when necessary to re-evaluate claims for payment.
• Responsible for collaborating with other departments if necessary. Reviews claims for CPT and ICD codes for accuracy.
• Maintains a working knowledge of Medicaid, Medicare and various insurance billing policies, which includes but is not limited to: service limitations billable under CSR/managed care and service limitations/billable by billing type.
• Ensures HMS has been updated as appropriate in areas related to billing with current fees, provider numbers, NPI, taxonomy and license numbers, etc.

Benefits

• Annual and Sick Leave benefits
• Nine paid holidays and one Personal Holiday each year
• State Group Insurance coverage options, including health, life, dental, vision, and other supplemental insurance options
• Retirement plan options, including employer contributions
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Tuition waivers

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed