Accounting Technician 1 (PCN 065102)

State of Alaska; Anchorage (AK); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

The Alaska Psychiatric Institute (API) is recruiting for an Accounting Technician 1, based in east Anchorage to support medical billing and revenue cycle activities using MT Meditech and the SSI clearinghouse. The role entails handling institutional and professional claims, auditing submissions, and reconciling payments in the hospital information system.

Under supervision, you will review denied claims for appeals or write-offs, navigate payer portals for clarification, and ensure accurate

Qualifications

• One year of clerical work experience maintaining records.
• Experience with billing or medical accounting preferred.
• Familiarity with accounts receivable and payer portals.

Responsibilities

• Review, audit, and submit medical claims using MT Meditech (B/AR).
• Process billing through SSI clearinghouse for electronic and paper submissions.
• Review denied claims for appeal or write-off and assist in resolution.
• Enter and reconcile payments in the hospital information system.

Skills

Accounting knowledge

Billing/Accounts receivable

Problem solving

Customer service

Tools

Meditech

EHR

SSI clearinghouse

Job description

This position is open to Alaska Residents only. Please check our residency definition to determine if you qualify.

The Alaska Psychiatric Institute (API) is recruiting for a

Accounting Technician 1

What you will be doing:

Under the direction of Alaska Psychiatric Institute’s (API) Accountant 3 (PCN 060669), the Accounting Technician 1 performs technical and specialized examination of medical accounting and performs billing for institutional and professional claims using the EHR (Electronic Health Record) specialized custom psychiatric hospital software (MT – Meditech) through the B/AR (Billing/Accounts Receivable) module and billing through a 3rd party vendor clearinghouse (SSI) for electronic and paper submission of patient claims. API is an inpatient psychiatric hospital licensed and accredited as an 80-bed psychiatric hospital in the State of Alaska which has forensic, adult, and adolescent units to support the mentally ill population from a diverse demographic. The position will review, audit, and submit medical claims, following standards and guidelines set by the supervisor. In addition, this position will review denied medical claims for appeal or write-off and navigate payer portals and resources for clarification and appeal. Also, this position will enter and reconcile payments for medical claims in our hospital information system.

Our organization, mission, and culture:

The Alaska Psychiatric Institute mission is to: Provide compassionate healthcare to support Alaskans in living their best possible lives.

The Alaska Psychiatric Institute vision is: An Alaska where everyone receives the care they need when they need it without judgement.

Our division values are:

• Integrity
• Dignity
• Excellence
• Accountability
• Safety

If you are someone that embraces these values and want to assist in the mission of API, we encourage you to apply today.

The benefits of joining our team:

You would be a part of a thriving team who supports one another and treat each other with warmth and respect, honoring each person as unique. A team that values the diversity of experiences, beliefs, and perspectives. This position has ongoing training to help you grow your skills and advance your career. Candidates could find opportunities for advancement within the division at the Alaska Psychiatric Institute, or within the Department of Family and Community Services, or other opportunities within the State of Alaska organization. Working for API will offer you the opportunity to improve your skills in organizing and prioritizing work assignments, providing customer service, and in using a variety of computer software programs.

The working environment you can expect:

The selected candidate will work in an environment that is fast paced, busy and challenging at times, but embraces collaboration through working closely with supervisors, managers, and personnel to assist in providing services to Alaska Psychiatric Institute.

This position is located at 3700 Piper Street in the U-MED district of east Anchorage which offers several maintained walking trails, parks and nearby lakes. This area is filled with several restaurants, shopping stores, and has easy access to public transportation.

Who we are looking for:

We are looking for a candidate with the following competencies:

Accounting | Knowledge of traditional accounting practices including accrual, obligations, and cost methods.

Accounting Operations | Knowledge of general ledger accounting and the control/subsidiary account relationships and reconciliation techniques, including accounts receivable, accounts payable, and disbursing officer's accountability.

Principles of Accounting | Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles, standards, and practices (for example, double entry accounting, accrual accounting), including the full accounting cycle and the preparation of work sheets, financial statements, ledgers, and journals.

Analysis and Assessment | Uses information technology in accessing, collecting, analyzing, maintaining, and disseminating data and information.

Problem Solving (***) | Identifies and analyzes problems; weighs relevance and accuracy of information; generates and evaluates alternative solutions; makes recommendations

A cover letter is NOT required for this position. Your complete application will be used to determine which applicants will advance to the interview phase of the recruitment and selection process.

To view the general description and example of duties, please go to the following link:

https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/Alaska/classspecs

One year of clerical work experience maintaining records that included using computer systems and performing basic arithmetic calculations.

Substitutions:

Successful completion of a formal vocational education program in accounting or bookkeeping will substitute for the required experience.