## Accounting Associate- Patient PayablesApply: Remote - Florida: Full time: Posted Yesterday: R2611754**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 framesCompetencies:* 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/****.**