ACCOUNTANT I

ACCOUNTANT I - 64043439

Date: Jun 1, 2026

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Requisition No: 876603

Agency: Department of Health

Working Title: ACCOUNTANT I - 64043439

Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 64043439

Salary: $45,000.00-$48,000.00

Posting Closing Date: 06/08/2026

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Job posting category – Open Competitive

Your Specific Responsibilities:

This is a highly responsible and independent accounting position working with the billing office and under the direct supervision of Revenue Administrator I - SES. This position is responsible for all activities related to processed payment posting in HMS also collections process including adjustments and resubmissions of claims denied for payment. These responsibilities include the accurate and timely processing of all claims corrections and re-submissions and claims appealing process for the Florida Department of Health in Miami Dade. Ensuring all claims are submitted in accordance with each vendor’s established policy and procedures. Must possess full knowledge of all medical benefit levels, fee schedule and cost-based reimbursement methodology and regulatory requirements for medical reimbursement. Maintains and respects the confidentiality of patient information in accordance with the County Health Department guidelines, the Miami-Dade County Health department policies & procedures, and HIPAA guidelines.

Ensures all payments and adjustments to the specified patient accounts are posted in accordance with established policies and procedures. Ensure that all payments received are posted, deposited, and reconciled accurately and efficiently. Monitors the workflows and priorities of the payment posting process including but not limited to: payment posting, electronic funds transfers and check deposits. Collaborate with the Accounts Receivable Team to guarantee that all payments are being reconciled. Communicate with insurance companies and their partners as necessary to ensure payments and remittances are properly received and posted. Identifies key opportunities to improve outdated processes and systems. Serves as the domain expert in the payment posting department. Mentors and develop team members to ensure cross functional skill sets. Creates and updates the daily posting payment reports in Excel.

Verifies Medicaid, Medicare and private insurance coverage to submit claims to the corresponding entity. Using FMMIS or other Medicaid or Medicare verification system to identify eligible clients. Reviews claim data submitted on encounter forms for completeness and compliance with guidelines. Prepare encounter forms for all health units to request third party reimbursement for services rendered to patients. Post payments within 48 hours of receipt date. Re-processes denials within one week of receipt date. This involves working on sensitive confidential information pertaining to clients. Must use the HMS system to process all third parties billing.

Tracks past due accounts by classifying them into 30, 60, 90, and 120 + days past due, and follows up on the account balances and obtains payments as necessary. Enter payments and adjustments into patient's accounts; reconciles patients' accounts according to status of Paid, Denied, or Pending. Presents account for write-off according to departmental guidelines and generate weekly and monthly end reports. Reviews of State Lab invoices in a monthly basis, to verify services charged, were surely provided and recorded in HMS.

Maintain claims pending file in alphabetized order with supporting documentation. Maintain alphabetized clients file with demographic information. Maintain private insurance files with company information. Maintain physician file by date of service with billing information. Maintain health unit file by date with billing contact information. Maintain billing annually with updates information.

Attend meetings and training as requested, regarding the program, and in-service education to enhance professional growth. Ensures accurate completion and timely submission of all administrative records including EARS, timesheets, mileage, FDENs, etc. Receives and services telephone calls to verify information on clients, eligibility periods, account status and other information.

Performs all other duties as assigned.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and records, designing forms, and other office procedures and terminology according to the program needs.

• Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.

• Ability to effectively Manage one's own time. The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you. The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.

• Performing day-to-day administrative tasks such as maintaining information files and processing paperwork.

• Ability to use Web Portal and Interchange Medicaid verification system. Knowledge of HMS- billing module.

Qualifications:

Minimum -

Medical billing experience.

Where You Will Work

8175 NW 12th Street, Suite 306, Doral, FL 33126

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.

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

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• Flexible Spending Accounts;

• Tuition waivers;

• And 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 clickinghere ( . All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.

Location:

MIAMI, FL, US, 33126

Nearest Major Market:Miami