Accounting Assistant

We are seeking an Accounting Assistant to join our team!

Primary Responsibilities

• Responsible for the follow-up, billing, collections, resolution, and management of the accounts payable functions, interacting with hospital, county, fiscal intermediary, and contracted providers, as necessary.
• Organizes, files, and maintains records of all billings for fiscal, administrative, and financial needs.
• Follows up with County and/or Fiscal Intermediary requests and inquiries in a timely and effective manner.
• Responsible for filing corresponding claims and backup while serving as a liaison with providers to resolve issues related to payable processing.
• Prepares an Account Payable list of all outstanding charges for providers on a weekly basis so MBCHC remains compliant with the contractual agreement to pay providers within 45 days.
• Assisted in ensuring that the department goals and deadlines were met by accurately processing claims data on a timely basis.
• Responsible for claims entry, verification, and check requests.
• Prepares and verifies checks requests, checks invoices for accuracy following procedures, researches, verifies, and/or corrects errors as appropriate.
• Processes check run for insurance premiums, deductibles, and drug co-pays from batches received from the AICP (Aids Insurance Continuation Program) Coordinator.
• Understands and follows clinical and departmental policies and procedures.
• Processes deductible authorization requirements and monitors the maximum amount of assistance a client may receive annually.
• Assures effective, timely, and efficient billing in accordance with the program's guidelines. Assures County and Waiver invoices are processed on a timely basis.

Qualifications:

• Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Possesses strong organizational and analytical skills.
• Possesses a knowledge of Microsoft applications.
• Possesses knowledge of the Case watch system.
• Communicates complex concepts in a clear, practical manner for a general audience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Possesses excellent customer service and cross-cultural communication skills.

"Fluency in Spanish is mandatory."