At SCP Health what you do matters
As part of the SCP Health team you have an opportunity to make a difference. At our core we work to bring hospitals and healers together in the pursuit of clinical effectiveness. With a portfolio of over 8 million patients 7500 providers 30 states and 400 healthcare facilities SCP Health is a leader in clinical practice management spanning the entire continuum of care including emergency medicine hospital medicine wellness telemedicine intensive care and ambulatory care.
Why you will love working here:
- Strong track record of providing excellent work/life balance.
- Comprehensive benefits package and competitive compensation.
- Commitment to fostering an inclusive culture of belonging and empowerment through our core values - collaboration courage agility and respect.
CORE VALUES
In alignment with the core values of SCP-Health this role will demonstrate the organizations four core values:
- Agility the Accounting Specialist drives the direction of the department based on ever changing internal and external trends ensuring that organizational performance objectives are achieved.
- Respect the Accounting Specialist creates an environment that fosters respect for all employees to assure courtesy professionalism and dignity are exhibited through all interactions with t
- Courage the Accounting Specialist supports policies metrics and work standards to ensure our teams consistently demonstrate a willingness to do what is needed to make a difference for our team.
- Collaboration the Accounting Specialist will coordinate across the department as needed to assist and ensure a One-Team approach.
JOB DESCRIPTION:
Responsibilities:
- Prepare weekly reports on open/closed claims reconciliation status and outstanding risks.
- Reconcile accrued liability account until all claims are resolved.
- Assist with auditing files before processing.
- Maintain documentation to support compliance requirements.
- Identify recurring issues and recommend process improvements.
- Work directly with IDREs and payors to resolve discrepancies and document outcomes.
- Participation in month-end closing procedures and schedule preparation.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities:
- Expert in Microsoft Office and Microsoft Excel
- High level of accountability accuracy and efficiency especially when multitasking
- Analytical collaborative and trustworthy
- Ethical thorough and attentive with excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Maintain quality standards while working in a high-volume fast-paced environment
- Must be able to set priorities and demonstrate sound judgment in handling problems
- Must be extremely well organized and demonstrate great time management skills
- Must be a team player and work well with others
- Must be able to work under moderate stress and pressure while maintaining a professional attitude
- Must be able to communicate effectively with professionals
EDUCATION (Required and/or Preferred):
- High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required
- Bachelors degree in Accounting Finance Business or related field preferred (or equivalent experience).
FIELD OF STUDY:
- Accounting/Finance/Business/Reimbursement
WORK EXPERIENCE/QUALIFICATIONS:
- 2 years of experience in claims revenue cycle accounting or healthcare reimbursement
- Strong knowledge of Excel (pivot tables advanced formulas reconciliations)
- Basic understanding of accounting principles
WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
- Professional setting
- Continuous sitting
- Continuous oral & written communication and listening skills
- Continuous computer use
- Occasional bending kneeling lifting pulling & pushing up to 10 pounds
- Job requires a high level of mental awareness
PRIMARY LOCATION:
- SCP Corporate Lafayette Office
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