FISCAL ASSISTANT II - 64000417

State of Florida • Sebring, FL

382d • $36,000 - $39,000

About The Position

The Fiscal Assistant II position at the Florida Department of Health in Highlands County is designed to support the agency's mission of protecting and improving public health. The role involves assisting with billing processes, managing financial records, and ensuring compliance with state accounting policies. The incumbent will also be responsible for training staff, maintaining accurate data, and participating in various administrative functions to enhance the efficiency of health services.

Requirements

• Knowledge of State of Florida accounting policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of reconciliation processes.
• Skill in effective communication with internal and external customers, both verbally and in writing.
• Skill in reviewing, analyzing, and reconciling data for compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Skill in using Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Ability to learn to navigate various processing systems.
• Ability to reconcile collections/revenue and perform bank and account reconciliations.
• Ability to multitask, prioritize, and meet deadlines.
• Ability to identify problems and make recommendations.
• Ability to perform mathematical calculations using Excel formulas.
• Ability to work independently and cohesively within a team environment.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with accounts receivables.

Responsibilities

• Assist the billing hub in resolving billing problems and communicate with medical records staff, insurance companies, Medicaid, and Medicare as needed.
• Upload or scan required documents to the appropriate billing hub shared folders for payment posting.
• Act as Change Fund Custodian for FDOH-Highlands and maintain change fund allocation logs.
• Conduct quarterly unannounced audits of change drawers and safeguard cash collected from different points of service.
• Generate daily closeout reports from the receipts system to reconcile cash collected.
• Serve as Records Management Liaison Officer (RMLO) and participate in HMS Administrator workgroup.
• Maintain current CPT, diagnostic, and service codes in accordance with approved standards.
• Maintain accurate addresses and billing information on insurance carriers and act as the primary contact for billing module questions.
• Disburse bi-weekly payroll warrants as needed and identify training needs for clerical staff.
• Attend meetings and training as requested by the supervisor and perform other duties as assigned.

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
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: No Education Listed