Account Clerk

Lake Cumberland Home Health • Bullitt County Health Department, KY

2d • $15 - $19

About The Position

The Account Clerk works in the Business Office and performs accounting-related clerical duties requiring familiarity with basic accounting functions and complex word processing, spreadsheet, and querying software. The employee is expected to be fully aware of operating procedures and policies and to work with minimal supervision.

The role uses the PSRS/Financial system to review records, support account adjustments, determine patient financial obligations and other payment sources, and audit payroll and travel information. Work is typically performed inside an office. Applicants and employees may be required to complete drug screening and background checks under agency policies.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Three years of experience in accounting, bookkeeping, payroll and accounts payable, business administration, or a closely related field.
• Additional education in Business Administration, Public Administration, Community Health, Public Health, Accounting, or Human Resource Management may substitute for the required experience on a year-for-year basis.
• Applicants and employees may be required to submit to drug screening and a background check according to agency policy.

Responsibilities

• Use the PSRS/Financial system.
• Pre-audit records for accuracy and completeness.
• Make necessary account adjustments with supervision.
• Understand payer codes and financial obligations related to patient accounts receivable files.
• Determine other sources of payment for patients and patient accounts receivable according to provider.
• Audit payroll and travel records for errors, correct errors according to agency policy, and document information needed to determine financial obligations.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED