State of Florida · 1 week ago
ACCOUNTANT III-HEALTH INSURANCE BILLING - 50000010 1
Largo, FL
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$39K/yr - $39K/yrThe State of Florida is seeking an Accountant III specializing in Health Insurance Billing within the Veterans Affairs department. The role involves performing billing functions, processing claims, and maintaining accounts receivable for State Veterans’ Homes, ensuring timely collections and accurate financial reporting.
Government Administration
Responsibilities
Perform third party claims processing and collection activities for all payors of the State Veterans’ Homes
Perform daily account receivables functions to maintain the billing
Process monthly billing for all Medicare A&B, Medicaid, Medicaid Managed Care, Third Party Insurers, and any other payer for the State Veterans’ Homes
Review and monitor resident accounts ensuring that the account set up and payer types have been correctly established by the facility
Verify insurance eligibility
Review and monitor accounts on a daily basis to facilitate timely collections with exception
Maintain detailed activity notes in each resident’s account
Work to correct, resolve and collect on all accounts in the ageing reports for all payers
Maintain a clean claim billing average within timely filing guidelines
Compile and prepare reports to verify the accuracy of monies collected and deposited into resident and facility accounts
Provide cross-coverage within the Billing Department as needed
File all inquiries including but not limited to reconsiderations, appeals, patient liability amounts, eligibility, and clerical re-openings
Monitor all payment allocations and reconciliations in the Health Information System
Maintain positive working relationships with staff in assigned Homes
Provide ongoing feedback to Billing Department Manager related to process improvement for billing unit practices assisting in the development of new billing procedures
Perform other related duties as directed by the Health Operations Manager and Billing Department Manager in an effective, professional, and timely manner
Qualification
Required
Experience in accounts receivables and collections
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to work independently and within a team environment
Basic knowledge or experience in healthcare billable services
Excellent computer skills including Microsoft Office Suite
Ability to communicate effectively in English: reading, writing, speaking, and understanding
Successful completion of a Level II Background Screening and due diligence process
Preferred
Familiarity with Basic Accounting Functions and Generally Accepted Accounting Practices
Experience in State of Florida Accounting Systems
Experience in Nursing Home Health Insurance Billing
Benefits
Excellent retirement package and optional deferred compensation plan.
Health, vision, dental, disability, and other supplemental insurance available at reasonable premium rates.
Paid vacation and sick leave.
Nine (9) paid holidays and a personal day.
Tuition waiver available for State Universities and Community Colleges (up to 6 credits per semester).
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