Disability Adjudication Services (DAS) is one of the largest programs in GVRA. DAS

currently has over 400 employees, along with 85 independent contractors and 6

temporary workers - across its five locations in Stone Mountain, Athens, Savannah,

Thomasville and Dalton. Our bottom line is to deliver timely, accurate and cost-effective

disability determinations. And our promise to you is consistent professional service with

responsive and responsible follow-up.

Summary/Objective

Under direct supervision performs paraprofessional accounting and fiscal control

functions, such as accounts payable and general related accounting processes.

Essential Functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to

perform the essential functions.

• Performs routine accounting, clerical, billing, and/or claims processing duties for

assigned accounts

• Review incoming Consultative Exams (CE), Medical Records (MER), Claimant

Travel, and supplemental bills to determine if requested studies are received and

verify amount to be paid

• Audit and prepare CE/MER/Claimant Travel authorizations and supplemental

bills for payment approval

• Maintain knowledge of Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) codes and

descriptions, which describes medical services and procedures performed by

physicians and medical facilities

• Assist and respond to claimant/vendor calls regarding their payment status

• Other duties as assigned

Competencies

1. Accountability

2. Ethical Practice

3. Confidentiality

4. Thoroughness.

5. Communication Proficiency.

6. Personal Effectiveness/Credibility.

7. Business Acumen.

8. Technical Capacity.

Supervisory Responsibility

None required for this position.

Work Environment

This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard

office equipment such as computers, fax machines and scanners.

Working Conditions

Incumbents working in this job perform duties in an office setting. This is a 40-hour workweek requirement. The position may involve managing a high volume workload and demands a high level of accuracy while working with deadlines. Regular attendance is an important part of being successful in this position. Work is performed in an office environment. Strong computer skills are needed due to ongoing changes to applications that affect the way the work is performed. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position. Days and hours of work are Monday through Friday, 8:00

a.m. to 5 p.m.

Travel

No business travel is required for this position.

Required Education and Experience

Associate’s degree in business curriculum or related field from an accredited college or

university OR High school diploma or GED AND Two years of experience performing

accounting and/or fiscal control functions

Preferred Education and Experience

Preference will be given to applicants who, in addition to meeting the minimum

qualifications, possess one or more of the items below:

1. Associate’s degree and two years experience performing accounting and/or fiscal

control functions

2. Familiarity with DAS processing of Consultative Examinations, Medical Evidence

of Record, and Applicant Travel

3. Experience in customer service with the ability to communicate effectively in

person, email correspondence and via telephone

4. Proficiency in typing accurately with speed

Additional Eligibility Qualifications

None required for this position.

Work Authorization/Security Clearance

As a condition of employment with Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency, you must

successfully complete a mandatory federal and national background check, preemployment testing, and additional checks required for your job.

All candidates interested in employment with The Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency does not offer sponsorships for current or future employment visas (e.g., H-B1 employment visa).

AAP/EEO Statement

Disability Adjudication Services (DAS), a program under GVRA, provides equal

employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits

discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age,

sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual

orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by

federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting,

hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, and transfer, leaves of absence,

compensation and training.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive

listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this

job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Under direct supervision, performs paraprofessional accounting and fiscal control functions, such as accounts payable and receivable, payroll preparation, budget monitoring or related general accounting processes. Balances and reconciles accounting records, statements, journals, ledgers or reports. Collects fees or revenues, disburses payments and posts to appropriate accounts. Compiles and maintains records and files. May analyze financial reports to assess compliance. May apply GAAP guidelines. May compile and prepare standard accounting reports. May monitor individual department budgets or expenditures, and identifies budget variances. Performs routine accounting, clerical, billing, and/or claims processing duties for assigned accounts Responds to inquiries to solve routine accounting problems. Prepares requested materials for audits of financial data or records. Processes or records financial transactions such as accounts payable and receivable, payroll, invoices, or requisitions in a ledger or computer system. Provides information or interpretation to third parties such as banks, auditors, vendors and governmental entities. Verifies the accuracy of information to be billed, tracks account activity, bills consumers and resolves billing inquiries. Receives additional training, as required, to gain full proficiency and experience in all areas