Accounting Officer (U) (3852)

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The function of this position on the Payment Posting team is to provide technical and accounting support to the Managed Care and Commercial (including Workers Compensation and Fed State), Medicare, and Public Aid Payer teams in Patient Business Services.

Daily Receipt Prep 10%
Complete the break-down worksheet for incoming ACHs from the bank. Determine ERA and PDF payments then combine as needed. Retrieve documents from multiple portals. Balances both the incoming and outgoing daily receipts for the team.
Daily Receipt Posting 20%
Posts receipts from various sources including ERAs, PDFs, Correspondence, and other scanned images Review and audit in detail Managed Care and Commercial (including Workers Compensation and Fed State), and Public Aid receipt listings for accurate posting to patient accounts. This includes the determination and calculation of assignment losses. Posts receipts, discretionary and statutory write-offs as directed. Make complex decisions related to the daily work
Receipt Follow-Up 25%
Research payments posted in control accounts and ETM's, including forwarding balances, missing EOB's, unidentified patient, and transfer to patient accounts. Maintain exchanges and monitor for missed payments. Be available to answer questions from other team member and communicate on workflows to ensure that the team is meeting the department goals timely. The research of these items will require employees to make phone calls, access websites, send emails, send mail, etc.
Personal Credits 15%
Review ETM to resolve credits on patient's accounts
Account Management 25%

• Access patient account in SIU's practice management billing system and review for accuracy.
• Review insurance explanation of benefits (EOB) forms
• Determine action needed and proceed appropriately to resolve credit balances and overpayment/recoupment request
• Transfer payment and/or disallows to another charge or another responsible party as needed.
• Review charges that are paid to determine overpaid parties and next action steps for resolution
• Requests appropriate adjustments/write offs for charges that are incorrectly paid.
• Follows up with insurance teams and/or insurance companies regarding claim status and denials.
• Review and transfer accounts to bad debt when indicated/necessary.
• Retrieves EOBs electronically or other hard copy records and files as needed.
• Make appropriate entry of actions taken in the billing system modules.
• Review and resolve all refund overpayment correspondence request received
• Assist with prepping and mailing refund checks
• Prepares and submits refunds, payment transfers, and write offs for review and posting by the cash management team.
• Make appropriate entry of actions taken in the billing system modules.

Credentials to be Verified by Placement Officer

1. Any one or combination totaling two (2) years (24 months) from the categories below:
   1. Course work in accounting, as measured by the following conversion table or its proportional equivalent:
      • 9 semester hours equals two (2) years (24 months)
   2. Course work in any discipline as measured by the following conversion table or its proportional equivalent:
      • 30 semester hours equals one (1) year (12 months)
      • Associate's Degree (60 semester hours) equals eighteen (18) months
      • 90 semester hours equals two (2) years (24 months)
   3. Work experience in bookkeeping, office support, or closely related experience

1. Knowledge above the rudimentary understanding of bookkeeping practices and procedures and accepted accounting principles.
2. Knowledge of university and departmental policies, rules, and regulations.
3. Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and systems such as word processing, spreadsheets, managing files and records, and other office procedures.
4. Skill in active listening and critical thinking.
5. Skill in time management.
6. Ability to communicate effectively as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
7. Ability to compare numbers and detect errors efficiently.
8. Ability to compile complex financial records and prepare routine financial reports or statements.
9. Ability to make computations with speed and accuracy.
10. Ability to work independently and exercise judgment.

Pursuant to the State Universities Civil Service System, an out-of-state resident who is hired into this position must establish Illinois residency within 180 calendar days of their start date.

If you require assistance, please contact the Office of Human Resources at hrrecruitment@siumed.edu or call 217-545-0223 Monday through Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm.

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