What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accounting Assistant position at Benton Franklin Health District?

Accounting Assistant I

Billing & Vital Records Department

The Position

GENERAL SUMMARY : Provide customer service and support under the direction of the Contracts & Billing Manager.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS :

Billing Office :

Receive and receipt large batch payments for Medicare, Medicaid and third-party insurances. Calculate adjustments and make appropriate distribution of payments.
Post and reconcile all types of individual and 3rd party payer payments received in the mail daily. Including electronic credit cards and VitalChek payment processing. Calculate adjustments as needed.
Prepare daily bank deposits.
Data entry of charges, including price over-rides when applicable according to Heath District policy.
Electronic billing of Medicare, Medicaid and third-party insurance claims.
Work denied claims, research coding issues and questions and resubmit claims when appropriate.
Work credit balance reports, Aging of Accounts Reports and collection reports to determine necessary actions to resolve outstanding balances. Create letters, memos, and various correspondences as needed using a word processor.
Other duties as assigned.

Vital Records Office :

Responsible for issuing certified copies of birth & death certificates.

Post charges and payments.

Supply funeral homes with forms, handbooks, instructions and assistance as needed concerning policies and procedures for Washington State. Provide assistance as needed for shipping human remains out of country.

Provide education to clients regarding delayed birth certificates, obtaining birth or death certificates from other states, certificates for foreign-born citizens, correcting error on birth and death certificates, paternity affidavits, and how to obtain a legal last name change.

Refer death certificate cases clearly defined in the RCW's to coroner when have not been previously reported.

Validate burial transit permits for Benton and Franklin County deaths for funeral homes that are out of the local area.

Transmit all original hard copy death certificates and prepare corresponding reports monthly.

Prepare and disseminate vital records reports to local area Police departments and, Department of Licensing.

Ensure that Notices or Removals are filed by funeral homes in a timely manner for out-of-county deaths.

Coordinate disposition of remains with authorities, ensuring proper procedures are followed for families wishing to transfer remains without assistance of a funeral home.

Prepare invoices upon request. Prepare daily bank deposits.

Other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES :

Knowledge in general office practices, including cash handling and ability to reconcile data.

Knowledge of medical insurance billing practices and procedures including requirements of third-party insurances, Medicare, and Medicaid related to Public Health preferred.

Knowledge of diagnosis and procedure coding principles preferred.

Knowledge of accounting principles and practices preferred.

Ability to learn and utilize specialized software programs accurately and effectively.

Knowledge of computers and various software programs such as Microsoft Word and Excel preferred.

Ability to use a 10-key calculator and type a minimum of 40 wpm required.

Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing to a diverse staff and clientele.

Ability to work with details and analyze data for correctness with a high degree of accuracy, prioritizing workload to meet customer needs and agency requirements.

The Requirements & Selection Process

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS : A high school diploma or GED. Prefer a two-years in accounting or business. Three years previous medical billing experience preferred.

Additional Requirements : Performance of job duties requires driving on a regular basis, a valid Washington State driver's license, the use of the incumbent's personal motor vehicle when a District fleet vehicle is not available for use, and proof of appropriate auto insurance.

COVID-19 Vaccine Requirement Information, i n accordance with Washington State Governor's Proclamation 21.14.2, as a condition of employment, BFHD employees must be fully vaccinated or have an approved medical / religious accommodation by time of hire. People are considered fully vaccinated two weeks after receiving their final dose in a vaccine series. Vaccine or an approved accommodation will be verified prior to first day of work. Should you not be fully vaccinated or have an approved medical / religious accommodation you will not be able to start employment with BFHD. Please contact Human Resources at v if you have questions.

SELECTION PROCESS : The most qualified applicants, based in part upon evaluation of the completed application and related information will be invited for an interview.

Criminal Background Check required upon candidate selection.

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Salary : $3,054 - $3,368

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