Accounting Specialist I
About The Position
This position is responsible for in and outbound calls to help collect back overpayments from our provider or members. Provides excellent customer service and has an understanding of claims processing. Works closely with our Accounts Receivable area to support. Strong work ethics and ability to work independently. PAYROLL: This position is responsible for completing payroll functions, including processing, analyzing, researching, and problem solving. This position is responsible to ensure that caregivers are paid correctly according to policies and regulations. This position is a resource regarding payroll processes, policies, and regulations for their designated area of responsibility. REIMBURSEMENT: This position is responsible for summarizing remittance advices, reviewing revenue cycle posting of Medicare and Medicaid claims and reconciling cash payments, downloading logs, and reviewing log payment discrepancies, etc. After training, routine tasks may require review. REVENUE CYCLE - CASH POSTING: This position is responsible for preparing, reconciling, and posting cash remittances received from various insurance plans and patients. At times, this position is required to log into various payer secured websites to locate and download missing remittance files. Schedule - Monday - Friday 8:30am - 5:00pm
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent is required. Education will be verified.
- Intermediate-level typing and personal computer skills are required.
- Demonstrated aptitude for numbers and the ability to learn common business applications for either education or job experience is required.
Nice To Haves
- Completion of college-level finance and/or accounting courses is preferred.
- Specialized knowledge of one or more financial applications is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Researches and helps resolve issues with overpayments to our Providers and members.
- Ability to communicate professionally with both internal and external clients.
- Maintains and builds good working relationships with other areas to resolve payment issues.
- Ability to track calls and follow up with internal and external clients.
- Coordinates with other team members to meet or exceed monthly goals on collection of overpayments.
Benefits
- We care about your well-being – mind, body, and spirit – which is why we provide our caregivers a generous benefits package that covers a wide range of programs to foster a sustainable culture of wellness that encompasses living healthy, happy, secure, connected, and engaged.
- Intermountain Health’s PEAK program supports caregivers in the pursuit of their education goals and career aspirations by providing up-front tuition coverage paid directly to the academic institution. The program offers 100+ learning options to choose from, including undergraduate studies, high school diplomas, and professional skills and certificates. Caregivers are eligible to participate in PEAK on day 1 of employment.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
11-50 employees
