Chapters Health System

Accounts Payable Representative

Chapters Health System

full-time

Posted on:

Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Florida • United States

Visit company website

Explore more

✨ AI Apply
Apply

Salary

💰 $18 - $26 per hour

Job Level

Junior

About the role

  • The Accounts Payable Representative is responsible for ensuring accurate payments to vendors/providers which includes processing invoices/claims, conducting research, obtaining approval, recordkeeping, and maintaining vendor/provider relationships.
  • Process invoices/check requests using automated AP system
  • Enters vouchers into AP system and reviews for accuracy.
  • For employee expense reports, make sure all receipts are attached and adheres to policy.
  • Assigns correct affiliate/GL account coding to each voucher.
  • Assigns approver and submits for approval.
  • Adds any voucher that requires special attention to the special handling log.
  • For new vendors, obtains a copy of the vendors’ W-9 as well as ACH information for proper set-up into the system.
  • Communicates with vendors and teams with regards to problems/questions concerning invoices.
  • Updates all required logs.
  • Reviews system queues/reports to ensure all invoices are being paid in a timely manner.
  • Assists with annual 1099 process.
  • Efficiently and accurately analyzes claim submissions to determine whether the claim should be accepted, rejected, approved or denied for payment based on the legally binding agreement and/or fee schedules and the patient conditions.
  • Resolves pended claims, secondary review claims and prior approval requests.
  • Reviews and addresses provider inquiries regarding claim adjudication, including incoming phone calls, correspondence, and appeals.
  • Research requests for overpayment/underpayment efficiently and accurately, submit data and resolution to the supervisor for final determination.
  • Maintains a thorough knowledge of third-party billing and reimbursement requirements.

Requirements

  • Minimum of one (1) year accounting experience to include General Ledger, AP, A/R or Financial Reporting
  • For Patient Payables - preferred two (2) years experience in medical claims processing, medical biller or coder.
  • Computer experience to include Microsoft (Outlook, Excel, Word) and Windows Explorer
  • Team player and self-starter who is accurate and detail-oriented
  • Professional attitude
  • Highly organized, with the ability to effectively manage many tasks simultaneously
  • Able to maintain a strict level of confidentiality
  • Proficient in time management skills with the ability to prioritize a variety of duties and complete projects within assigned time frames
Benefits
  • Comply with all State, federal and local government regulations
  • Maintain the confidentiality of patients, families, colleagues and other sensitive situations within the Company.
  • Use resources in a fiscally responsible manner
  • Promote the Company through participation in community and professional organizations
  • Participate proactively in improving performance at the organizational, departmental and individual levels
  • Improve own professional knowledge and skill level
  • Advance electronic media skills
  • Support Company research and educational activities
  • Share expertise with co-workers both formally and informally
  • Participate in Quality Assessment and Performance Improvement activities as appropriate for the position
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard Skills & Tools
accounts payableinvoice processingvendor managementgeneral ledgermedical claims processingfinancial reportingdata analysisclaim adjudicationoverpayment resolutionunderpayment resolution
Soft Skills
detail-orientedprofessional attitudehighly organizedtime managementteam playerself-starterconfidentialitymulti-taskingcommunicationproblem-solving