Accounts Receivable Clerk

The successful applicant will work in compliance with all relevant and applicable legislation and Hospital Policies and Procedures, will practice the Bluewater Health Standards of Performance Excellence and will fulfill their role within the Attendance Support Program parameters. The successful applicant will also possess effective communication and interpersonal skills, will have the ability to work independently and as part of a team, and will have strong attention to detail and accuracy.

Each member of Bluewater Health is called to embrace patient and family-centred care in its fullest form. This includes using techniques and strategies to communicate “I care and I respect you,” providing information in a way patients and families can understand, listening to patients and families to learn what an exemplary healthcare experience means to them, and seeking their perspective throughout their stay and during improvement initiatives.

Qualifications:

• 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

Selection will be made on the basis of ability, experience and qualifications as per Article 11.04 of the SEIU Collective Agreement

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