ACCOUNTANT I - 64000684 - STATE OF FLORIDA : Job Details

Requisition No: 843796 Agency: Department of HealthWorking Title: ACCOUNTANT I - 64000684 Pay Plan: Career ServicePosition Number: 64000684 Salary: $40,000 - $41,800.20 Posting Closing Date: 01/02/2025 Total Compensation Estimator ToolTitle: ACCOUNTANT I - 64000684Location: Naples, FL INTERNAL AGENCY OPPORTUNITYApplicants accepted only from Florida Department of Health employees, (includes OPS, Career Service, SES or SMS employees). Applicants will not be accepted from outside of the department. Your Specific Responsibilities:This position is assigned to the Health Information Management Office with the Department of Health in Collier County (DOH-Collier). The incumbent must be able to work with a team and must be able to communicate effectively with clients and representatives from 3rd party insurance companies, Medicaid and Medicare for the verification of insurance and coverage. Additionally, this position serves as a key member of a health information management team responsible for client scheduling, registration, clinic check-in/check-out, fee collection, and other billing functions. Continuously demonstrates the Department's ICARE values. This position reports to the Health Information Manager-SES Medical Billing: Performs billing functions for the DOH-Collier including, but not limited to:

• Tracks, maintains and monitors HMS billing discrepancies. Researches and corrects billing and coding discrepancies.
• Provides technical assistance, training and guidance through staff training, and correspondence or via the telephone.
• Serves on work teams to solve operational and programmatic issues. At least quarterly visits billing hub to address coding and billing issues.
• Charges entry, collects fees, including co-payments, deductibles, and balances from clients according to the established sliding scales, agency policy or private insurance protocols.
• Accounts for and documents fees collected according to established policy.
• Adheres to End of Day (FOO) policies and procedures which includes, but is not limited to, cash drawer maintenance, billing reconciliation and entering chargeable items.
• Produces Cash Drawer Report and reconciles receipts with refunds. Transport fees according to Cashier policy to be securely kept overnight in the safe.
• Receives and audits CSR for completeness and accuracy.
• Reconciles CSR for errors, obtains corrections, and prepares for billing.
• Generates and reviews unbilled records and provided client services in HMS using HMS Report Portal.
• Promptly takes corrective action for all billing errors found in course of billing reviews of clinics.
• Resubmits claims when needed, manually completes claims when necessary.
• Works as the DOH Collier Liaison with billing HUB to address all claim denials.
• Reviews the monthly list of clients to be sent to collections to guarantee no payment plan had been stablished between the client and DOH.

Health Information Management: Performs Health Information management functions for the Florida Department of Health in Collier County including, but not limited to: Health Management System (HMS):

• Makes clinic appointments utilizing HMS Scheduling Module.
• Registers clients for services in HMS, determines financial eligibility and payment status.
• Posts services into the services and billing module in HMS.
• Merges Duplicate Clients in HMS using the monthly duplicate report under System Administrator Module.
• Incumbent is responsible for updating prices in HMS according to changes in the Fee Schedule and coordinating update of CBR rates with billing Hub each year.
• Incumbent is responsible for obtaining and updating NDC Vaccine numbers every year.

General Administrative:

• Makes copies of medical records as requested by authorized personnel including providers and clients.
• Serves as backup for Health Information Manager in handling Subpoenas and sensitive Requests of PHI.
• Verifies payment source for each client prior to each visit.
• Performs cashiering duties for client payment of services.
• Reviews voicemail and returns messages left into the appointment hotline.

Performs other duties as assigned.Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to interview clients to obtain both demographic and financial information.
• Ability to accurately enter data into HMS or comparable client management system, and retrieve information, and use search tools Knowledge of basic office procedures and practices such as alphabetizing files.
• Knowledge of basic arithmetic
• Knowledge of medical billing process
• Skill in the use of computers, specifically Microsoft applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.)
• Ability to operate basic office equipment including a switchboard phone system, fax machine, copiers, and printers Ability to interact with the public and other DOH staff in a professional, courteous, and effective manner.
• Ability to organize and maintain filing systems.
• Ability to communicate effectively with others.
• Ability to serve a diverse population.
• Knowledge of and sensitivity to cultural and linguistic competence
• Ability to work flexible hours to meet needs of department or program.
• Ability to apply continuous quality Improvement tools and techniques to monitor outcomes and Improve efficiencies.

Qualifications:Required:

• Fluency in English/Spanish or English/Creole.
• Valid Driver's license and ability to provide reliable transportation. Lift boxes up to 25 pounds and climb small ladder.
• Incumbent may be required to work before, during and/or beyond normal work hours or days in the event of an emergency. Emergency duty required of the incumbent includes working in special needs or Red Cross shelters, 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.
• Incumbent will have access to records containing social security numbers in the performance of job duties in accordance with DOHP-50-18-23

Preferred:

• A High School Diploma or equivalent

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:Naples, FLThe 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

(For more information, please click www.myfrs.com);

• 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: 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-###-####). 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. Location: