Billing Accountant II

Job Posting Title
Billing Accountant II

Agency
340 OKLAHOMA STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH

Supervisory Organization
340 Financial Services

Job Posting End Date (Continuous if Blank)

Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the posting end date above.

Estimated Appointment End Date (Continuous if Blank)

Full/Part-Time
Full time

Job Type
Regular

Compensation
34004475

Why you’ll love it here!

RESPECT. COLLABORATION. SERVICE. The Oklahoma State Department of Health (OSDH) is committed to leading Oklahoma to prosperity through health. Our mission is to protect and promote health, prevent disease and injury, and cultivate conditions by which Oklahomans can thrive. Check out why we are passionate about public health and believe it is the career for you!!!

Oh yeah, did we mention perks? We know that benefits matter and that is why we offer a competitive benefits package for all eligible employees.

• Generous state paid benefit allowance to help cover insurance premiums.
• A wide choice of insurance plans with no pre-existing condition exclusions or limitations.
• Flexible spending accounts for health care expenses and/or dependent care.
• Retirement Savings Plan with a generous match.
• 15 days of vacation and 15 days of sick leave the first year for full time employees.
• 11 paid holidays a year.
• Student Loan repayment options & tuition reimbursement.
• Employee discounts with a variety of companies and venders.
• Longevity Bonus for years of service

Job Description

Location: Central Office, 123 Robert S Kerr Ave OKC, OK 73102

Salary: Up to $53,600 based on education and experience.

Full Time /Part Time: Full Time

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday

Primary Hours: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Position Description:

Billing Accountant II works on more complex invoices involving multiple queries, calculations, and reconciliations. Creates Medicaid invoices and work with Oklahoma Health Care Authority. Ensures contract requirements are met and all expenses are invoiced through reconciliations. They also work on Medicial Billing claims sent by mail and Newborn Screening invoices.

Duties:

• Create complex invoices involving multiple queries and calculations; ensure contract requirements are met; reconcile contracts quarterly and at contract close to ensure all expenses are billed.
• Records IDC for assigned contracts and ensure IDC limits are not exceeded. Works with Accountants to create Indirect Cost (IDC) invoices. Gathers IDC from Billing to create Contract IDC invoices.
• Work with programs to ensure all documentation for invoices is received; post on billable contract tracker; track to ensure payment; and work with vendors on unpaid invoices.
• Review Unclaimed Deposit list from the Treasury and notify Billing Manager when we have unclaimed moneys more than 2-week-old.
• Create Medicaid invoices; Liaise with OHCA on Medicaid invoices; ensure all Medicaid contract requirements are met; and update Medicaid rates as needed.
• Verify draws were accurately drawn on correct accounts/subaccounts; notify Collections to begin draw receipt process; and track to ensure funds are deposited on the correct funding.
• Collects Medical Billling payments sent by mail from private insurance companies, Managed Care Organizations, Medicaid and Medicare; send payments to Collections to be receipted; and ensure EOBs are sent to OSDH Medical Billing.
• Maintain Billing Charts; Record receipts for payments in ORBS
• Cross trains with other billing accountants and serve as a backup.
• Maintain procedures/steps for all Billing Accountant II processes.

Other Duties

• Demonstrates knowledge of and supports mission, vision, value statements, standards, policies and procedures, operating instructions, confidentiality standards, and the code of ethical behavior.
• Works effectively in team environment, participating and assisting their peers.
• Other duties as assigned.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Minimum Qualification:

Education and Experience required at this level consists of one year of experience in billing or a bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business Manage, Finance or other related degree. Or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Application Requirements:

• If education, certification or licensure is required to meet qualifications, applicants must provide documentation at the time of application.
  
• All applicants are subject to a background check and must be legally authorized to work in the United States without visa sponsorship.
  

Valued Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

MicroSoft Office suite

Knowledge of billing practices.

Preferred: Peoplesoft experience

Preferred, knowledge of OHCA’s Medicaid billing

Preferred, knowledge of NBS claims billing system

Preferred, knowledge of Hospital billing

Physical Demands and Work Environment

This position is set in an office environment. While performing the duties of the job, employees are frequently required to stand, walk, lift, and reach.

Telework: This position is to be determined and is subject to OSDH policy and the supervisor’s discretion.

Equal Opportunity Employment

The State of Oklahoma is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of genetic information, race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, or disability.

Current active State of Oklahoma employees must apply for open positions internally through the Workday Jobs Hub .

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• Oklahoma State Department of Health

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