Financial Coordinator (DOH/NMRC #12548)

New Mexico Department of Health; Roswell (NM); On-site; USD 26,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

New Mexico Rehabilitation Center in Roswell, NM, is hiring for an accounting/billing support role. The position supports preparation and review of accounting documents to ensure accuracy and compliance with laws and procedures, with emphasis on hospital billing and related coding.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma or equivalency and at least six months of experience in bookkeeping, accounting, or finance, with exposure to governmental accounting and HIPAA requirements.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or Equivalency and six months experience in bookkeeping, office administration, auditing, accounting, and/or finance.
• A combination of education and experience may substitute for the required experience.
• Working knowledge of the accounting process and experience with billing are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare clean claims for hospital billing according to insurance regulations and state/federal law.
• Update system dictionaries to accommodate new charges and provider details to ensure accurate billing.
• Track electronic claims payments and perform corrections to enable re-billing when needed.

Education

High School diploma or Equivalency

Job description

Posting Details

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.

Salary

$18.69 - $28.04 Hourly

$38,885 - $58,327 Annually

This position is a Pay Band C3

Posting Details

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.

Who are the customers?

New Mexico Rehabilitation Center

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.

Minimum Qualification

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.

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.