We appreciate your interest in our organization and assure you that we are sincerely interested in your qualifications. A clear understanding of your background and work history will help us potentially place you in a position that meets your objectives and those of the organization. Qualified applicants are considered for positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and breastfeeding, or any related medical conditions), national origin, ancestry, age, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, gender expression, military status, or the presence of a non-job related medical condition or disability (mental or physical).
KHS reasonably expects to pay starting compensation for the position of Accounting Clerk II - MCAL in the range of $19.56 – $25.64 hourly.
Our Mission.. Kern Health Systems is dedicated to improving the health status of our members through an integrated managed health care delivery system.
Definition
Under the direction of the Accounting Supervisor/Manager, the Accounting Clerk II - MCAL will perform routine accounting clerical duties and provide support to the department to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting for the Medi-Cal (MCAL) line of business and operations within the Financial Division of Kern Health Systems (KHS).
Distinguishing Characteristics
Accounting Clerk II – MCAL is the second level in the MCAL Accounting Clerk series. Assignments at the II level include a full range of accounting clerical duties of average difficulty; routine tasks are performed with moderate supervision. The MCAL Accounting Clerk II position will be responsible for assisting with verifying and processing payments to medical vendors and capitation providers, perform MCAL payment reconciliations, maintain payment schedules, provide support to Accountants, and perform other related work as required.
Essential Functions

• Performs arithmetic calculations and verifies totals on a variety of financial and statistical documents; checks, sorts, codes and files a variety of financial and statistical documents; identifies the need for payment adjustments and notifies superiors.
• Posts financial information on a manual or automated system; balances FFS claim and MCAL capitation payment activity records to system printouts and other control documents; interprets and consolidates financial and statistical information from a variety of sources;
• Computes, processes and inputs on a manual or automated system, FFS claims and MCAL capitation invoices and/or billings; distributes warrants and remittance advices, which may require research of accounting records.
• Assists with the receiving, printing, and distributing of incoming MCAL invoices to appropriate staff to ensure approvals are submitted with supporting documents so that payments are processed timely and accurately; verifies and processes requests for various payments;
• Answers routine questions regarding expense inquiries or payment status with vendors, providers, executives, or other department personnel and researching and verifying against accounting records;
• Performs review and search of payments through the core medical payment processing system (QNXT) and bank records for the purpose of recommending stop payments on stale checks; prepare and process replacements of stale checks;
• Handles the receipt and distribution of physical gift cards including the maintaining of appropriate schedules;
• Coordinates the distribution of manual check payments to certain providers with written authorization;
• Maintain and organize record filing timely; assist with the retrieving of records and payment information as needed for audits and other requests;
• Prepares, maintains and files various accounting schedules, reports, and related support documentation; purges obsolete file materials;
• Responsible for the processing and handling of manual checks to various vendors and providers.

Other Functions

• Prepares and submits various accounting, statistical and financial reports for management and regulatory purposes;
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned;
• Adheres to all company policies and procedures relative to employment and job responsibilities.

Employment Standards
Education: Associate degree from an accredited school or equivalent required
Experience: Two (2) or more years of accounting clerk experience with progressively increasing task responsibilities required. One (1) year experience within a Health Maintenance Organization (HMO) or other healthcare related business preferred.
OR
Four (4) or more years of accounting clerk experience with progressively increasing task responsibilities required. One (1) year experience within a Health Maintenance Organization (HMO) or other healthcare related business preferred.
Knowledge of: Mathematics including fractions, percentages and simple interest and statistics; alphabetic and numerical filing sequences; telephone procedures; office practices and procedures; computer spreadsheets; and other basic computer usage as it relates to accounting clerical work.
Computer Skills: Ability to utilize Microsoft Excel at an intermediate level, Microsoft word, Outlook, knowledge of QNXT or similar medical payment processing system a plus.
Ability to: Make arithmetic computations in a proficient manner; utilize a 10 key by touch; compare, verify, reconcile and balance financial and statistical information from different sources; follow oral and written directions; demonstrate effective communication and problem-solving skills; perform detail work continuously involving written or numeric data; and ability to multi-task and prioritize workload to meet deadlines.
We are an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment on any basis.