An Accounts Payable or Receivable Clerk keeps records of accounts and financial transactions, with specific responsibility for Accounts Payable/Receivable. Works for a business or bookkeeping service. Provides information for financial and tax reports completed by an accountant.
Skills - Good oral and written communication skills, good organizational skills, ability to problem solve and work independently, ability to be flexible and work in a multitask environment, knowledge of computers and related software and a consistent professional appearance and demeanor which lends itself to significant people interaction Equipment to be used: Computer terminals and printers, fax and mail machines, shredder, telephone, calculator, security safe and other general office equipment
Physical and Mental Requirements:
Must be able to lift 20 pounds Must be able to sit for long periods up to 8 hours per day Must be able to ascend/descend up to 3 flights of stairs Must be able to hear alarms and intercom pages Must be able to communicate orally and in writing, perform functions containing math and any other skill as necessary to perform functions of the job at a minimum 12th grade level.
Working Conditions:
Job requires working in a typical office setting, minimal driving to include bank deposits, seminars, etc. Essential Functions of the
Job:
1. Responsible for learning and understanding the account receivable software PCC 2. Responsible for daily census updates done timely and maintain census with any applicable changes. 3. Responsible for the maintenance of all resident information including originating and acquiring required paperwork for purposes of billing, i.e. updating or assisting ancillaries and other external providers regarding coverage and billing 4. Responsible for keeping updated on billing issues including Medicare and Medicaid regulations and other related matters 5. Work with and assist Account Receivable 1 to ensure the proper and timely billing of services 6. Inputs resident data required for billing, i.e. ancillary charges, census, cash receipts, etc. to include payor trees, new budget letters, authorization numbers, etc. 7. Responsible for Social Security applications, rep-payee reports 8. Monitor and analyze data input for accuracy 9. Originate billing for all payers, i.e. Medicaid, Medicare, Private, etc. 10. Assist in Medicaid application process by preparing applications, documents, submission to counties and follow up as needed. 11. Assist in completion of yearly audit as directed 12. Assist residents and responsible parties with their requests in regard to billing, i.e. understanding insurance coverage, monthly bills, Medicaid recertifications, etc. 13. Any of the job duties outlined in this job description may involve any or all of the Baptist Health System entities.
Additional Job Duties:
1. Other duties or special reports as directed which aid the Chief Financial Officer in the operation of Baptist Health System 2. Attend Utilization Review (UR) meetings in the absence of the Business Office Manager. Responsible for the timely and accurate maintenance of patient records and billing of services.
