Accounting Clerk
About The Position
Halton Healthcare's vision of Exemplary patient experiences, always, goes beyond just the patient experience; it has shaped our entire culture and remains at the core of every interaction in our organization, from our patients & families to our staff, physicians and volunteers. We believe in exemplary PEOPLE experiences always! At Halton Healthcare you will thrive in a healthcare culture and environment that embraces inclusion, diversity and belonging with ‘exemplary patient care, always’ at the heart of everything we do. We empower our people to be the very best they can be so they can make a difference for our patients and the communities we serve. Halton Healthcare takes great pride in providing quality, compassionate healthcare services to our rapidly growing communities. As a progressive and vibrant healthcare organization, we are committed to being an innovative center of excellence in community hospital care.
Requirements
- Post secondary accounting/finance courses and demonstrate a strong accounting knowledge
- Minimum 1-2 years accounting/finance experience
- Proficiency in computers i.e. MS Office programs (Word, Excel, & Outlook)
- Excellent documentation abilities with attention to detail
- Proven interpersonal and communications skills across all levels of the organization with a customer service focus
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
- Demonstrate initiative and flexibility to meet departmental needs
- Physically able to sit, stand, walk, occasional lift and/or carry approximately 20lbs
- Satisfactory employment and attendance record
Nice To Haves
- Cashier or Call Centre experience considered an asset
- Demonstrated ability to prioritize and organize multiple projects with strict deadlines
- Previous health care accounting experience in a hospital environment is an asset
Responsibilities
- Liaise with internal departments and extended health insurance companies to support claim processing and follow-up regarding payment status
- Prepare and mail invoices to patients
- Review reports and post charges daily to patient accounts
- Identify and resolve payment discrepancies
- Review delinquent accounts and contact patients to secure payment
- Create and maintain reports, spreadsheets and files
- Handle in-person, phone, voicemail, fax, and email patient inquiries
- Process payments, and support the billing and collections functions of all hospital sites
- Prepare bank deposits, and other related cashiering services
- Will perform other duties as required.
Benefits
- Accommodations for applicants with disabilities
- Proof of immunity for certain diseases
- Pre-employment medical clearance
- Compliance with Halton Healthcare’s Immunization Policies
- Proof of vaccination or documented medical exemption
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
