Financial Analyst 1 - 00158290

JOB

Pay Grade: HThe Georgia Department of Community Health (DCH) is one of Georgia's four health agencies serving the state's growing population of over 10 million people. DCH serves as the lead agency for Medicaid, oversees the State Health Benefit Plan (SHBP) and Healthcare Facility Regulation, impacting one in four Georgians. Through effective planning, purchasing and oversight, DCH provides access to affordable, quality health care to millions of Georgians, including some of the state's most vulnerable and under-served populations. Six enterprise offices support the work of the agency’s three program divisions. DCH employees are based in Atlanta, Cordele and across the state. DCH is committed to providing superior Customer Service and Communication, embracing Teamwork and fostering Accountability to ensure that our internal and external customers and stakeholders feel included, respected, engaged and secure. The Department of Community Health is seeking a qualified Financial Analyst 1 for the Financial Services Unit of the Office of Financial Management. This role is responsible for reaching out to providers, doctor offices, hospitals, nursing homes and dialysis facilities to collect payment for outstanding balances owed to the State (Georgia Medicaid) due to claims adjustments, incentive payments, Audits, re-establishment of voided check & various other reasons. Acts as the liaison between DCH and providers/provider facilities and manages overdue accounts. This is a hybrid position that requires in-office and remote work with the approval of the supervisor. The days and frequency in the office can change at any time during employment, based on the business needs of the organization.

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES

Performs job responsibilities with minimal supervisionCollect payments on outstanding balancesCreate a list of people who have not made paymentsOrganize list according to severity of delinquency and amount owedLocate providers using MMIS database, the Internet, assistance from the Provider Enrollment Department and/or CMOsCall providers using telephoneStatus account according to the step you are onInform providers of overdue accounts and amount currently owedAttempt to collect paymentEnsure all provider information is correct, including phone numbers and addressesSet up repayment plans if provider is approvedOffer advice or refer providers to Hewlett Packard EnterpriseRecord all providers’ commentsSend Demand letter to providerInitiate proceedings or turn over account to legal department/Assistant Attorney General for collectionClose account/update status to reflect balance paid offExperience and Required SkillsAbility to review financial reportsPossess strong analytical, critical thinking and problem solving skillsAbility to provide support and respond requests from management and team membersDemonstrates effective verbal and written communication skillsProficient in Excel – knowledge of working with queries, importing and exporting data and performing VLOOKUP

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

EARN MORE THAN A SALARY! In addition to a competitive salary, the Georgia Department of Community Health offers a generous benefits package, which includes employee retirement plan; paid holidays annually; vacation and sick leave; health, dental, vision, legal, disability, accidental death and dismemberment, health and child care spending account. Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information on application status by phone or e-mail. All qualified applicants will be considered, but may not necessarily receive an interview. Selected applicants will be contacted by the hiring agency for next steps in the selection process. Applicants who are not selected will not receive notification. THIS POSITION IS SUBJECT TO CLOSE AT ANY TIME ONCE A SATISFACTORY APPLICANT POOL HAS BEEN IDENTIFIED. APPLICATIONS WITHOUT WORK EXPERIENCE LISTED WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED. CURRENT GEORGIA STATE GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES WILL BE SUBJECT TO STATE PERSONNEL BOARD (SPB) RULE PROVISIONS. THE POSITION MAY BE FILLED AT A LOWER OR HIGHER POSITION LEVEL. This position is unclassified and employment is at-will. Candidates for this position are subject toa pre-employment background history and reference check. For more information about this job contact: http://dch.ga.gov