Financial Assistant

We are seeking a detail-oriented and motivated Financial Assistant to join our team onsite in Temple, Texas. In this role, you will support day-to-day financial operations, assist with data entry and reporting, and help ensure the accuracy and efficiency of financial processes. This is a great opportunity for someone looking to grow their skills in a supportive and fast-paced environment while working in person with a dedicated team.

JOB SUMMARY

Prepares, verifies and distributes financial reports related to financial operations and accounting systems.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE ROLE

• PREPARES, EXAMINES AND DISTRIBUTES ACCOUNTING REPORTS TO ASSIST MANAGEMENT IN CHOICE MAKING.
• Prepares reports and/or correspondence that is clear, concise, accurate and appropriate for desired needs.
• Reviews accounting reports and complies in appropriate forms, checks for accuracy and researches and resolved discrepancies as needed.
• Distributes financial statements or reports to appropriate management, investigators or other departments in a timely manner.
• Researches questions by using appropriate internal and external resources.
• RESPONDS TO INQUIRIES AND REQUESTS FROM INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL CUSTOMERS TO PROVIDE NEEDED INFORMATION.
• Responds in a clear, concise and professional manner via phone, pager or electronic communication as needed.
• Documents transactions thoroughly.
• MAINTAINS EFFECTIVE FILING SYSTEM FOR PROMPT RETRIEVAL OF DATA FOR ISSUE RESOLUTION AND DATA STORAGE.
• Thoroughly documents all actions performed.
• Stores electronic and paper files in appropriate format and location for efficient retrieval by others.
• Division 090:
• ENSURES ACCURATE, COMPLIANT, AND TIMELY SUBMISSION OF CHARGES.
• Efficiently uses all PFS accounting and billing systems and has a thorough understanding of system edits and data retrieval.
• Reviews account data and makes applicable corrections to ensure claims meet all payor specific compliance guidelines and accounts.
• Follows internal procedures for timely billing.
• MAINTAINS ACCURATE PATIENT ACCOUNTING SYSTEM DATA.
• Reviews medical record documentation and queries internal departments and physicians to verify appropriate diagnosis and charges.
• Performs quarterly audits and submits summary reports to management to ensure accuracy of all charges entered into the system.
• Investigates discrepancies between various systems and ensures they are synchronized.
• Complete daily on-line maintenance of charge master and physician master to update the various systems following department guidelines.
• PERFORMS OTHER POSITION APPROPRIATE DUTIES AS REQUIRED IN A COMPETENT, PROFESSIONAL AND COURTEOUS MANNER.

KEY SUCCESS FACTORS

• Associates degree preferred.
• Accounting or finance experience preferred.

BENEFITS

Our competitive benefits package includes the following

• Immediate eligibility for health and welfare benefits
• 401(k) savings plan with dollar-for-dollar match up to 5%
• Tuition Reimbursement
• PTO accrual beginning Day 1

Note: Benefits may vary based upon position type and/or level

QUALIFICATIONS

• EDUCATION - H.S. Diploma/GED Equivalent
• EXPERIENCE - 2 Years of Experience