Ops Accountant Ii - 64852834

Requisition No: 819143 

Agency: Department of Health

Working Title: OPS ACCOUNTANT II - 64852834

 Pay Plan: Temp

Position Number: 64852834 

Salary:  $19.00 - $21.00 Per Hour 

Posting Closing Date: 01/04/2024 

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The Job posting category:

Open Competitive   

Your Specific Responsibilities:

This is a highly responsible position that will assist the Union and Bradford CHD Operations and Management Consultant with the billing and collection functions of a County Health Department/FQHC.

The operations and responsibilities of this position include billing (Third Party, Medicaid, Medicare and Self Pay) and posting of Medicaid wrap-around payments.

This position is also responsible for collections, write offs, and patient statements, and setting up payment plans with patients. 

This position also is responsible for posting revenue daily, working aged receivable reports on monthly and quarterly basis.  This position is also responsible for working denials and any claim related issues.

This position also is responsible for invoicing and reconciling outside vendors/accounts for services rendered.

This position also will be a backup support for the front desk clerical staff.

This position will also serve as a backup Vital Statics Deputy Register.

This position will be responsible for maintaining insurance fee schedules and entering lab codes in HMS

 Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Computer proficiency
• Close attention to detail
• Proficiency with electronic medical records
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to collaborate well with others.
• Ability to multitask and mange time effectively with little supervision.
• Outstanding problem-solving and organizational abilities
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Knowledge of CPT and ICD-10 coding
• Knowledge of medical terminology and basic math

Qualifications:

Minimum:  

• Verifiable work experience with CPT and ICD - 10 coding, billing, and accounting in a medical or public health setting.
• Two years' experience working in Microsoft Excel.
• Experience working as a member of a team.

Preferred:

• Three years' experience working in a medical billing department.
• Medical Billing and Coding Certification

Florida Department of Health Mission, Vision, and Values:

Mission:

To protect, promote & improve the health of all people in Florida through integrated state, county & community efforts.

Vision:

To be the Healthiest State in the Nation.

Values:

I nnovation: We search for creative solutions and manage resources wisely.

C ollaboration: We use teamwork to achieve common goals & solve problems.

A ccountability: We perform with integrity & respect.

R esponsiveness: We achieve our mission by serving our customers & engaging our partners.

E xcellence: We promote quality outcomes through learning & continuous performance improvement.

Where You Will Work:

Lake Butler, FL

Working for the State of Florida is more than a paycheck. As an OPS employee, the benefits below are available:

• State of Florida 401(a) FICA Alternative Plan (mandatory)
• Participation in state group insurance (upon meeting eligibility requirements.  Consult with People First and/or the serving HR office)
• Workers' Compensation (mandatory, if needed)
• Reemployment Assistance (Unemployment Compensation) (mandatory, if needed)
• Deferred Compensation (voluntary)
• Employee Assistance Program (voluntary)
• And more!

For a more complete list of benefits, including monthly costs, visit www.mybenefits.myflorida.com.

Please be advised:

Your responses to qualifying questions for this position must be verifiable by documentation provided through the electronic application process.  

This position requires a security background check and/or drug screening and participation in direct deposit. Any misrepresentations or omissions will disqualify you from employment consideration. Note: You will be required to provide your Social Security Number (SSN) in order to conduct this background check Successful completion of a drug test is a condition of employment for safety-sensitive positions.

Male applicants born on or after October 1, 1962, will not be eligible for hire or promotion unless they are registered with the Selective Services System (SSS) before their 26th birthday, or have a Letter of Registration Exemption from the SSS. For more information, please visit the SSS website: http://www.sss.gov 

If you are a retiree of the Florida Retirement System (FRS), please check with the FRS on how your current benefits will be affected if you are re-employed with the State of Florida.  Your current retirement benefits may be canceled, suspended or deemed ineligible depending upon the date of your retirement. 

The successful candidate will be required to complete the Form I-9 and that information will be verified using the E-Verify system.  E-Verify is operated by the Department of Homeland Security in partnership with the Social Security Administration to verify employment eligibility.   

Incumbents may be required to perform emergency duty before, during, and/or beyond normal work hours or days.

Florida has the third largest population of veterans in the nation with more than 1.5 million service men and women.  The Florida Department of Health (department) is committed to serving members of the United States Armed Forces, veterans and their families by encouraging them to apply for vacancies that fit their area of knowledge and/or expertise.  Through the Department's VALOR program, which expedites licensing for military veterans, the Department also waives initial licensing and application fees for military veterans who apply for a health care professional license within 60 months of an honorable discharge. These initiatives help ensure that the transition from military service into the workforce is as smooth as possible and reflects our appreciation for the dedication devoted to protecting our country.    

The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.

Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.

The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.