About the role
It’s inspiring to work with a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they’re doing!
When you become part of the Chapters Health Team, you’ll realize it’s more than a job. It’s a mission. We’re committed to providing outstanding patient care and a high level of customer service in our communities every day. Our employees make all the difference in our success!
Role:
The Accounts Payable Representative is responsible for ensuring accurate payments to vendors/providers which includes processing invoices/claims, conducting research, obtaining approval, recordkeeping, and maintaining vendor/provider relationships.
Qualifications:
Minimum of one (1) year accounting experience to include General Ledger, AP, A/R or Financial
Reporting
For Patient Payables - preferred two (2) years experience in medical claims processing, medical biller or coder.
Computer experience to include Microsoft (Outlook, Excel, Word) and Windows
Explorer
Team player and self-starter who is accurate and detail-
oriented
Professional
attitude
Highly organized, with the ability to effectively manage many tasks
simultaneously
Able to maintain a strict level of
confidentiality
Proficient in time management skills with the ability to prioritize a variety of duties and complete projects within assigned time
frames
Competencies:
Satisfactorily complete competency requirements for this
position.
Responsibilities of all
employees:
Represent the Company professionally at all times through care delivered and/or services provided to all
clients.
Comply with all State, federal and local government regulations, maintaining a strong position against fraud and
abuse.
Comply with Company policies, procedures and standard
practices.
Observe the Company's health, safety and security
practices.
Maintain the confidentiality of patients, families, colleagues and other sensitive situations within the
Company.
Use resources in a fiscally responsible
manner.
Promote the Company through participation in community and professional
organizations.
Participate proactively in improving performance at the organizational, departmental and individual
levels.
Improve own professional knowledge and skill
level.
Advance electronic media
skills.
Support Company research and educational
activities.
Share expertise with co-workers both formally and
informally.
Participate in Quality Assessment and Performance Improvement activities as appropriate for the
position.
Job
Responsibilities:
Overhead Payables: Process invoices/check requests using automated AP
system
Enters vouchers into AP system and reviews for accuracy. For employee expense reports, make sure all receipts are attached and adheres to policy.
Assigns correct affiliate/GL account coding to each voucher.
Assigns approver and submits for
approval.
Adds any voucher that requires special attention to the special handling
log.
For new vendors, obtains a copy of the vendors’ W-9 as well as ACH information for proper set-up into the
system.
Communicates with vendors and teams with regards to problems/questions concerning
invoices.
Updates all required
logs.
Reviews system queues/reports to ensure all invoices are being paid in a timely
manner.
Assists with annual 1099
process.
Patient Payables
:
Efficiently and accurately analyzes claim submissions to determine whether the claim should be accepted, rejected, approved or denied for payment based on the legally binding agreement and/or fee schedules and the patient conditions.
Resolves pended claims, secondary review claims and prior approval requests
.
Reviews and addresses provider inquiries regarding claim adjudication, including incoming phone calls, correspondence, and
appeals.
Research requests for overpayment/underpayment efficiently and accurately, submit data and resolution to the supervisor for final determination.
Maintains a thorough knowledge of third-party billing and reimbursement
requirements.
Ensure accurate record keeping of all vendors, including TIN, NPI, Physical Address, Remit Address and Vendor Contact person’s email address and phone number.
Compensation Pay Range:
$18.43 - $27.43
This position requires consent to drug and/or alcohol testing after a conditional offer of employment is made, as well as on-going compliance with the Drug-Free Workplace Policy.
All Chapters Health System employees performing services for Florida affiliates are submitted through the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse to verify eligibility after a conditional offer of employment is made as well as ongoing eligibility. For more information, please visit
https://info.flclearinghouse.com/
.