ACCOUNTANT I

Requisition No: 882791


Agency: Department of Health

Working Title: ACCOUNTANT I - 64058864

Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 64058864


Salary: $34,760.00 - $43,833.66


Posting Closing Date: 09/04/2026


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Accountant I - 64058864

Open Competitive Job posting


Your Specific Responsibilities:

T he incumbent is part of a global public health organization and is expected to support the Florida Department of Health in Pasco 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.

Responsible for reviewing unbilled services. Audits all billings to insurance companies for accuracy and completeness, including CPT codes, diagnosis codes, billing provider, pay source, and other required elements. Creates bill files and reviews all bill file reports. Generates claim twice per week. Places Local Billing and BCC (Breast & Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program) HCFAs in the shared folder and uploads the BCC reconciliation report. Validates claim acceptance in CHC, the Medicaid portal, and/or mails claims when required. Make necessary corrections to failed or rejected claims and notify the Pasco Supervisor of identified errors. Handles payment processing, including contacting insurance companies regarding payment discrepancies, incorrect payment amounts, recoupments, interest payments, and billing secondary payors. Processes denials and claim resubmissions. Reviews EOB denials, contacts insurance companies, submits disputes/appeals, corrects and resubmits claims, and bills secondary payors as needed. Follows up on aged claims not yet adjudicated by insurance companies. Generates monthly write-off and collections reports. Audits for accurate billing, rabies immunizations, and retroactive Medicaid coverage. After Pasco approval, processes write-offs and collections in HMS (Health Management Systems). Generate patient statements. Audits statements for correct charges, addresses, and payor assignments for minors. Ensure that services exempt from statement generation, such as Parent Aware FP minors with an open balance are manually generated when necessary. Creates and monitors other required reports, including Delinquent Accounts Receivable Reports and Accounts Receivable Reporting Policy reports (DOHP 4-A1-3). Ensure staff receive appropriate training. Answers clinic billing questions and prepares, updates, and maintains instructional and reference materials for the clinic.

Reconciles HMS services for self-pay clients at least every 15 business days using the Reconciliation Report. Responsible for completing applicable error reports. Tracks payments for local billings. Invoices once per month by the 7th and tracks payments at least once per month. Processes over-the-phone payments in HMS and processes insurance credit card payments.

Performs fee schedule maintenance and price updates. Ensures HMS services are programmed correctly with CPT, PC, and HMC codes.

Serves as backup for setting up new agreements/vouchers, generating delete reports, completing Medicaid pending application and adjustment reports, entering new insurances, and inactivating obsolete insurances in HMS. Reconciles Nutrition invoices and tracks payments.

Provides backup assistance to the clinic with preparing refund applications and managing dishonored payments.

Performs other duties as needed.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

This position may require reaching, bending, stretching, twisting and stooping.

Knowledge of accounting principles, practices and procedures.

Knowledge of the methods of data collection.

Ability to prepare financial statements and reports.

Ability to design and implement accounting systems.

Ability to prepare and maintain a variety of accounting records.

Ability to analyze and interpret accounting data.

Ability to understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies and procedures relating to an accounting program.

Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments.

Ability to communicate effectively.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.

Ability to utilize problem-solving techniques.

Qualifications:

Minimum - Valid Drivers License. Reliable Transportation.

Preferred - Assiciate degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business.

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:

7509 State Road 52


Hudson, FL 34667

The 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;

Your take home pay can be significantly influenced by your insurance premiums.


Compare your current premium with the State of Florida employee premiums!

• Monthly employee premium for the standard PPO/HMO:
  • Single coverage is $50
  • Family coverage is $180
• Monthly employee premium for the High Deductible Health Plan PPO/HMO:
  • Single coverage is $15
  • Family coverage is $64.30

• Retirement plan options, including employer contributions

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• Flexible Spending Accounts;
• State of Florida Tuition Waiver Program;
• Professional Development Training Opportunities
• And much more!

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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.

All Florida Department of Health positions require the incumbent to be able to learn and communicate effectively, orally and in writing, in English. Applicants who do not meet this requirement will not be considered.


The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.


Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center View phone number on click.appcast.io). 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.


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.


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 View phone number on click.appcast.io). 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.


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