Accounting Clerk I

Job Description

Job Description

Location: Tallahassee, FL

Department: Accounting Services

F/T or P/T status: Full-Time

Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

About the role:

We are seeking an Accounting Clerk I to support the Accounting Services team with patient account billing, collections, and accounts payable activities. This role focuses on ensuring accurate member billing, processing financial transactions, and supporting collections and reconciliation efforts related to patient accounts.

The Accounting Clerk I assists with invoice processing, patient statement review, denial follow‑up, and aging activities, while maintaining accurate records and supporting compliance with internal accounting processes. This position also interacts with members and internal teams to resolve billing inquiries and ensure accurate account balances.

We're looking for someone who has:

• High school diploma or GED
• Minimum of one year of related experience in accounting, billing, collections, or financial operations preferred
• Experience processing invoices, payments, or accounts payable transactions
• Ability to review and reconcile medical billing statements and identify discrepancies
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to ensure accuracy in data entry and financial records
• Ability to communicate clearly and professionally with members and internal departments by phone and email
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and basic office applications

Highly preferred candidates also have:

• Experience working with patient accounts, medical billing, or healthcare financial services
• Experience managing aging accounts, collections, or denial resolution workflows
• Experience reconciling credit card transactions or financial statements
• Familiarity with claims rebilling, refunds, and account corrections
• Experience supporting 1099 processing or financial reporting processes
• Experience with Nextgen Healthcare software

About Capital Health Plan (CHP):

CHP is a locally based, not‑for‑profit health maintenance organization serving the Tallahassee region for more than four decades. Founded by community leaders with a mission to deliver high‑quality and patient‑centered health care, CHP has grown into a nationally recognized healthcare organization while remaining deeply rooted in the communities it serves.

CHP is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to maintaining a workplace that values professionalism, integrity, and respect. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status.