FISCAL ASSISTANT I - 64082870

Fiscal Assistant IThis position involves independent fiscal and billing duties.

Responsibilities include medical and dental billings to appropriate parties: Medicaid, Medicare, Third Party and Dental. Posting payment to medical and dental accounts. Has computer access to the Health Management System (Hl,4S). Adheres to DOH-Hernando Confidentiality and Security policies and procedures. The incumbent is part of a global public health organization and is expected to support the Florida Department of Health in Hernando County in its mission to protect, promote and improve the health of all people in Florida through integrated state, county and community efforts and its vision to be the Healthiest State in the Nation. Furthermore, the incumbent is expected to incorporate the agency values of Innovation, Collaboration, Accountability, Responsiveness and Excellence in all aspects of their work.Create deposits for the bank as well as balance all deposits from all departments in both Spring Hill and Brooksville CHDs. Load deposits into the FLAIR system/FL Palm. Ensure all deposits are entered within 5 calendar days and take all deposits back to the departments that are out of balance. Scan in all checks and money orders in the proper deposit date. Once all paperwork received from the bank, scan the entire day's paperwork into the online system, ensuring we keep paper records in accordance with records retention policies. Any non-compliance will be listed on the weekly Outstanding Deposits Report issued by Central Office and will be rectified within 48 hours. Responsible for reviewing medical records to ensure billing forms have Current Procedure Terminology (CPT) and International Classification of Disease (ICD) diagnosis codes for billing of same. Independently communicates with clerks, clerical supervisors and providers upon the review of CPT, Diagnostics and HMS Codes. Processes all Medicaid, Medicare, HMO's and other insurance claims for services rendered. Has shared responsibility of reviewing denials with reference to correct ID number, date of birth, other information, and resubmits claims for payments. Coordinates billing function to be sure all is done correctly and in a timely manner. Prepares Health Insurance Claims (HICA) forms for billings that cannot be transmitted electronically. Re-bills and forces claim for any charges not received. Keeps files on claims secure and files office copies of claims already paid for record and auditing purposes. Maintains a tracking system of all claims submitted to ensure payments are received within acceptable or contracted timeframes. Attends all meetings and training pertinent to insurance which may include Medicaid, Medicare, and third-party insurers. Serve as a key holder for receiving room, co-lead in processing, opening, and distributing US mail and courier mail. Distribute daily mail. Take mail to Post Office. Attend all meetings and mandatory training. Other related duties as required. Attends and participates in staff meetings, in-service, training seminars, and other professional and staff development activitiesWorking Knowledge of FLAIR/FLPALM Knowledge of accounting principles, practices, and procedures. Knowledge of the methods of data collection Ability to Plan, organize and coordinate work assignments. Ability to work with minimal supervision. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others. Ability to collect, analyze and interpret accounting data. Ability to work in a team environment. Ability to utilize problem solving techniques. Ability to prepare financial statements and reports. Ability to reconcile balance sheet accounts. Ability to understand and apply rules, regulations, policies, and procedures relating to an accounting program. Ability to prepare and maintain a variety of accounting records. Ability to communicate effectively.Minimum - Have one year experience in Accounts Receivable or Accounts Payable. Preferred - Have a minimum of one year's office experience. Have one year experience in Data Entry.