Are you looking for an opportunity to utilize your analytical skills? The Bureau of Financial Operations is seeking an energetic, detail-oriented individual to be responsible for performing the billing and operational duties of the Reimbursement Office located at Warren State Hospital. Do not miss out on this opportunity, apply now and discover the exciting prospects that await you!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK As a Fiscal Assistant, you will be responsible for preparing and sending out bills for the care and treatment of individuals residing at the facility. You will manage incoming payments and processing of accounts, as well as the processing of Medicare billing. You will also verify Medicare eligibility and manage Medicare audits, records, appeals, and work with prior facilities if there is a billing issue at benefits exhaustion, discharge, or for medical leave.

Other key responsibilities of the position include resolving billing issues with Medicare intermediary or Medicare HMO vendor; reconciling monthly PS&R (audit of days, total charges, coinsurances, deductibles, payments and discharges); and preparing the annual cost report, including bad debt. You will also prepare reports for approval by the supervisor and gather data for regularly occurring reports as described in the current operating procedures or for ad hoc reports required by headquarters; and make requests for determination of Medical Assistance eligibility on behalf of individuals residing at Warren State Hospital.

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.

Work Schedule and Additional Information: Full-time employment Work hours are 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with 30-minute lunch. Telework: You will have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time up to (1) or (2) days per week during training and then up to (4) days per week after successful completion of the training period. There will be in-office days, as needed, for meeting, trainings, or as assigned by supervisor. In order to telework, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection and work from an approved location inside Pennsylvania. If you are unable to telework, you will have the option to report to the headquarters office in Warren. Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable. You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.   REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY

QUALIFICATIONS Minimum Experience and Training Requirements: Two years of experience performing bookkeeping or clerical accounting work; or

An associate degree in accounting or business administration including or supplemented by six credits in accounting; or Any equivalent combination of experience and training. Other Requirements: You must meet thePA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the linkand click on Residency.

You must be able to perform essential job functions. How to Apply: Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education). If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted. Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position. Veterans:

Penn ylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. *7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspxand click the Veterans' Preference tab or contact us at ra-cs-vetpreference@pa.gov. Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS): 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals). If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.

EXAMINATION INFORMATION

Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam). Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions. Your score is valid for this specific posting only. You must provide complete and accurate information or: your score may be lower than deserved. you may be disqualified. You may only apply/test once for this posting. Your results will be provided via email.

The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.