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Salary $1,040 a week
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Flexible spending account
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Vision insurance
Retirement plan
Full Job Description
Requisition No: 545521
Agency: Department of Health
Working Title: ACCOUNTANT I – 64038855
Position Number: 64038855
Salary: $1,040.00 + $24.80 CAD bi-weekly
Posting Closing Date: 01/25/2022
Thank you for your interest in career opportunities with the Florida Department of Health in Pinellas County. If you are looking to establish a successful career in Public Health, you have come to the right place. Many of our innovative and successful health programs are recognized throughout Florida. We hope you decide to join our team! Applicants will be contacted directly if selected for an interview.
Accountant I
This is position will perform duties in the Specialty Care Billing Department for the St. Pete Center of the Department of Health. The incumbent will be responsible for verifying eligibility for the County Health Care Plan in the county’s approved database and verifying insurance. Ensuring the appropriate insurance reimbursement codes, procedural codes, fees and services are applied appropriately. This position is being advertised as a pool as may be used to fill multiple positions. The salary for this position $1,040.00 plus a competitive area differential (CAD) of $24.80 bi-weekly.
Your Specific Responsibilities:
- Review client records to determine and translate medical billing and coding procedure using Common Procedure Terminology (CPT) and ICD-10 codes documented by providers.
- Communicates with medical providers to ensure treatment codes are accurately received and applied to the client’s record.
- Communicates with medical providers and program participants to gather and provide accurate billing information.
- Acts as a liaison between the agency and providers to obtain information needed to process claims for reimbursement
- Verify referral information and authorization code as printed on the claim form and is correct according to information entered in Department of Health’s approved database, this includes the number of visits approved, CPT/CDT and ICD-10 codes, and provided services are covered per the County’s guidelines and the provider’s agreement
- Contacts Providers and Clients regarding bills sent by Non-Contracted providers to clients explaining the policy of the County Health Program
- Use multiple computer applications, CPT/CDT, ICD10 manuals/software programs, and other technical resources and keeps technical skills current which includes HMS, Change Health Care, fee schedules and CHEDAS to ensure duties are performed accurately
- Additional Duties includes: Enters services in HMS, generates authorizations for post-authorized claims and other data entry in HMS to allow Services to be billed and invoiced in a timely manner to meet agency guidelines and requirements
- Enter/bill services, creating provider’s invoices/statements and post payments against SC invoices.
- Mail distribution when needed.
Other duties and responsibilities of this position includes, but are not limited to the following:
- Verifying client insurance eligibility status
- Posting Payments
- Reconciliation of daily posting
- Typing/Data Entry
- Maintaining and retrieving data received by using the approved Department of Health computer systems/databases.
- Entering services form 1500 claim forms into HMS System.
- Downloading and sorting data from daily reports into Excel spreadsheets to use in the completion of daily assignment(s).
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Ability to work independently, communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
- Knowledge of various computerized medical systems and resources to complete assignments.
- Detailed oriented and possess excellent organization and customer service skills.
- Able to work within strict deadlines.
- Displays excellent interpersonal skills, maintains effective working relationships with others to accomplish department goals.
Qualifications:
Minimum –
- Proficiency in Excel.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
- Proficient typing skills.
- Basic literacy and numeracy skills.
- Strong organizational skills.
- Time Management skills is a must.
- Administrative skills.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Displays excellent phone etiquette, a friendly and polite tone.
- Demonstrates excellent customer services skills.
- Demonstrates the ability to work independently, work well with others and be a team player.
Preferred –
- Knowledge and understanding of Privacy and Security Laws and HIPAA guidelines
- Knowledge of and/or experience working in the Department of Health Billing Portal
- Knowledge of verifying client insurance in the Florida Medicaid System or use of other insurance verification/eligibility web portals.
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:
Department of Health in Pinellas County
205 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr St. N
St. Petersburg, FL 33701
The Benefits of Working for the State of Florida:
Working for the State of Florida is more than a paycheck. The State’s total compensation package for employees features a highly competitive set of employee benefits including:
- 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
(For more information, please click www.myfrs.com); - Flexible Spending Accounts.
- Tuition waivers.
And more! For a more complete list of benefits, 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. Note: You will be required to provide your Social Security Number (SSN) in order to conduct this background check.
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.
The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.
Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-877-562-7287). 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.
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.
VETERANS’ PREFERENCE. Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans’ Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply. Certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements. Candidates claiming Veterans’ Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code. Veterans’ Preference documentation requirements are available by clicking here. All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.
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