Accounting Associate- Patient Payables

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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.

• 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 .