What are the responsibilities and job description for the Skilled Nursing Facility Long Term Care Biller (Accountant I) - Fitzsimons VCLC - Aurora position at State of Colorado?
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Additionally, as an Accountant I you can expect to:
- Bills Medicaid, Medicare, VA, private pay, hospice, and associated supplemental plans
- Creates and tracks monthly private billing statements and creates and tracks monthly insurance billing statements
- Collects payment upon arrival, ensures correct tracking in PCC (accounts receivable system) which includes any payer source status changes prior to discharge
- Maintains ledger to substantiate Medicaid, Medicare, VA, private pay, and Hospice accounts receivable amounts on the balance sheet
- Records cash receipts in PCC and prepares daily bank deposits
- Prepares, aging, collections & Bad Debt Allowance reports
- Manages resident Persona Needs account, issues monthly statements & reconciles monthly
- Acts as a liaison between the Business Office, Admissions Departments, and resident/family members
- Reviews and confirms financial status prior to admission
- Maintains the Medicaid PETI process of the facility by coordinating with the facility's Social Services Department Department of Health Care Policy and Financing, and Business Office Manager about allowable charges and obtaining financial approval for the billing and reimbursement process
- Discusses financial changes and obligations with resident/family members as needed due to change with the annual cost of living adjustments, i.e. 5615 forms
- Assists residents with lump sum distribution payments from the VA so it does not jeopardize their Medicaid status
- Monitors Medicaid eligibility, annual redeterminations, and/or updated ULTC 100.2 assessments
- Other Duties as Assigned
Experience Only:
- Four (4) years of relevant experience in an occupation related to the work assigned to this position
OR
Education and Experience:
- A combination of related education (coursework requires 27 semester hours completed in accounting or auditing) and/or relevant experience in an occupation related to the work assigned equal to four (4) years
- Current, valid licensure as a CPA by the Colorado Board of Accountancy will substitute for four (4) years of education
Preferred Qualifications:
- Long-term care billing experience
- Knowledge of software/platforms including Point Click Care, Medicaid portal, Medicare billing
- CDHS employees (all Direct contact with vulnerable persons):
CBI name check and fingerprint check, ICON Colorado court database, Medicare fraud database, Reference Checks, Professional License verification (licensure requirements), Drug Screen, PREA (Division of Youth Services), Trails check (direct contact with children), CAPS (direct contact with adults – Mental Health Institutes, Regional Centers, Veterans Community Living Centers) - Must be willing to test for Tuberculosis (TB) test.
- Former State employees who were disciplinarily terminated or resigned in lieu of termination must disclose the information on the application and provide an explanation why the prior termination or resignation should not disqualify the applicant from the current position. Absent extraordinary circumstances, prior disciplinary termination or resignation in lieu of termination will disqualify the applicant from future State employment with CDHS
Appeal Rights:
If you receive notice that you have been eliminated from consideration for this position, you may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board or request a review by the State Personnel Director.
An appeal or review must be submitted on the official appeal form, signed by you or your representative. This form must be delivered to the State Personnel Board by email (dpa_state.personnelboard@state.co.us), postmarked in US Mail or hand delivered (1525 Sherman Street, 4th Floor, Denver CO 80203), or faxed (303.866.5038) within ten (10) calendar days from your receipt of notice or acknowledgement of the department’s action.
For more information about the appeals process, the official appeal form, and how to deliver it to the State Personnel Board; go to spb.colorado.gov; contact the State Personnel Board for assistance at (303) 866-3300; or refer to 4 Colorado Code of Regulations (CCR) 801-1, State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director's Administrative Procedures, Chapter 8, Resolution of Appeals and Disputes, at spb.colorado.gov under Rules.
How to Apply
The Assessment Process
For additional recruiting questions, please contact joel.drahos@state.co.us.
About Us:
If your goal is to build a career that makes a difference, consider joining the dedicated people of the Colorado Department of Human Services (CDHS). Our professionals strive to design and deliver high quality human and health services that improve the safety, independence, and well-being of the people of Colorado. In addition to a great location and rewarding and meaningful work, we offer:
Strong, secure, yet flexible retirement benefits including a PERA Defined Benefit Plan or PERA Defined Contribution Plan www.copera.org plus 401(k) and 457 plans
Medical and dental health plans
Employer supplemented Health Savings Account
Paid life insurance
Short- and long-term disability coverage
11 paid holidays per year plus vacation and sick leave
BenefitHub state employee discount program
Employee Wellness program MotivateMe
Excellent work-life programs, such as flexible schedules, training and more
*Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. For more
information, go to https://www.colorado.gov/pacific/dhr/student-loan-forgiveness-programs.
Our Values:
We believe in a people-first approach: To serve the people of Colorado, we develop a culture and work environment that creates an energized, inspired, and healthy team capable of giving their best to Coloradans.
Balance creates quality of life: We want our team to be resilient through a supportive workplace that values flexibility, health and wellness, and employee engagement.
We hold ourselves accountable: We take responsibility through our actions, programs, and results for the state of health and human services in Colorado.
Transparency matters: We are open and honest with employees, our partners, the Coloradans we serve, and the public.
We are ethical: We abide by what is best for those we serve by doing what is right, not what is easy.
Collaboration helps us rise together: We work together with all partners, employees, and clients to achieve the best outcomes for Coloradans.
We are committed to increasing the diversity of our staff and providing culturally responsive programs and services. Therefore, we encourage responses from people of diverse backgrounds and abilities.
ADAA Accommodations: CDHS is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, our agency will assist individuals who have a disability with any reasonable accommodation requests related to employment, including completing the application process, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, participating in the employee selection process, and/or to perform essential job functions where the requested accommodation does not impose an undue hardship. If you have a disability and require reasonable accommodation to ensure you have a positive experience applying or interviewing for this position, please direct your inquiries to our ADAAA Coordinator, Nancy Schmelzer, at cdhs_ada@state.co.us or call 1-800-929-0791.
~THE STATE OF COLORADO IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER~
Salary : $57,708 - $92,340
