Job Information
Publix Sr. Collections Specialist - Pharmacy, Accounts Receivable - Lakeland in Lakeland, Florida
28178BR
Position Title:
Sr. Collections Specialist - Pharmacy, Accounts Receivable - Lakeland
Department:
Finance
Location:
Lakeland, FL
Description:
Responsible for managing and improving the aging report on unpaid pharmacy claims, collecting money for all pharmacy 3rd party sales receivables, as well as designing and implementing internal controls to support new business initiatives
Responsible for analyzing and preparing routine and ad-hoc reporting identifying operational fluctuations in account balances and/or transactional data within the various Pharmacy systems to ensure accuracy and enable sound, fact-based decisions related to the Pharmacy 3rd Party Sales account
Responsible for understanding and complying with Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) and Sarbanes-Oxley section 404 (SOX 404)
Req ID:
28178BR
Hours of Work:
8:00am - 4:30pm Monday-Friday; flexible schedule
Facility:
Lak George Jenkins Building / Chart Warehouse B001
State:
Florida
Frequency of Pay:
Weekly
Travel Frequency:
0%
Minimum Base Pay:
18.95
Additional Information:
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Please do not use your Publix email address when applying. Once your application has been successfully submitted you will receive a confirmation email.
Address:
1936 George Jenkins Blvd
City:
Lakeland
Year End Bonus:
To reward associates for their contributions to the company for the calendar year, Publix provides a Holiday Bonus in November. In the first year of continuous employment the bonus is equal to 15 hours of pay, and in the second year of continuous employment the bonus is equal to one week’s pay if associate remains employed through issue date of the bonus check. In subsequent years, the bonus is equal to two weeks’ pay.
Maximum Base Pay:
26.40
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or another analytical discipline or equivalent experience
3 years’ experience in accounting or any retail position
HIPAA certification
knowledge of Accounting Principles and Accounts Receivable functions
basic knowledge of Word, Excel, Access, Internet, and Outlook
verbal and written communication skills
analytical thinking skills
ability to handle a variety of tasks and responsibilities with multiple interruptions
ability to work under deadlines and handle the pressure of deadlines
technical skills
must be self-motivated
must be flexible and highly productive
must exhibit professionalism and the ability to deal with confidential subject matter
must be able to work a variable works schedule including weekends and overtime
Preferred Qualifications:
Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance or another analytical discipline
5 years’ experience in accounting or any retail position
knowledge of Continuous Quality Improvement process methodology
knowledge of Pharmacy Operations, Terminology of Insurance carriers
knowledge and understanding of Pharmacy systems (Inmar, ERX, terminology, etc.)
knowledge of SOX requirements and controls relating to Accounts Receivable, as well as HIPAA
ability to work in accordance with the HIPAA Compliance policy
Potential Annual Base Pay:
39,416 - 54,912
Zip Code:
33815-3760
Benefits Information:
Employee stock ownership plan that contributes Publix stock to associates each year at no cost
An opportunity to purchase additional shares of our privately-held stock
401(k) retirement savings plan
Group health, dental and vision plans
Paid Time Off
Paid Parental Leave
Short- and long-term disability insurance
Tuition reimbursement
Free hot lunches (buffet-style) at facilities with a cafeteria
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