Accounting & HR Assistant P/T - Behavioral Health Private Practice

JOB SUMMARY: 
Our behavioral health group practice is seeking an experienced part-time Accounting Assistant to work approximately 20 hours per week in our Irvine-based office. We offer flexible hours to meet your needs such as 4 hrs/day or 2-3 full days a week.

The successful candidate will be responsible for a number of tasks requiring a knowledge of accounting, bookkeeping, HR, and office functions as needed for a medical office environment. Knowledge of medical billing and insurance claims are a plus but not required.

Orange County Health Psychologists is a behavioral health group practice of 60+ psychologists and therapists and an administrative staff of 10; all of whom are deeply committed to the health and wellness of our patients. We have a 5.0 employee rating on Indeed and a 4.7 patient rating on Google. Our beautifully appointed main office is adjacent to the Irvine Spectrum and conveniently close to the 405, 5 and 133 freeways.

Please visit our website at www.ochealthpsych.com for more information.

DUTIES & ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

· Reconcile bank and credit card accounts

· Process semimonthly payroll

· Enter bank deposits

· Manage HR functions such as employee benefit eligibility and enrollment in health coverage programs

· Assist in new employee onboarding in connect of HR functions

· Respond to employee questions regarding payroll, benefits, and account management

· Manage A/P and some A/R (limited)

· Prepare financial reports

· Prepare budgets and analyze performance

· Follow all regulations and guidelines established by HIPAA, Medicare, state programs, and licensing boards.

· Ability to interface with patients, as needed.

· Ability to contribute to the overall mission and values of the group practice.

· Other duties as assigned.

If this position evolves to full-time, additional medical office functions might include the following:

o Post patient and insurance payments to medical office software program

o Process credit card payments

o Interface with behavioral health providers regarding patient status on visits and claims

o Prepare and submit claims using CMS 1500 format.

o Audit and correct all rejected claims.

o Complete data entry of patient demographics and insurance information.

o Call for verification of benefits.

o Contact insurance companies to resolve billing issues.

o Initiate or respond to calls with patients.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

The minimum qualifications for this position include:

· 2+ years of experience in an office environment

· Associate or bachelor’s degree in accounting, health care, finance or business-related field preferred.

· Proficiency with QuickBooks

· Familiarity with ADP or similar payroll platform

· Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

· Strong organizational skills

· Self-motivated and self-directed.

· Ability to multitask and prioritize.

· Experience with Microsoft Office Suite. 

 

Contact:

Interested candidates please send resume to Jennifer Koran, Practice Manager, with a copy to Dr. Kristin Kleppe at the email addresses listed below.