Accounting Associate- Patient Payables

About this role

It’s inspiring to work with a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they’re doing!
When you become part of the Chapters Health Team, you’ll realize it’s more than a job. It’s a mission. We’re committed to providing outstanding patient care and a high level of customer service in our communities every day. Our employees make all the difference in our success!
Role:
The Accounts Payable Representative is responsible for ensuring accurate payments to vendors/providers which includes processing invoices/claims, conducting research, obtaining approval, recordkeeping, and maintaining vendor/provider relationships.
Qualifications:

• Minimum of one (1) year accounting experience to include General Ledger, AP, A/R or Financial Reporting

• For Patient Payables - preferred two (2) years experience in medical claims processing, medical biller or coder.

• Computer experience to include Microsoft (Outlook, Excel, Word) and Windows Explorer

• Team player and self-starter who is accurate and detail-oriented

• Professional attitude

• Highly organized, with the ability to effectively manage many tasks simultaneously

• Able to maintain a strict level of confidentiality

• Proficient in time management skills with the ability to prioritize a variety of duties and complete projects within assigned time frames

Competencies:

• Satisfactorily complete competency requirements for this position.

Responsibilities of all employees:

• Represent the Company professionally at all times through care delivered and/or services provided to all clients.

• Comply with all State, federal and local government regulations, maintaining a strong position against fraud and abuse.

• Comply with Company policies, procedures and standard practices.

• Observe the Company's health, safety and security practices.

• Maintain the confidentiality of patients, families, colleagues and other sensitive situations within the Company.

• Use resources in a fiscally responsible manner.

• Promote the Company through participation in community and professional organizations.

• Participate proactively in improving performance at the organizational, departmental and individual levels.

• Improve own professional knowledge and skill level.

• Advance electronic media skills.

• Support Company research and educational activities.

• Share expertise with co-workers both formally and informally.

• Participate in Quality Assessment and Performance Improvement activities as appropriate for the position.
Job Responsibilities:
Overhead Payables:

• Process invoices/check requests using automated AP system

• Enters vouchers into AP system and reviews for accuracy. For employee expense reports, make sure all receipts are attached and adheres to policy.

• Assigns correct affiliate/GL account coding to each voucher.

• Assigns approver and submits for approval.

• Adds any voucher that requires special attention to the special handling log.

• For new vendors, obtains a copy of the vendors’ W-9 as well as ACH information for proper set-up into the system.

• Communicates with vendors and teams with regards to problems/questions concerning invoices.

• Updates all required logs.

• Reviews system queues/reports to ensure all invoices are being paid in a timely manner.

• Assists with annual 1099 process.

Patient Payables:

• Efficiently and accurately analyzes claim submissions to determine whether the claim should be accepted, rejected, approved or denied for payment based on the legally binding agreement and/or fee schedules and the patient conditions.

• Resolves pended claims, secondary review claims and prior approval requests.

• Reviews and addresses provider inquiries regarding claim adjudication, including incoming phone calls, correspondence, and appeals.

• Research requests for overpayment/underpayment efficiently and accurately, submit data and resolution to the supervisor for final determination.

• Maintains a thorough knowledge of third-party billing and reimbursement requirements.

• Ensure accurate record keeping of all vendors, including TIN, NPI, Physical Address, Remit Address and Vendor Contact person’s email address and phone number.

Compensation Pay Range:
$18.43 - $27.43This position requires consent to drug and/or alcohol testing after a conditional offer of employment is made, as well as on-going compliance with the Drug-Free Workplace Policy.
All Chapters Health System employees performing services for Florida affiliates are submitted through the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse to verify eligibility after a conditional offer of employment is made as well as ongoing eligibility. For more information, please visit .
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