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Surgery Care Affiliates Accounts Payable Specialist - Advanced Surgical Hospital in Washington, Pennsylvania
Overview
Today, SCA Health has grown to 11,000 teammates who care for 1 million patients each year and support physician specialists holistically in many aspects of patient care. Together, our teammates create value in specialty care by aligning physicians, health plans and health systems around a common goal: delivering on the quadruple aim of high-quality outcomes and a better experience for patients and providers, all at a lower total cost of care.
As part of Optum, we participate in an integrated care delivery system that enables us to support our partners as they navigate a complex healthcare environment, Only SCA Health has a dynamic group of physician-driven, specialty care businesses that allows us to customize solutions, no matter the need or challenge:
We connect patients to physicians in new and differentiated ways as part of Optum and with our new Specialty Management Solutions business.
We have pioneered a physician-led, multi-site model of practice solutions that restores physician agency by aligning incentives to support growth and transition to value-based care.
We lead the industry in value-based payment solutions through our Global 1 bundled payment convener, that provides easy predictable billing to patients.
We help physicians address everything beyond surgical procedures, including anesthesia and ancillary service lines.
The new SCA Health represents who we are today and where we are going—and the growing career opportunities for YOU.
Responsibilities
Maintain daily and monthly payable-related activities, such as data entry of payables and related processing, self-auditing of work product, review and processing of teammate reimbursements, compliance with policies and procedures, filing and/or mailing as necessary, responding timely and professionally to all inquiries and communications, contributing visibly to overall team goals and objectives, etc.
Responsible for activities considered essential to the objective of achieving timely and accurate payments, reliable financial statements, and other payable-related reporting.
Assist with vendor set-ups and obtaining related documentation. May also assist with reconciling vendor statements, including past due invoices and credit balances.
Interact regularly with various individuals to provide high-quality, professional service in all interactions; primary interactions. Take ownership for ensuring that the proper service level is provided in all aspects. Primary interactions will be with the Accounts Payable Team, facility teammates, vendors, physicians, and other accounting/finance teammates.
Assist with projects as required for the success of the department and company.
Additional responsibilities may be assigned, and may vary with departmental goals and projects at-hand.
Qualifications
Education & Experience:
High School diploma or GED completion, required.
Commitment to or accomplishment of Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or other related discipline is not required, but is strongly preferred.
Corporate/public accounting or other relevant experience, preferred.
Working-knowledge of PeopleSoft and Microsoft Excel, preferred.
Skills & Abilities:
Display motivations and values that coincide and support the SCA culture, including SCA Values
Ability to function efficiently and collaboratively in a high-volume, fast-paced, and service-oriented environment
Possess basic knowledge of accounting (debits and credits), and basic understanding of accounts payable processes and procedures
Effectively manage time; structure and prioritize assigned activities to accomplish goals and objectives
Exhibit leadership skills, including confidence, motivation, and self-discipline
Maintain knowledge of and consistently apply internal policies & procedures
Work independently, including making informed suggestions/decisions based on established policies and procedures
Display solid analytical and problem-solving skills, including strong research and follow-up skills
Proficiency in Microsoft: Excel, Outlook, Word (Beginner Excel skills, such as basic mathematical formulas and basic professional presentation/editing, etc)
Professional communication skills (verbal, written)
Able to follow instruction and able to provide instruction to others
Organize data and analyses in a fashion that provides ease of review by management, auditors, and others
Ability to influence others toward positive results and actions
USD $19.00/Hr. USD $22.00/Hr.