Financial Coordinator (DOH/NMRC #12548)

State of New Mexico; Roswell (NM); On-site; USD 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

New Mexico Department of Justice seeks an accounting support role at NMRC to prepare and review billing documents, ensure accuracy in expenditures, and maintain compliance with state laws and procedures. The position involves handling hospital billing procedures, data updates, and claims tracking.

The ideal candidate has exposure to governmental accounting, with at least six months of bookkeeping, office admin, auditing, accounting, or finance experience.

Qualifications

• Working knowledge of the accounting process and governmental accounting.
• Experience in billing.
• Understanding of laws, regulations and procedures related to accounting and expenditures.

Responsibilities

• Prepare clean claims for hospital billing according to regulations and procedures.
• Update system dictionaries to accommodate charges and physician information.
• Track electronic claims payments and make corrections for re-bill when needed.

Skills

Billing

Education

High School diploma or Equivalency

Job description

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This posting will be used for on-going recruitment and will remain open until filled. Applicant lists may be screened more than once. New Mexico Rehabilitation Center (NMRC) is a Joint Commission accredited specialty hospital providing rehabilitation services to citizens of the State of New Mexico. This posting will be used for ongoing recruitment and may close at any time. Applicant lists may be screened more than once.

Why does the job exist?

Employees in this Role assist in the preparation and review of accounting documents and fiscal reports for accuracy, compliance with laws, regulations and accounting procedures and ensure that expenditures are within authorized budgets.

How does it get done?

Prepare clean claims for hospital according to insurance (S) regulations, billing procedures and state and federal law. Update Avatar dictionaries to accommodate new charges, physician information, ICD codes and default settings to ensure clean billing.Track electronic claims payments and make necessary corrections to enable re-bill.

Ideal Candidate

Employees possess a working knowledge of the accounting process and will learn the more technical aspects of governmental accounting and the operating system. Experience in billing.

High School diploma or Equivalency and six (6) months experience in bookkeeping, office administration, auditing, accounting, and/or finance. Any combination of education from an accredited college or university in a related field and/or direct experience in this occupation totaling six (6) months may substitute for the required experience.

Employment Requirements

Employment is subject to nationwide criminal background check and is conditional pending results. Must possess and maintain a valid Driver's License. Must possess and maintain a current Defensive Driving Course Certificate from the State of New Mexico or must pass and receive Defensive Driving Course Certification as a condition of continued employment. Successful completion of Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).

Working Conditions

Work is performed in an office setting with exposure to Visual/Video Display Terminal (VDT) and extensive personal computer and phone usage. The incumbent may be exposed to mentally and/or behaviorally challenged residents who may exhibit unpredictable potentially violent behavior in volatile situations. The ability to lift up to fifty (50) pounds, and some travel with the occasional overnight stay may be required.

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Bargaining Unit Position

This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement and all terms/conditions of that agreement apply and must be adhered to.