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Publix Super Markets · 12 hours ago

Sr. Collections Specialist - Pharmacy - Lakeland

Lakeland, FL

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

3+ years exp

Publix Super Markets is a prominent grocery store chain, and they are seeking a Senior Collections Specialist focused on Pharmacy operations. The role involves managing pharmacy collections, auditing sales, and ensuring compliance with relevant regulations while analyzing and preparing reports to support decision-making.

Food and BeverageGroceryRetail

No H1B

Responsibilities

Responsible for managing and improving the aging report on unpaid pharmacy claims, collecting money for all pharmacy 3rd party sales receivables, as well as designing and implementing internal controls to support new business initiatives

Responsible for analyzing and preparing routine and ad-hoc reporting identifying operational fluctuations in account balances and/or transactional data within the various Pharmacy systems to ensure accuracy and enable sound, fact-based decisions related to the Pharmacy 3rd Party Sales account

Responsible for understanding and complying with Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) and Sarbanes-Oxley section 404 (SOX 404)

Qualification

Accounting PrinciplesAccounts ReceivableHIPAA complianceExcelPharmacy OperationsSOX requirementsAnalytical thinkingProfessionalismVerbal communicationWritten communicationSelf-motivated

Required

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or another analytical discipline or equivalent experience

3 years' experience in accounting or any retail position

Knowledge of Accounting Principles and Accounts Receivable functions

Intermediate knowledge of Excel, Access, Internet, and Outlook

Basic knowledge of Microsoft Access

Verbal and written communication skills

Analytical thinking skills

Ability to handle a variety of tasks and responsibilities with multiple interruptions

Ability to work under deadlines and handle the pressure of deadlines

Technical skills

Must be self-motivated

Must be flexible and highly productive

Must exhibit professionalism and the ability to deal with confidential subject matter

Must be able to work a variable works schedule

Preferred

Master's degree in Accounting, Finance or another analytical discipline

5 years' experience in accounting or any retail position

HIPAA certification

Knowledge of Continuous Quality Improvement process methodology

Knowledge of Pharmacy Operations, Terminology of Insurance carriers

Knowledge and understanding of Pharmacy systems (Inmar, ERX, terminology, etc.)

Knowledge of SOX requirements and controls relating to Accounts Receivable, as well as HIPAA

Ability to work in accordance with the HIPAA Compliance policy

Benefits

Employee stock ownership plan that contributes Publix stock to associates each year at no cost

An opportunity to purchase additional shares of our privately-held stock

401(k) retirement savings plan

Group health, dental and vision plans

Paid Time Off

Paid Parental Leave

Short- and long-term disability insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Free hot lunches (buffet-style) at facilities with a cafeteria

Visit our website to see all of our benefits: Benefits - Jobs (publix.com)

To reward associates for their contributions to the company for the calendar year, Publix provides a Holiday Bonus in November.In the first year of continuous employment the bonus is equal to 15 hours of pay, and in the second year of continuous employment the bonus is equal to one week’s pay if associate remains employed through issue date of the bonus check.In subsequent years, the bonus is equal to two weeks’ pay.