Accounting Clerk (AR)

The Heritage Center•Morristown, TN

About The Position

The Accounting Clerk (Accounts Receivable) is responsible for billing, collecting payments, and managing data in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, and Life Care standards. The role supports the administration department and business office, including billing and cash receipts, while maintaining confidentiality, professional relationships, and compliance with company policies and standards.

Requirements

High school graduate or equivalent.
Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and email.
Ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant.
Knowledge of administration practices and procedures, as well as laws, regulations, and guidelines governing administration functions in a post-acute care facility.
Ability to implement and interpret administration department programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures.
Ability to perform competently in areas including cash receipts and billing, business office support, patient rights, and safety and sanitation.
Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.
Ability to sit, stand, bend, lift, push, pull, stoop, walk, reach, and move intermittently during working hours.
Ability to lift 20 pounds from floor to waist and from waist to shoulder, lift and carry 20 pounds, and push or pull 20 pounds.
Demonstrated integrity and professionalism, including adherence to Life Care’s Code of Conduct.

Nice To Haves

Prior bookkeeping experience preferred.
Prior billing experience in a health-care setting preferred.
Data entry experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Prepare and submit billing, including Medicare A and B and private insurance, accurately and in a timely manner.
Record cash receipts accurately and promptly.
Prepare bank deposits accurately.
Provide excellent customer service and maintain a positive attitude toward patients.
Assist in the evacuation of patients.
Maintain dependable, regular attendance.
Concentrate, use reasoning skills, and exercise good judgment.
Communicate and work productively on an interdisciplinary team.
Follow company policies, including harassment and compliance procedures, and complete mandatory Code of Conduct and other appropriate compliance training.
Maintain confidentiality of proprietary and confidential information and professional working relationships with associates, vendors, and others.