Accounting Clerk (AR) /Payroll

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
• Knowledge of administration practices, procedures, and governing regulations in post-acute care
• Ability to implement and interpret departmental programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures
• Proficiency in cash receipts, billing, business office support, patient rights, safety, and sanitation
• Maintains professional relationships with associates, vendors, and others
• Maintains confidentiality of proprietary and confidential information
• Understands and follows company policies, including harassment and compliance procedures
• Displays 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 timely
• Record cash receipts accurately and timely
• Prepare bank deposits accurately
• Exhibit excellent customer service and a positive attitude toward patients
• Assist in the evacuation of patients
• Demonstrate dependable, regular attendance
• Concentrate, use reasoning skills, and exercise 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