Accounts Receivable Clerk

Description:

• Grade 12 graduate or equivalent required
• College Diploma in Accounting preferred

Skill, Ability and Experience:

• Knowledge of Accounting Principles and Practices relating to processing and control of Accounts Receivable Records required
• Intermediate level proficiency using the MS Office Suite of products required
• High attention to detail required
• Ability to apply critical thinking and problem solving skills required
• Ability to meet deadlines and work independently with varied interruptions required
• Ability to work in a fast-paced team environment required
• Experience handling cash and cash management procedures preferred
• Recent related experience in an Accounts Receivable setting preferred
• Experience with Meditech billing module preferred
• Knowledge and experience in OHIP and WSIB hospital billings preferred

Principal Duties:

• Wicket inquiries and payment processing
• Invoice/statement processing
• Checking and verifying account charges
• Credit bureau collection investigation
• OHIP and related billings
• Insurance receipting and processing of claim forms
• In patient discharges – review accounts for room request details and confirm correct charges are posted to account
• Participate in unit/department and Hospital Quality Improvement initiatives
• Complete continuing education requirements as necessary
• Other related duties as assigned