Accounting Specialist

HUMBOLDT-DEL NORTE INDEPENDENT PRACTICE ASSOCIATION•Eureka, CA

13d•$25 - $32•Onsite

About The Position

The Accounting Specialist assists the Director of Finance in the areas of eligibility, enrollment, accounts payable/receivable, payroll, and other duties as appropriate.

Requirements

Bookkeeping experience
Medical office or related experience.
Basic knowledge of CPT, HCPCS and ICD9 coding.
Excellent communication and customer service skills.
Excellent computer skills.
Well organized, detail oriented and efficient.
Demonstrates effective communication skills with all types of customers and vendors.
Ability to work with multiple projects and prioritize appropriately to meet deadlines.
Follows detailed instructions and works with minimal supervision.
Ability to work well both with others and independently.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of Sage 50 preferred

Responsibilities

Perform accounts receivable and payable under the direction of the Director of Finance
Send monthly invoices to IPA and NCHIIN Customers
Follow up on any unpaid balances due at least monthly
Post payments received in Sage at least weekly
Maintain timely processing of Accounts Payable
Review open accounts payable invoices for payment and submitting for signature and approval.
Process Payroll biweekly and managing the following: Payroll tax-related liabilities, Workers’ compensation and other payroll-related liabilities, including but not limited to health plan premiums and retirement contributions, Wage allocation to appropriate projects and departments
Daily reconciling all electronic deposits and deductions daily for the IPA General Account
Record monthly TCD interest accruals.
Reconcile all bank, money market, and TCD accounts monthly with a special focus on claim account checks
Processing Blue Shield Reimbursable payments and follow up on unreimbursed claims at least once monthly
Process payments from stop loss; posting in Business Works and sending payments to appropriate health plan
Submit Claims weekly in eCW
Work closely with PCC clinic manager /other staff person and customer service representative to follow up on outstanding PCC claims.
Post PCC payments daily (web payments, ERA, insurance and patient’s payments) in eCW.
Monthly reconciliation of PCC HMO capitation-compare list to eCW and update as necessary
Receive calls from patients with questions regarding their statement, balance, etc.
Run eCW accounts receivable reports and work accounts at least monthly.
Other Projects and Duties – As Assigned