Clerk, Accounts Receivable
About the role
Salary range: The salary range for this position is CAD $27.56 - $27.56 / hour Why Fraser Health?:
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Detailed Overview:
Reporting to the Supervisor, Accounts Receivable, the Clerk, Accounts Receivable maintains patient accounts, processes patient billings and claims, follows up on billing errors and delinquent accounts, and prepares adjustments as required and as according to established procedures.
Responsibilities:
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Maintains patient accounts by reviewing and checking information related to the patient account, and processing required adjustments such as preparing vouchers or refunds, and posting from journal to the accounts receivable ledger.
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Processes billings and claims by electronically submitting, printing, checking and adjusting as required. Bills, claims, and issues statements for patient and other similar accounts.
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Reconciles account balances by matching information such as invoices issued, payments received and refunds, identifying differences and rectifying variances by preparing adjustment/reversal information such as journal vouchers and credit balance refunds.
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Responds to patient inquiries in person or by telephone by providing written or verbal responses. Prepares claim forms and itemized statements for patients as required.
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Reviews the aged trial balance for outstanding accounts and follows up on delinquent accounts by performing duties such as initiating telephone contact or written correspondence, following re-billing procedures, and utilizing system notes, all according to established procedure.
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Reviews inpatient and outpatient admission records to ensure complete and accurate information necessary for billing. Enters charges and payments into the billing systems from source documents. In some systems, will be required to determine appropriate charges and general ledger codes.
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Records and reports statistical and financial information related to accounts receivable to the supervisor as required.
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Performs other related duties as required.
Qualifications: Education and Experience
Grade 12, successful completion of a recognized accounting course, and two years' recent related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
Skills and Abilities
- Ability to keyboard at 45 w.p.m.
- Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
- Ability to deal with others effectively.
- Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.
- Ability to organize work.
- Ability to operate related equipment.
About Fraser Health Authority
The ❤️ of health care from Burnaby to Boston Bar on the traditional, ancestral and unceded lands of the Coast Salish and Nlaka’pamux Nations, and is home to 32 First Nations within the territories of the Fraser Salish region.
Clerk, Accounts Receivable
About the role
Salary range: The salary range for this position is CAD $27.56 - $27.56 / hour Why Fraser Health?:
Curious to learn what it’s like to work here? Connect with us!
We invite you to apply today and find out why employees recommend Fraser Health to their friends as an exceptional place to work. We are committed to planetary health, we value diversity in the work force and seek to maintain an environment of Respect, Caring and Trust.
If you're ready to join a team dedicated to providing care and support, apply now! Together, we can make a significant difference in the lives of individuals and families, empowering them on their journey to recovery.
Take the next step and apply so we can continue the conversation with you.
Detailed Overview:
Reporting to the Supervisor, Accounts Receivable, the Clerk, Accounts Receivable maintains patient accounts, processes patient billings and claims, follows up on billing errors and delinquent accounts, and prepares adjustments as required and as according to established procedures.
Responsibilities:
-
Maintains patient accounts by reviewing and checking information related to the patient account, and processing required adjustments such as preparing vouchers or refunds, and posting from journal to the accounts receivable ledger.
-
Processes billings and claims by electronically submitting, printing, checking and adjusting as required. Bills, claims, and issues statements for patient and other similar accounts.
-
Reconciles account balances by matching information such as invoices issued, payments received and refunds, identifying differences and rectifying variances by preparing adjustment/reversal information such as journal vouchers and credit balance refunds.
-
Responds to patient inquiries in person or by telephone by providing written or verbal responses. Prepares claim forms and itemized statements for patients as required.
-
Reviews the aged trial balance for outstanding accounts and follows up on delinquent accounts by performing duties such as initiating telephone contact or written correspondence, following re-billing procedures, and utilizing system notes, all according to established procedure.
-
Reviews inpatient and outpatient admission records to ensure complete and accurate information necessary for billing. Enters charges and payments into the billing systems from source documents. In some systems, will be required to determine appropriate charges and general ledger codes.
-
Records and reports statistical and financial information related to accounts receivable to the supervisor as required.
-
Performs other related duties as required.
Qualifications: Education and Experience
Grade 12, successful completion of a recognized accounting course, and two years' recent related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
Skills and Abilities
- Ability to keyboard at 45 w.p.m.
- Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
- Ability to deal with others effectively.
- Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.
- Ability to organize work.
- Ability to operate related equipment.
About Fraser Health Authority
The ❤️ of health care from Burnaby to Boston Bar on the traditional, ancestral and unceded lands of the Coast Salish and Nlaka’pamux Nations, and is home to 32 First Nations within the territories of the Fraser Salish region.