What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accounts Payable Specialist (PACE) position at Empath Health?
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Accounts Payable Specialist (PACE)
Job ID ACCOU008429 Date posted 06/17/2024 Position Type Full-Time
Empath Health is currently seeking a detail - oriented Accounts Payable Specialist to join our team.
The ATS performs all accounts payable tasks related to PACE (Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly) patient accounts. This includes working with PEAK TPA and PACE staff to ensure proper claim pricing and processing. The ATS is also responsible for processing invoices that are not being processed by PEAK TPA. ATS's are responsible for rapid and accurate processing of payables.
Job Duties/Responsibilities
Empath Health values diversity as it strengthens our community and care. We embrace the diversity of cultures, thoughts, beliefs and traditions of our employees, volunteers and people we are honored to serve across our network. Our diverse staff reflects our community and each day, we work to be respectful, sensitive and competent with each other and those in our care. In every journey, we are dedicated to achieving comfort, dignity and exceptional care. Those of all backgrounds are welcome and encouraged to apply with us or seek our care and services.
Our commitment to patient, client, staff and volunteer safety is a cornerstone of a High Reliability Organization with a focus on zero harm. Participation in the seasonal influenza program is a condition of employment and a requirement for all Empath Health employees.
Providing compassionate, full life care is an honor we take seriously at Empath Health. Join our team and make a positive impact in the community!
Accounts Payable Specialist (PACE)
Job ID ACCOU008429 Date posted 06/17/2024 Position Type Full-Time
Empath Health is currently seeking a detail - oriented Accounts Payable Specialist to join our team.
The ATS performs all accounts payable tasks related to PACE (Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly) patient accounts. This includes working with PEAK TPA and PACE staff to ensure proper claim pricing and processing. The ATS is also responsible for processing invoices that are not being processed by PEAK TPA. ATS's are responsible for rapid and accurate processing of payables.
Job Duties/Responsibilities
- Sort, stamp all claims received
- Research, process and pay all claims for assigned accounts after verifying authorizations in Cognify
- Verify any claim with dates of service greater than 30 days is researched in Great Plains to ensure it is not a duplicate
- Batch claims in Great Plains for services that are not processed by PEAK TPA
- Send out denials documenting provider information, account number, dates, and denial reason in Cognify
- Handle all correspondence received from the PACE Center and/or Participants to include phone calls, statements, etc.
- Review the PEAK weekly pre checks reports for accuracy then send to management for approval
- Pull the Payment register from Cognify add the general ledger codes for the Accounts Payable and Accountants
- Pull from the FTP site the Pay Span files that match the Payment registers
- Work closely with the Accounting Team Manager and the PACE Program staff to ensure Providers concerns are being met.
- Respects the confidentiality of information related to patients, volunteers, visitors and co-workers.
- Continuously strives to contain costs through the proper use of supplies.
- Participates in department meetings, Agency required in-service programs, and department QAPI activities.
- Demonstrates understanding of agency policies which impact job functions and takes ownership for compliance for own area of responsibility.
- Consistently and timely communicates appropriate information to Supervisor, especially related to compliance, equipment malfunction and supply needs.
- Demonstrates awareness and willingness to fulfill Service Excellence Commitments.
- Works collaboratively with team members, other departments and clinical staff consistent with the Mission and Vision of the agency.
- Willingly performs similar or related tasks as assigned.
- Other duties as assigned
- Education and/or Experience: Associate degree (A.A.) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school; or six months to one year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Prefer two (2) years of computerized medical billing and/or accounts payable. Minimum requirement is one year experience in a medical billing setting.
- Good communication and writing skills are essential. Customer service experience is desirable.
- Data entry and computer skills are essential. Knowledge of Medicare, Medicaid and insurance billing is required. Experience in working with ICD 9/10 coding, CPTs and HCPCS is desirable.
- Computer skills should include billing programs, accounting programs, spreadsheet applications, and word processing.
Empath Health values diversity as it strengthens our community and care. We embrace the diversity of cultures, thoughts, beliefs and traditions of our employees, volunteers and people we are honored to serve across our network. Our diverse staff reflects our community and each day, we work to be respectful, sensitive and competent with each other and those in our care. In every journey, we are dedicated to achieving comfort, dignity and exceptional care. Those of all backgrounds are welcome and encouraged to apply with us or seek our care and services.
Our commitment to patient, client, staff and volunteer safety is a cornerstone of a High Reliability Organization with a focus on zero harm. Participation in the seasonal influenza program is a condition of employment and a requirement for all Empath Health employees.
Providing compassionate, full life care is an honor we take seriously at Empath Health. Join our team and make a positive impact in the community!
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