State of Oregon
Accounting Technician Job at State of Oregon in Salem
State of Oregon, Salem, OR, United States
Initial Posting Date:
11/01/2024
Application Deadline:
11/30/2024
Agency:
Oregon Health Authority
Salary Range:
$3,776 - $5,232
Position Type:
Employee
Position Title:
Accounting Technician
Job Description:
The Accounting Technician is an integral part of the Patient Financial Service Department's at the Oregon State Hospital (OSH). This office delivers essential fiscal and patient banking services to the hospital. The primary responsibility of this role is managing the Revolving Fund desk, which encompasses a variety of tasks including acting as the Petty Cash custodian, overseeing receipting duties, processing reimbursements, handling cash drawers, and managing daily Trust folder tasks.
What you will do!
You will perform financial reporting and auditing!
Your will clarify and resolve issues related to posting of payments!
You will communicatee with clients, stake holders, payers, and auditors!
You will assist in creating the accounts receivable process and procedures!
You will perform accounts receivable (A/R) data management including data review!
You will bill payer sources, and post payments and revenue using applicable codes!
What's in it for you?
OHA values health equity, service excellence, integrity, leadership, partnership, innovation and transparency. OHA's health equity definition is "Oregon will have established a health system that creates health equity when all people can reach their full potential and well-being and are not disadvantaged by their race, ethnicity, language, disability, age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, social class, intersections among these communities or identities, or other socially determined circumstances. Achieving health equity requires the ongoing collaboration of all regions and sectors of the state, including tribal governments to address: the equitable distribution or redistributing of resources and power; and recognizing, reconciling, and rectifying historical and contemporary injustices." OHA's 10-year goal is to eliminate health inequities. Click here, to learn more about OHA's mission, vision and core values.
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR:
Required Qualifications:
Requested Attributes:
Please ensure you've provided a thorough and updated application as it pertains to the position for which you are applying. Your application materials will be used to determine salary based on a pay equity assessment. For further information, please visit the Pay Equity Project homepage.
Need Help?
If you need assistance to participate in the application process including an accommodation request under the American with Disabilities Act, please call
Barry Lein,
Voice: 503-440-6484
Email: barry.lein@oha.oregon.gov
Additional Information
The Oregon Health Authority is committed to fair employment practices and non-discrimination, including pay equity for all employees. We do not discriminate on the basis of protected class (race, sex, veteran status, disability, age, color, religion, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation) in the payment of wages or screen applicants on the basis of their current or past compensation. We determine salary by completing a review of your application materials to evaluate your related education, experience, and training for this position. (critical elements of process).
The Oregon Health Authority is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer committed to work force diversity and anti-racism.
11/01/2024
Application Deadline:
11/30/2024
Agency:
Oregon Health Authority
Salary Range:
$3,776 - $5,232
Position Type:
Employee
Position Title:
Accounting Technician
Job Description:
The Accounting Technician is an integral part of the Patient Financial Service Department's at the Oregon State Hospital (OSH). This office delivers essential fiscal and patient banking services to the hospital. The primary responsibility of this role is managing the Revolving Fund desk, which encompasses a variety of tasks including acting as the Petty Cash custodian, overseeing receipting duties, processing reimbursements, handling cash drawers, and managing daily Trust folder tasks.
What you will do!
You will perform financial reporting and auditing!
Your will clarify and resolve issues related to posting of payments!
You will communicatee with clients, stake holders, payers, and auditors!
You will assist in creating the accounts receivable process and procedures!
You will perform accounts receivable (A/R) data management including data review!
You will bill payer sources, and post payments and revenue using applicable codes!
What's in it for you?
- Full-time employment in the heart of Salem, Oregon
- A position where your input and contributions impact the citizens of Oregon
- 8 hours of vacation leave and 8 hours of sick leave per month
- Nearly unbeatable medical, vision, and dental benefits
- Pension and retirement programs
OHA values health equity, service excellence, integrity, leadership, partnership, innovation and transparency. OHA's health equity definition is "Oregon will have established a health system that creates health equity when all people can reach their full potential and well-being and are not disadvantaged by their race, ethnicity, language, disability, age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, social class, intersections among these communities or identities, or other socially determined circumstances. Achieving health equity requires the ongoing collaboration of all regions and sectors of the state, including tribal governments to address: the equitable distribution or redistributing of resources and power; and recognizing, reconciling, and rectifying historical and contemporary injustices." OHA's 10-year goal is to eliminate health inequities. Click here, to learn more about OHA's mission, vision and core values.
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR:
Required Qualifications:
- Two years of technical support accounting experience. One year of the experience must include the calculation, recording, and maintenance of routine accounting information;
- at least 36 quarter (24 semester) credit hours from an accredited college, university, or vocational-technical school that includes 9 quarter (6 semester) hours in accounting. (To receive credit for required courses, submit a photocopy of transcripts.)
- Training or experience must include using a computer to enter, update, or retrieve information.
Requested Attributes:
- Experience in creating and maintaining a work environment that is respectful and accepting of diversity among team members and the people we serve.
- Preference will be given to candidates with prior experience in health care related fields, are able to demonstrate research and analytical skills, and is expected to be the subject matter expert in the respective fields of revenue cycle operations.
- Skill operating a computer terminal or microcomputer to enter, update, or retrieve information.
- Proficient math, and basic knowledge of bookkeeping principles, methods, and procedures.
- Skill calculating percentages, ratios, discounts, etc.
- Skill using a calculator or a 10-key adding machine.
- Skill recording, processing, or compiling accounting or monetary information.
- Proficiency in interpreting/implementing regulatory standards and following operations manuals.
- Skill communicating, either verbally or in writing, to gather or exchange information.
- Basic Microsoft Word and Excel experience
- Basic knowledge of office procedures, equipment, and machines.
- Complete the online application
- Attach a resume and cover letter
Please ensure you've provided a thorough and updated application as it pertains to the position for which you are applying. Your application materials will be used to determine salary based on a pay equity assessment. For further information, please visit the Pay Equity Project homepage.
Need Help?
If you need assistance to participate in the application process including an accommodation request under the American with Disabilities Act, please call
Barry Lein,
Voice: 503-440-6484
Email: barry.lein@oha.oregon.gov
Additional Information
- Please monitor your Workday account, as all communication will be sent to your Workday account. You must have a valid e-mail address to apply.
- If you are a veteran, you may receive preference. Click here for more information about veterans' preference. If you checked that you are a veteran, we will ask you for your documents later in the process.
- We do not offer VISA sponsorships or transfers at this time - unless specifically noted. Within three days of hire, you will be required to complete the US Department of Homeland Security's I-9 form confirming authorization to work in the United States.
- If you are offered employment, the offer will be contingent upon the outcome of an abuse check, criminal records check and driving records check, and the information shall be shared with the Oregon Health Authority (OHA), Office of Human Resources (OHR). Any criminal or founded abuse history will be reviewed and could result in the withdrawal of the offer or termination of employment.
- Candidates who are offered employment at the Oregon State Hospital must satisfactorily pass a pre-employment drug test.
- Please only attach documents that are related to the position. Additional documents that are attached will not be reviewed.
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The Oregon Health Authority is committed to fair employment practices and non-discrimination, including pay equity for all employees. We do not discriminate on the basis of protected class (race, sex, veteran status, disability, age, color, religion, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation) in the payment of wages or screen applicants on the basis of their current or past compensation. We determine salary by completing a review of your application materials to evaluate your related education, experience, and training for this position. (critical elements of process).
The Oregon Health Authority is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer committed to work force diversity and anti-racism.