ACCOUNTANT III-HEALTH INSURANCE BILLING - 50000010

Accountant III Health Insurance Billing Specialist

This position is with the Florida Department of Veterans' Affairs Agency Headquarters, Mary Grizzle State Office Building in Largo, Pinellas County. The annual salary is $39,304.94 plus a competitive area differential of $644.80 paid bi-weekly. Benefits include an excellent retirement package, optional deferred compensation plan, health, vision, and dental insurance, disability coverage, paid vacation and sick leave, nine paid holidays, a personal day, and a tuition waiver for State Universities and Community Colleges.

Education and employment history must be verifiable. Please attach your resume and any credentials you claim to your application.

Other Accountant III positions may be filled from this advertisement within six months of the closing date.

Minimum Qualifications

• Experience in accounts receivables and collections.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and within a team environment.
• Basic knowledge or experience in healthcare billable services.
• Excellent computer skills including Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English : reading, writing, speaking, and understanding.
• Successful completion of a Level II Background Screening and due diligence process.

Preferred Qualifications

Position Description

Under the general supervision of the Billing Department Supervisor, incumbent performs duties involving applications of accounting skills, billing activities, and coordination of other fiscal related matters. Performs billing functions in the Health Information System and to other Accounts Receivable billing software systems.

This position is in the Career Service system. The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer / Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace. Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and / or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation. The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act. Veterans' Preference. Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans' Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply. Certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements. Candidates claiming Veterans' Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code. Veterans' Preference documentation requirements are available by clicking here.