MEDICAL ACCOUNTANT I - 64006394

Requisition No: 881254 

Agency: Department of Health

Working Title: MEDICAL ACCOUNTANT I - 64006394

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 64006394 

Salary:  $34,760.00 to $37,448.06 

Posting Closing Date: 08/26/2026 

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Job posting category (Open Competitive)

 

Your Specific Responsibilities:

 

The position serves as the ACCOUNTANT I and works under the general supervision of the ACCOUNTANT III-SES, Finance & Accounting, providing professional support and technical assistance to the staff, community agencies, and the general public. 

This is a highly responsible and independent fiscal position that will provide assistance to the ACCOUNTANT SUPERVISOR I- SES in managing the department’s financial and business functions of all aspects of the Accounts Receivable and Billing Operations of multiple county health departments as defined by appropriate inter-agency agreements. 

 

For all counties as appropriate, plan, direct and coordinate accounting, collection and billing functions including: recording services; billing for services; monitoring accounts receivable/billing reports; bill file creation process; processing of payments and denials; processing client statements contract and MOA invoicing; write-offs and collections.

 

Audits, analyzes and reviews superbills for verification of all insurance information; makes necessary determination as to the correct insurance and processes all claims accordingly.  Researches claims for Medicaid, Medicare and other third party insurance.  Contacts insurance carriers when necessary to re-evaluate claims for payment.  Responsible for collaborating with other departments if necessary.  Reviews claims for CPT and ICD codes or accuracy.

 

Maintains a working knowledge of Medicaid, Medicare and various insurance billing policies, which includes but is not limited to: service limitations billable under CBR/managed care and service limitations/billable by billing type.

 

Ensures HMS has been updated as appropriate in area related to billing with current fees, provider numbers, NPI and taxonomy numbers and license numbers, etc.

 

Other duties as assigned.

 

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

 

Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments

Ability to prepare and maintain a variety of records

Ability to conduct research, analyze, and evaluate data and prepare reports

 

 

Qualifications:

 

Minimum - 

Must be willing to physically come in the office to perform the duties & responsibilities of the positions

Must have current authorization to work in the United States without employer sponsorship

 

Preferred - 

Experience with HMS, MS Word, and Excel

Experience with Medicaid, Medicare and various insurance billing policies 

Knowledge of CPT and ICD-10 coding

Experience verifying insurance and the accuracy of payments

Experience following up on denied or unpaid claims

 

Florida Department of Health Mission, Vision, and Values:

Mission:

To protect, promote & improve the health of all people in Florida through integrated state, county & community efforts.

Vision:

To be the Healthiest State in the Nation.

Values:

I nnovation: We search for creative solutions and manage resources wisely.

C ollaboration: We use teamwork to achieve common goals & solve problems.

A ccountability: We perform with integrity & respect.

R esponsiveness: We achieve our mission by serving our customers & engaging our partners.

E xcellence: We promote quality outcomes through learning & continuous performance improvement.

 

Where You Will Work:

 

1845 Holsonback Drive, Daytona Beach