Job Description
Vendor Analyst Location Miramar, FL : Vendor Analyst is responsible for reviewing, entering, and maintaining provider/vendor data in A/P and Contract Services systems, ensuring proper dissemination of information to appropriate internal/external entities. Acts a liaison between the customer and internal departments/programs for all provider/vendor related data maintenance issues.
All duties and responsibilities are to be performed in accordance with VITAS Healthcare Corporation's policies, procedures, guidelines, contractual commitments, and governmental regulations.
- Completes all vendor tasks/requests accurately and within appropriate times ensuring verification with IRS and other external entities.
- Researches and resolves any vendor issues utilizing available resources.
- Interacts with vendors and providers to resolve difficult issues as referred to by customer service or management.
- Assist internal departments with vendor related issues, providing remediation, as necessary.
- Spearheads 1099 disbursement, addressing any vendor inquiries by utilizing detailed analysis to identify payment reporting discrepancies and issuing corrections, as necessary.
- Effectively maintains compliance by ensuring all contracted vendors receive required compliance documentation by deadlines designated by government agencies.
- Releases claims and invoices from “hold” status
- Assists with PeopleSoft maintenance by analyzing several weekly reports to identify issues and execute system updates as needed.
- Effectively maintains reporting for Paymode to assist with validating provided vendor information.
- Maintains active communication with internal departments to ensure a timely turnaround of claims and invoices.
- Assists with additional projects and tasks as required by management.
QUALIFICATIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Experience: - 1-3 years of experience as a customer service agent within a healthcare environment preferred.
- Ability to manage difficult customers independently.
- Must be able to exercise discretion and independent judgment.
- Knowledge of medical terminology and claims processing procedures preferred.
- Knowledge of accounts payable processes
- Ability to work on various assignments simultaneously.
- Ability to communicate tactfully, verbally and in writing with department heads, managers, coworkers, and vendors to resolve problems and negotiate resolutions.
- Working knowledge of computers, internet access, and the ability to navigate multiple systems simultaneously as well as a variety of software packages such as Outlook, Excel, and Word.
Education: Associate's degree in accounting, business administration or related field from an accredited college/university or equivalent experience preferred. Reasonable Accommodations: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.
Job Tags
Full time, Contract work,