Accounting Specialist

Maricopa County
parental leave, sick time, tuition reimbursement
United States, Arizona, Phoenix
234 North Central Avenue (Show on map)
Dec 20, 2024
Posting Date 12/19/24 Application Deadline 12/28/24 Pay Range $19.75 - $29.00 hourly Salary offers are based on the candidate's equivalent experience and internal equity with other employees within the same job classification. This position is eligible for overtime compensation for all hours worked over 40 in the designated workweek. Job Type Unclassified Department Correctional Health About the Position Do you love to multi-task and enjoy juggling competing priorities? Are you organized with a passion for finance and healthcare administration? Consider applying for our Accounting and Eligibility Specialist position, where you will play a key role in Maricopa County Correctional Health Services (CHS). The Accounting and Eligibility Specialist is responsible for financial administration, processing vendor payments, reconciling payables, and processing AHCCCS applications to obtain eligibility status for a large healthcare organization. In this role, you will have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact every day. You will support both internal teams and external stakeholders while ensuring the accurate processing of financial and medical claims data. About Us Correctional Health Services (CHS) is an industry-leading healthcare organization for the incarcerated population, providing medical, dental, mental health, psychiatric care, and substance abuse treatment (i.e., Medication Assisted Treatment and Opioid Treatment Program). Our department's culture promotes collaboration, continuous training, and flexibility. We challenge our team to spearhead initiatives, break down barriers, and advance their expertise. Proud to Offer Work with a greater purpose Tuition reimbursement Exceptional work-life balance Opportunities for growth and development within Maricopa County Low-cost, high-value healthcare for you and your qualifying dependents Paid vacation, sick time, and parental leave Extensive wellness program, including healthcare premium discounts Employee discounts for goods and services Maricopa County participates in the Arizona State Retirement System. This defined retirement benefit requires a 12.27% monthly contribution rate and includes a 100% employer match on Day 1 Learn more atWork With Us \| Maricopa County, AZ We Require Three years of professional-level clerical accounting, bookkeeping, and/or specialized administrative experience High school or General Educational Development (GED) equivalent A related post-secondary degree may substitute for the required experience on a year-for-year basis We Also Value Associate degree or higher Three or more years of clerical accounting, bookkeeping, or specialized administrative experience in healthcare or government Advanced knowledge in Microsoft Office Suite is preferred Moderate to advanced experience with CGI/Advantage Financial Software Suite Experience with accounts payable Experience with Electronic Health Record system Experience with insurance, billing rules, or claims processing Job Contributions Processes vendor payments from invoices, verifying deliverables and reconcile accounts payable/receivables Create and/or approve financial documents, including journal vouchers, team members invoices, and purchase orders Research accounting issues and provide information for audits and vendor inquiries Supplies informational and transactional support to external and internal customers Research patient's history in HEAPlus and interview patient to acquire appropriate information for AHCCCS eligibility applications Submit completed applications to AHCCCS for eligibility determination Monitors the CHS Prior Authorization database for medical service authorizations, including outpatient/inpatient claims, ambulance, and emergency department services Reviews third-party and Medicaid AHCCCS payments and approvals for outside services Communicates budget-impacting medical services to the Finance Supervisor and Administrator Ensures compliance with policies on the safekeeping of PHI Maintain all certifications and training required by HeaPlus, AHCCCS and CHS Working Conditions Must successfully complete a fingerprint/background check with Maricopa County Sheriff's Office A valid, unrestricted Driver's license Work is performed primarily in an office environment Must be able to work inside a jail and be able to travel within any/all clinics, as well as outside hospitals or other medical facilities when required May require in-person applications with the patient population and potential exposure to contagious diseases Must be able to sit, stand, walk, and read for a long period of time Must be able to perform multiple, complicated tasks and decision-making, with accuracy on short deadlines Must be able to work both independently and as part of a team The position includes activities and interaction with all levels of County management and personnel Selection Procedure Only the most qualified candidates will be considered Consideration will only be given to candidates who submit online applications Candidates will be contacted primarily through email and their Workday online application profile Must pass a pre-employment background and/or fingerprint investigation as required by statute or policy, including drug and alcohol testing requirements for positions designated as safety-sensitive Maricopa County is an equal opportunity employer. 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