Accounting Clerk I - Ambulance Medical Billing Job at Pasco County, FL
Salary
$16.54 - $24.81 Hourly
Location
Throughout Pasco County. Headquarters in Land O'Lakes, FL
Job Type
Full Time
Department
Fire Rescue
Job Number
2223-164
Closing
12/22/2022 11:59 PM Eastern
Salary Range
Salary Range: $16.54 - $24.81
Pay Grade
Pay Grade: N29
Salary Disclosure
Pay rates are based on education, skill, experience level and internal equity. New Hires are generally brought in from minimum to midpoint of pay range.
General Description
Specialized clerical/bookkeeping work involving the application of accounting principles in the keeping of fiscal records, accounts receivable, medical billing in the project tracking system.
Essential Job Functions
Reviews and interprets Patient Care Reports (PCR) for the input of billing using RescueNet Software. Enters charges based on policy outline by County Fee Schedule. Assigns proper medical codes defined in the ICD9/10 coding manual based on the medical narrative and enters the information according to the different needs of the various insurance carriers including Medicare, Medicaid, etc. Verifies insurance coverage. Telephones, writes, or electronically communicates with insurance company to verify coverage and to obtain information. Performs typing of correspondence, reports, memoranda, forms, and records. Answers questions regarding statements and insurance coverage. Telephones or writes companies with unpaid insurance claims. Enters payments from electronic remittance downloads, check copies and EOB's. Identifies and interprets data to be entered. Ability to maintain HIPAA compliance. Performs related work as required.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Knowledge of bookkeeping principles and procedures.
- Ability to acquire knowledge of the rules and regulations relative to accounting records.
- Ability to operate office machinery to include a computer terminal and a PC (Relevant software includes: Microsoft Office products: Word, Outlook, Excel, Medical Billing Software).
- Ability to make mathematical calculations with speed and accuracy.
- Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees and the general public.
Minimum Requirements
PHYSICAL SKILLS: Ability to communicate effectively using verbal, written and visual communication.
EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE: Graduation from high school or possession of an acceptable equivalency diploma. One (1) year of experience in bookkeeping and/or the maintenance of fiscal records and/or medical records. Experience with a computer terminal or PC. Familiarity with International Classification Disease Codes (ICD-9/10), RescueNet Software and medical billing experience is preferred. Customer service and/or data entry experience is preferred.
LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS OR REGISTRATIONS: Must possess a valid Florida driver's license.
ADA STATEMENT: A qualified employee or applicant with a disability may be afforded a reasonable accommodation to perform the essential job functions of a position in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.
DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE: Pasco County BOCC is a drug-free workplace in accordance with Federal and Florida law.
EMERGENCY RESPONSE/RECOVERY ACTIVITIES: All employees will be required to work before, during, or after an emergency. During an emergency, employees may temporarily be assigned to work and perform duties outside the normal scope of their position, location and work schedule to fit the needs of the County and its citizens.
VETERANS' PREFERENCE: Under Section 295.07, F.S., Chapter SSA-7, Pasco County BCC provides to Veterans, that preference in appointment will be given to preference-eligible applicants.
EMERGENCY RESPONSE/RECOVERY ACTIVITIES: All employees will be required to work before, during, or after an emergency. During an emergency, employees may temporarily be assigned to work and perform duties outside the normal scope of their position, location and work schedule to fit the needs of the County and its citizens.
VETERANS' PREFERENCE: Under Section 295.07, F.S., Chapter SSA-7, Pasco County BCC provides to Veterans, that preference in appointment will be given to preference-eligible applicants.
PASCO COUNTY WAS VOTED ONE OF THE NATION'S TOP WORK PLACES FOR 2021
Benefits include:
- Florida Retirement System (FRS) retirement plan
- PTO (Paid Time Off)
- Paid holidays
- Group insurance
- Tuition reimbursement
- Deferred compensation
- Medical leave pool
- Annual medical leave buy-back
- Mid-management/Professional grade, and management personnel may receive 40 hours of admin leave per calendar year.
Effective July 1, 2011, FRS members must contribute 3% of their salary as retirement contributions, on a pre-tax basis (the salary is reduced by the amount of the employee contribution before determining the federal income tax deduction). The employer will automatically deduct the employee contributions.
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