Accounting Clerk (AR)

About the Role

The Accounting Clerk (Accounts Receivable) handles all billing, payment collection, and data management in compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and Life Care standards.

Requirements

• High school graduate or equivalent
• Prior bookkeeping experience preferred
• Prior billing in a health-care setting preferred
• Data entry experience preferred
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and email
• Ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant
• Knowledgeable of administration practices, procedures, and relevant laws/regulations
• Ability to implement and interpret programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures of the administration department
• Perform proficiently in competency areas including cash receipts, billing, business office support, patient rights, safety, and sanitation
• Maintain professional working relationships with associates, vendors, and others
• Maintain confidentiality of proprietary and/or confidential information
• Understand and follow company policies, including harassment and compliance procedures
• Display integrity and professionalism by adhering to Life Care’s Code of Conduct

Responsibilities

• Prepare and submit all billing (e.g., Medicare A & B, private insurance) accurately and in a timely manner
• Record cash receipts accurately and timely
• Accurately prepare bank deposits
• Exhibit excellent customer service and a positive attitude towards patients
• Assist in the evacuation of patients when necessary
• Demonstrate dependable, regular attendance
• Concentrate and use reasoning skills and good judgment
• Communicate and function productively on an interdisciplinary team
• Perform physical tasks intermittently during working hours, including sitting, standing, bending, lifting, pushing, pulling, stooping, walking, and reaching
• Read, write, speak, and understand English
• Lift 20 lbs from floor to waist, lift 20 lbs from waist to shoulder, lift and carry 20 lbs, and push/pull 20 lbs