FISCAL ASSISTANT I

Requisition No: 878393 Agency: Department of Health Working Title: FISCAL ASSISTANT I - 64054783 Position Number: 64054783 Salary: $36,498.00 - $37,800.10 annually Responsibilities This position is responsible for ensuring client visits are coded correctly by medical staff, ensuring the insurance information is accurate and completing the billing of the encounter forms for the clinics. The incumbent in this position must have excellent data entry skills, ability to communicate with the public in a professional and polite manner, collect fees for services, set up payment plans, and a variety of other fiscal and clerical duties that require independent judgement to accomplish. This position assists with scheduling client appointments and answering the phones in the clinic. This position will be under the daily supervision of the Office Operations Manager. Performs as the clinic(s) cashier and verifies/enters encounter form data in HMS daily, assuring that all services marked on the encounter forms are entered in the HMS billing system. Ensures that appropriate ICD 10 diagnosis codes and authorizations are included for billing purposes. Completes billing for each encounter form to the appropriate payor source. Encounter forms that are either $0 pay or the client has a share of cost will be entered and billed to the client. Collection of any other balance on the account or arrangements set up with the clients to pay the balance due and maintain spreadsheet for tracking of payment plans. Issues a receipt to all clients as they exit the clinic. It is the responsibility of the incumbent to reconcile encounter forms daily from the check in reports and ensure that all encounter forms have been turned in and entered in HMS. If an encounter form is missing, it must be located and processed daily. Responsible for daily cash drawer balancing. Ensures insurance information is correctly entered in HMS prior to checking out clients. If client(s) need to schedule their next appointment; it will be completed at time of check-out. Assists with phones in the clinics scheduling clients for appointments and their other needs, on an as needed daily basis. Incumbent conducts Chart Audits by using the approved chart audit tool for monthly monitoring of end user client billing within HMS. Incumbent is to complete assigned department/clinic audits. The department lead will coordinate assignment of clinics to audit. Participates in QI team(s) and prepares QI data/charts/spreadsheets for production tracking. Performs other related duties as requested by supervisor with adequate instruction. Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Ability to enter large quantities of medical coding data via computer, accurately and in a timely manner. Knowledge of basic bookkeeping principles and practices. Knowledge of general office procedures and practices. Ability to post, balance and reconcile fiscal records. Ability to perform basic arithmetical calculations. Ability to organize and file materials. Ability to review fiscal data for accuracy and completeness. Ability to compile and maintain fiscal data. Ability to work independently and as a team player. Ability to communicate effectively. Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others. Ability to understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies and procedures relating to an accounting program. Skilled in typing or in the use of keyboard‑controlled data input devices. Ability to follow directions. Ability to sort data alphabetically, numerically and categorically. Ability to read and record information. Ability to work quickly and accurately. 2 years of data entry experience. Qualifications MINIMUM 6 months cashiering experience 1 year customer service experience PREFERRED Eligibility experience with DOH, DCF, WIC 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 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 MARION COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT 1801 SE 32ND AVE OCALA FLORIDA 34471 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; Retirement plan options, including employer contributions. 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. 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. 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 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. 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. For assistance, call the People First Service Center at View phone number on click.appcast.io Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Eastern time. Pursuant to Florida Law, 110.211 F. S., the State of Florida is an EEO employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr