ACCOUNTANT III - 64002009

Requisition No: 843526 

Agency: Department of Health

Working Title: ACCOUNTANT III - 64002009

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 64002009 

Salary:  $35,000.00 - $37,440.00 

Posting Closing Date: 12/29/2024 

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Job posting category:  Open Competitive

Your Specific Responsibilities:

This position is an accounts receivable position involving the independent application of a variety of accounting skills and medical record reviews pertaining to self-pay client, third party insurance, contract, and cash receivables.  Under limited supervision, this position analyzes accounting functions related to receivables to determine their compliance with local and state policies and monitors effectiveness.  Recommends changes to local accounting procedures to increase efficiency and remove redundancies, develops new accounting procedures, monitors self-pay and cash collection to ensure collections are in line with budget projections.    This position is located in the Finance and Accounting section under the supervision of the Accounting Services Supervisor II - SES.  This position provides backup to all Accountant III positions in the accounts receivable department.

Audit all documentation in clinical databases to ensure clinical visit documentation matches level of care for services billed based on evaluation and management coding requirements.  Ensure proper intake and eligibility processes are followed.  Track audits and documentation to ensure state and federal standards are maintained.  If training is needed on any level to increase compliance, coordinate and train applicable staff using classroom and/or on the job training for billing functions including but not limited to service, insurance and demographic entry, insurance verification, processing copayments and deductibles, completing end of day close out processes and reporting requirements.  Prepare lesson guides and desk references for cashier functions and evaluates the progress of trainees working with their immediate supervisors.  Train employees on proper data collection methods and collection requirements to optimize job performance and reduce error rates.  Train employees on how to properly read, understand and process accounts receivable reports.

Review billing for accurate eligibility screening, proper service billed and verify eligibility for clients that are billed to FDOH – Lake on Quest and LabCorp Invoices.

Perform related work as required.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of the methods of data collection and analysis
• Knowledge of Crystal Reports
• Knowledge of data integrity principles and practices
• Knowledge of medical and dental billing / collection practices and auditing of these functions
• Ability to correct, evaluate and analyze data to develop alternative recommendations, solve problems, document workflow and other activities relating to improvement of management practices
• Ability to organize data into logical format for presentation in reports, documents and other written materials
• Must be well organized and detail oriented

Qualifications:

Minimum –

• Willing to work before, during, and/or beyond normal work hours or days in the event of an emergency. This may include working in a special needs or Red Cross shelter, or performing other emergency duties including, but not limited to, responses to or threats involving any disaster or threat of disaster, man-made or natural

Preferred –

• Verifiable experience with medical billing
• Experience researching insurance eligibility
• Certified Medical Coder
• Experience processing Provider Credentialing
• Experience developing Training Plans
• Experience conducting Chart Audits

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:

Eustis, FL

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

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• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Tuition waivers
• 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.

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.