Texas Department of State Health Services · 13 hours ago
Accountant IV BB Acct
Austin, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$5,520.55/mo - $5,907/moThe Texas Department of State Health Services is committed to hiring skilled individuals who are passionate about public health. The Accountant IV position involves performing complex accounting work, including medical billing and financial reporting, while providing guidance and support to team members.
Health Care
Responsibilities
Work a regular and predictable schedule
This position performs complex accounting work under the general supervision of the Laboratory Billing Branch Manager with moderate latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment
Performs medical billing/claiming on behalf of the DSHS Laboratory and DSHS Immunization- Rabies biologicals
Work involves using a medical billing system for coding, posting and processing financial transactions and maintenance of accounts
Answer routine questions during initial inquiries, research and resolve complex accounting questions and respond in a timely manner
Work involves preparing and analyzing financial statements and reports out of Healthpac, the DSHS Laboratory billing system
This position organizes, audits and coordinates the work of others daily
Updates policies and procedures for the branch and provides guidance to other team members
Provides cross-training of duties to others
Use discretion and maintain strict confidentiality of sensitive information
Serves in a supporting role to meet the agency's obligations for disaster response and/or recovery or Continuity of Operations Planning (COOP) activation
Assists branch as necessary
Performs other duties as assigned
Reviews and audits accounting and financial documents for accuracy
Research and reconcile discrepancies in accounts
Process payments and vouchers, perform daily corrections, adjusting and closing of transactions
Perform End of Day Closing duties making sure billing system (Healthpac) balances daily
Maintain a working knowledge of federal, state, enterprise, agency and unit policies, processes and procedures, as well as related enterprise training, for privacy requirements when handling data falling into any of the following categories: HIPAA-Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act, PHI-Protected Health Information, PII-Personally Identifiable Information, and SPI-Sensitive Personal Information
Must keep all Billing Branch records, patient information confidential
Participates in the preparation and printing of weekly and month billing statements
Provides excellent customer service skills to internal staff and external Lab and Rabies Biological customers by returning calls, addressing email and faxes promptly, communicate in a friendly and courteous manner with tact
Research issues pertaining to Lab and Rabies Biological customer accounts and insurance claiming; provide accurate information to all customers in a timely manner
Reconcile all accounts for accuracy and completeness and make corrections as necessary
Oral communication is followed up with documentation on customer contact software (HP ALMS)
Written communication contains accurate information without spelling errors and written in complete sentences
Review and prepare ACH (Automatic Clearing House) and ITV (Internal Transfer Vouchers) payments to be posted by Accountant III's
Review and manually enter RGSC (Rio Grande State Center) when assigned by Accountant V's
Process/Save APEX reports
Instruct data entry research for Accountant III's
Research accounts with discrepancies to resolve complicated issues
Review and make updates to procedures
Must show proficiency in Microsoft Office
Other duties as assigned include, but not limited to: serve as back-up to other Accountants; assist branch as needed; assist in the development of and participate in special projects; maintain current procedures; actively participate and/or serve in a supporting role to meet the agency’s obligations for disaster response and/or recovery and continuity of operations (COOP) activation
Such participation may require an alternate shift pattern assignment and/or location
Qualification
Required
Experience in billing
Handling confidential information
Experience in interaction with customers
Proficiency in Microsoft Office
Ability to answer phone calls and routing incoming calls
Ability to communicate effectively with co-workers and clients
Ability to converse effectively and tactfully with co-workers
Ability to create and maintain a positive and efficient work environment
Ability to express opinions clearly and logically
Ability to follow verbal and written instructions
Ability to handle multiple projects and changing deadlines
Ability to maintain confidentiality
Ability to prepare effective correspondence and reports in an accurate and timely manner
Ability to prepare, maintain and archive detailed records, files, and reports
Ability to process third-party insurance claims
Ability to sit for long periods of time
Ability to work in harmony with others and deal with stressful situations in a diplomatic and tactful manner
Knowledge in the use of network environments, internet and software applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, electronic medical billing/records system, etc.)
Knowledge of agency programs, policies and procedures
Knowledge of office procedures, spelling, punctuation and grammar
Skill and accuracy in data entry
Skill and accuracy in using 10-key
Skill in operating a personal computer and office equipment
Skill in using databases and Microsoft Office
Skills in interpreting and applying policies and procedures
Benefits
Insurance coverage and other benefits available through the State of Texas Group Benefits Plan administered by the Employee Retirement System of Texas (ERS)
Company
Texas Department of State Health Services
Texas Department of State Health Services focuses on public health to promote and protect the health of Texans & their communities.
Founded in 2015
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Carolyn Barrett
Senior Advisor to DSHS CFO
Christy Havel Burton
Chief Financial Officer
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