Bookkeeper - Part Time - Days

Trinity Health • Mason City, IA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Works as part of a team to complete accurate insurance billing and bookkeeping functions vital to the management of the MercyOne North Iowa Outpatient Pharmacies. Greets and assists patients/customers in person and on the phone in a professional and confidential manner. Communicates effectively with colleagues and customers alike, being a good listener and adjusting style as needed. Represents Mercy Family Pharmacies in a courteous, friendly, and caring manner. Performs duties with flexibility, adapting to changing schedules and needs of the customers, prioritizing workload accordingly. Contacts 3rd party payers or physician offices as appropriate to resolve third party prescription payment issues (including prior authorization, step therapy, processing questions etc.). Operates pharmacy dispensing and POS technology as needed to complete required job functions. Completes daily, weekly, monthly and yearly financial/banking/accounts receivable duties. Produces financial reports for management and the finance department monthly and as needed. Generates and mails statements to customers monthly. Seeks to keep accounts current—writing letters and calling past due accounts when necessary. Completes timely and accurate billing of claims, including LTC, Hospice, Work Comp, Retail, Medicare, etc.

Requirements

• A high school diploma or equivalent is required
• Strong customer service skills
• Proficient in mathematical and bookkeeping skills
• Must be detail oriented

Nice To Haves

• National Pharmacy Technician Certification is preferred
• Accounting, finance, or business degree/education preferred
• Retail or Long-Term Care Pharmacy Technician experience is preferred
• Retail or Long-Term Care billing experience is preferred
• Background in finance, accounting, or bookkeeping is preferred

Responsibilities

• Greets and assists patients/customers in person and on the phone in a professional and confidential manner
• Communicates effectively with colleagues and customers alike, being a good listener and adjusting style as needed
• Represents Mercy Family Pharmacies in a courteous, friendly, and caring manner
• Performs duties with flexibility, adapting to changing schedules and needs of the customers, prioritizing workload accordingly
• Contacts 3rd party payers or physician offices as appropriate to resolve third party prescription payment issues (including prior authorization, step therapy, processing questions etc.)
• Operates pharmacy dispensing and POS technology as needed to complete required job functions
• Completes daily, weekly, monthly and yearly financial/banking/accounts receivable duties. (Including bank deposits, account reconciliation, monthly statements, financial reporting etc.)
• Produces financial reports for management and the finance department monthly and as needed
• Generates and mails statements to customers monthly
• Seeks to keep accounts current—writing letters and calling past due accounts when necessary
• Completes timely and accurate billing of claims, including LTC, Hospice, Work Comp, Retail, Medicare, etc.

Benefits

• Education Assistance offered
• Effective Day 1 Benefit Package (Medical, Dental, Vision, and more) for positions 20 hours per week or greater
• Competitive wages; including weekend and night differentials
• Generous paid time off program
• Retirement Savings program with employer match starting on Day 1

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees