Accounting Technician 1 (PCN 065102)

State of Alaska • Anchorage, AK

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Alaska Psychiatric Institute (API) is recruiting an Accounting Technician 1. Under the direction of API’s Accountant 3, the position performs technical and specialized examination of medical accounting and billing for institutional and professional claims. The role uses API’s electronic health record system, Meditech, through its Billing/Accounts Receivable module, as well as the SSI third-party clearinghouse for electronic and paper claim submissions.

API is an 80-bed inpatient psychiatric hospital licensed and accredited in Alaska, serving forensic, adult, and adolescent units. The Accounting Technician reviews, audits, and submits medical claims in accordance with standards and guidelines set by the supervisor; reviews denied claims for appeal or write-off; uses payer portals and other resources to clarify and appeal claims; and enters and reconciles claim payments in the hospital information system.

The position is based at 3700 Piper Street in Anchorage. The work environment is fast-paced, busy, and sometimes challenging, with collaboration among supervisors, managers, and other personnel. The position is open to Alaska residents only. A cover letter is not required.

Requirements

• One year of clerical work experience maintaining records, using computer systems, and performing basic arithmetic calculations.
• Successful completion of a formal vocational education program in accounting or bookkeeping may substitute for the required experience.
• Postsecondary education from an accredited college may substitute for the required experience; three semester or four quarter hours equal one month of experience.
• Demonstrated knowledge of traditional accounting practices, including accrual, obligations, and cost methods.
• Knowledge of general ledger accounting, control and subsidiary account relationships, and reconciliation techniques, including accounts receivable, accounts payable, and disbursing officer accountability.
• Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles, standards, and practices, including double-entry and accrual accounting, the full accounting cycle, and preparation of worksheets, financial statements, ledgers, and journals.
• Ability to use information technology to access, collect, analyze, maintain, and disseminate data and information.
• Ability to identify and analyze problems, assess the relevance and accuracy of information, evaluate alternative solutions, and make recommendations.
• Must be an Alaska resident.
• If selected, must pass a comprehensive background investigation, including state and FBI fingerprint-based screening.
• If selected, must provide proof of specified immunizations or declination statements and proof of tuberculosis screening within the past 12 months.

Responsibilities

• Examine medical accounting records and perform billing for institutional and professional claims.
• Use Meditech’s Billing/Accounts Receivable module and the SSI clearinghouse to submit electronic and paper patient claims.
• Review, audit, and submit medical claims according to standards and guidelines set by the supervisor.
• Review denied medical claims and determine whether they should be appealed or written off.
• Navigate payer portals and other resources to clarify and appeal claims.
• Enter and reconcile medical claim payments in the hospital information system.

Benefits

• Ongoing training to develop skills and support career advancement.
• Potential opportunities for advancement within API, the Department of Family and Community Services, or elsewhere in the State of Alaska.
• Opportunity to develop skills in organizing and prioritizing assignments, customer service, and use of computer software.

What This Job Offers

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