Skilled Nursing Facility Long Term Care Biller (Accountant I) - Fitzsimons VCLC - Aurora Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/colorado/jobs/newprint/4839536) Apply  Skilled Nursing Facility Long Term Care Biller (Accountant I) - Fitzsimons VCLC - Aurora Salary $57,708.00 - $92,340.00 Annually Location Aurora, CO Job Type Full Time Job Number ILG 01275 02/19/2025 Department Colorado Department of Human Services Division OAADS - Colorado State Veterans Home at Fitzsimons Opening Date 02/20/2025 Closing Date 3/9/2025 11:59 PM Mountain FLSA Determined by Position Type of Announcement This position is open only to Colorado state residents. Primary Physical Work Address Fitzsimons Veterans Living Center 1919 Quentin Street Aurora, CO 80045 FLSA Status Exempt; position is not eligible for overtime compensation. Department Contact Information joel.drahos@state.co.us How To Apply Please submit an online application for this position at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/colorado. Reach out to the Department Contact to apply using a paper application, including any supplemental questions. Failure to submit a complete and timely application may result in the rejection of your application. Applicants are responsible for ensuring that application materials are received by the appropriate Human Resources office before the closing date and time listed. + Description + Benefits + Questions Department Information This position is open to current Colorado residents only. Please note: This recruitment may be used to fill multiple vacancies. Office of Adult, Aging and Disability Services Colorado Veterans Community Living Center at Fitzsimons Colorado Veterans Community Living Center (VCLC) at Fitzsimons is a beautiful 180-bed, skilled nursing facility serving Colorado’s veterans. We strive to honor and respect those living in our community through companionship and person-centered care while providing a comfortable and safe place to live. At Fitzsimons, we provide long term care, short term rehab and have a secured memory care neighborhood and are conveniently located on the medical campus with UC Hospital and the Aurora VA Medical Center. FItzsimons celebrates a low 18% staff turnover rate and substantial longevity among staff. Visit us online at: www.colorado.gov/cdhs/veteranshomes/fitzsimons **VCLC Fitzsimons was named the #1 nursing home in Colorado and among the top 25 nationwide. Check out the article here !** Most State of Colorado employees are eligible for a great benefit package! Please see the Supplemental Information section below for details! (https://dhr.colorado.gov/state-employees/state-of-colorado-employee-benefits) Opt in below to receive text message updates on CDHS recruiting events! CDHSCareers Description of Job The Accounts Receivable section of the Business Office is responsible for billing and collections for the 180-bed skilled nursing facility. This position will bill insurances such as Medicaid, Medicare, VA, private pay, hospice, commercial insurances, and supplemental plans while staying in compliance with generally accepted accounting principles and all state and federal regulations. Additionally, as an Accountant I you can expect to: + Bills Medicaid, Medicare, VA, private pay, hospice, and associated supplemental plans + Creates and tracks monthly private billing statements and creates and tracks monthly insurance billing statements + Collects payment upon arrival, ensures correct tracking in PCC (accounts receivable system) which includes any payer source status changes prior to discharge + Maintains ledger to substantiate Medicaid, Medicare, VA, private pay, and Hospice accounts receivable amounts on the balance sheet + Records cash receipts in PCC and prepares daily bank deposits + Prepares, aging, collections & Bad Debt Allowance reports + Manages resident Persona Needs account, issues monthly statements & reconciles monthly + Acts as a liaison between the Business Office, Admissions Departments, and resident/family members + Reviews and confirms financial status prior to admission + Maintains the Medicaid PETI process of the facility by coordinating with the facility's Social Services Department Department of Health Care Policy and Financing, and Business Office Manager about allowable charges and obtaining financial approval for the billing and reimbursement process + Discusses financial changes and obligations with resident/family members as needed due to change with the annual cost of living adjustments, i.e. 5615 forms + Assists residents with lump sum distribution payments from the VA so it does not jeopardize their Medicaid status + Monitors Medicaid eligibility, annual redeterminations, and/or updated ULTC 100.2 assessments + Other Duties as Assigned Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights Minimum Qualifications: Experience Only: + Four (4) years of relevant experience in an occupation related to the work assigned to this position OR Education and Experience: + A combination of related education (coursework requires 27 semester hours completed in accounting or auditing) and/or relevant experience in an occupation related to the work assigned equal to four (4) years + Current, valid licensure as a CPA by the Colorado Board of Accountancy will substitute for four (4) years of education Preferred Qualifications : + Long-term care billing experience + Knowledge of software/platforms including Point Click Care, Medicaid portal, Medicare billing Conditions of Employment: + CDHS employees (all Direct contact with vulnerable persons): CBI name check and fingerprint check, ICON Colorado court database, Medicare fraud database, Reference Checks, Professional License verification (licensure requirements), Drug Screen, PREA (Division of Youth Services), Trails check (direct contact with children), CAPS (direct contact with adults – Mental Health Institutes, Regional Centers, Veterans Community Living Centers) + Must be willing to test for Tuberculosis (TB) test. + Former State employees who were disciplinarily terminated or resigned in lieu of termination must disclose the information on the application and provide an explanation why the prior termination or resignation should not disqualify the applicant from the current position. Absent extraordinary circumstances, prior disciplinary termination or resignation in lieu of termination will disqualify the applicant from future State employment with CDHS Appeal Rights: If you receive notice that you have been eliminated from consideration for this position, you may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board or request a review by the State Personnel Director. An appeal or review must be submitted on the official appeal form, signed by you or your representative. This form must be delivered to the State Personnel Board by email (dpa_state.personnelboard@state.co.us), postmarked in US Mail or hand delivered (1525 Sherman Street, 4th Floor, Denver CO 80203), or faxed (303.866.5038) within ten (10) calendar days from your receipt of notice or acknowledgement of the department’s action. For more information about the appeals process, the official appeal form, and how to deliver it to the State Personnel Board; go to spb.colorado.gov ; contact the State Personnel Board for assistance at (303) 866-3300; or refer to 4 Colorado Code of Regulations (CCR) 801-1, State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director's Administrative Procedures, Chapter 8, Resolution of Appeals and Disputes, at spb.colorado.gov under Rules. Supplemental Information How to Apply (https://cdhs.colorado.gov/information-for-job-applicants#how-to-apply) The Assessment Process For additional recruiting questions, please contact joel.drahos @state.co.us. About Us: If your goal is to build a career that makes a difference, consider joining the dedicated people of the Colorado Department of Human Services (https://www.colorado.gov/cdhs) (CDHS). Our professionals strive to design and deliver high quality human and health services that improve the safety, independence, and well-being of the people of Colorado. In addition to a great location and rewarding and meaningful work, we offer: + Strong, secure, yet flexible retirement benefits including a PERA Defined Benefit Plan or PERA Defined Contribution Plan www.copera.org plus 401(k) and 457 plans + Medical and dental health plans + Employer supplemented Health Savings Account + Paid life insurance + Short- and long-term disability coverage + 11 paid holidays per year plus vacation and sick leave + BenefitHub state employee discount program + Employee Wellness program MotivateMe + Excellent work-life programs, such as flexible schedules, training and more *Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. For more information, go to https://www.colorado.gov/pacific/dhr/student-loan-forgiveness-programs . Our Values: We believe in a people-first approach: To serve the people of Colorado, we develop a culture and work environment that creates an energized, inspired, and healthy team capable of giving their best to Coloradans . Balance creates quality of life: We want our team to be resilient through a supportive workplace that values flexibility, health and wellness, and employee engagement. We hold ourselves accountable: We take responsibility through our actions, programs, and results for the state of health and human services in Colorado. Transparency matters: We are open and honest with employees, our partners, the Coloradans we serve, and the public. We are ethical: We abide by what is best for those we serve by doing what is right, not what is easy. Collaboration helps us rise together: We work together with all partners, employees, and clients to achieve the best outcomes for Coloradans. We are committed to increasing the diversity of our staff and providing culturally responsive programs and services. Therefore, we encourage responses from people of diverse backgrounds and abilities. ADAA Accommodations: CDHS is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, our agency will assist individuals who have a disability with any reasonable accommodation requests related to employment, including completing the application process, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, participating in the employee selection process, and/or to perform essential job functions where the requested accommodation does not impose an undue hardship. If you have a disability and require reasonable accommodation to ensure you have a positive experience applying or interviewing for this position, please direct your inquiries to our ADAAA Coordinator, Nancy Schmelzer, at cdhs_ada@state.co.us or call 1-800-929-0791. ~THE STATE OF COLORADO IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER~ Toll Free Applicant Technical Support (https://cdhs.colorado.gov/information-for-job-applicants#technical-support) The State of Colorado offers permanent employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, life and disability insurance, as well as a comprehensive leave program. Please click the following link for detailed information: www.colorado.gov/pacific/dhr/benefits Please note that each agency's contact information is different; therefore, we encourage all applicants to view the full, official job announcement which includes contact information and class title. Select the job you wish to view, then click on the "Print" icon. 01 The bottom of this job announcement provides links to additional information on how to apply, the assessment process, toll free applicant technical support, and about how the State of Colorado is an equal opportunity employer. Please acknowledge below that you have read the information provided in these links. + This information is available to me and I have read this information. + I am unable to access the links with this information on the job posting. (If you select this option, please contact the recruiter, whose information is listed on this announcement, so that they can send this information directly to you.) 02 Your legal name is used in the hiring process for background checks. Did you use your full legal name in your application? If not, please update your information before submitting your application. + Yes + No 03 If you are a current or former State of Colorado employee, please list your employee number (starts with 997...). Failure to provide this requested information may render your application incomplete, and you may no longer be considered for the position. 04 Former State employees who were disciplinarily terminated or resigned in lieu of termination must disclose the information on the application. In the space below, please provide an explanation as to why the prior termination or resignation should NOT disqualify your application from the current position. 05 Please indicate whether you have one of the following: + Experience with long term care billing + Experience with hospital billing + Experience with other healthcare billing + None of the above 06 Please briefly describe any experience that you have working in a long-term care environment. If this does not apply to you, please type N/A in the box below. Required Question Employer State of Colorado Address See the full announcement by clicking the "Printer" icon located above the job title Location varies by announcement, Colorado, -- Website https://careers.colorado.gov/ Apply Please verify your email addressVerify Email