Accounting Clerk (AR)

Life Care Centers of America; Sparta (TN); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Life Care Centers of America seeks an Accounting Clerk (Accounts Receivable) to handle billing, payments, and data management in a post-acute care setting.

You will prepare Medicare A & B and private insurance billing, record cash receipts, and maintain confidentiality while collaborating with care teams; strong Excel and policy adherence are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Billing experience in health care preferred.
• Proficient in Word, Excel, and e-mail.
• Ability to make independent decisions when warranted.
• Knowledge of post-acute care administration rules and guidelines.
• Maintain confidentiality and adhere to policies and code of conduct.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and submit all billing (Medicare A & B, private insurance) accurately and timely.
• Record cash receipts accurately and timely.
• Accurately prepare bank deposits.
• Exhibit excellent customer service and a positive attitude towards patients.
• Assist in evacuation of patients when needed.
• Use good judgment and reasoning in everyday tasks.
• Collaborate effectively on an interdisciplinary team.
• Sit/stand/bend/lift/push/pull as required.
• Read/write/speak/understand English.

Skills

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Email

Independent decision making

Customer service

Team collaboration

English proficiency

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Employment Status: Full-Time Shift: 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.; Monday - Friday

Position Summary

The Accounting Clerk (Accounts Receivable) is responsible for all billing, collection of payments, and data management inaccordance with all applicable laws, regulations, and Life Care standards.

Education, Experience, and Licensure Requirements

• High school graduate or equivalent
• Prior billing in a health-care setting preferred

Specific Job Requirements

• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and e-mail
• Possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action
• Knowledgeable of administration practices and procedures as well as the laws, regulations, and guidelines governing administration functions in the post-acute care facility
• Ability to implement and interpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures of theadministration department
• Perform proficiently in all competency areas including but not limited to: cash receipts and billing, business office support, patient rights, and safety and sanitation
• Maintains professional working relationships with all associates, vendors, etc.
• Maintains confidentiality of all proprietary and/or confidential information
• Understand and follow company policies including harassment and compliance procedures
• Displays integrity and professionalism by adhering to Life Care’sCode of Conduct and completes mandatoryCode of Conduct and other appropriate compliance training

Essential Functions

• Prepare and submit all billing (i.e., Medicare A & B, private insurance) accurately and in a timely manner
• Record cash receipts accurately and timely
• Accurately prepare bank deposits
• Exhibit excellent customer service and a positive attitude towards patients
• Assist in the evacuation of patients
• Concentrate and use reasoning skills and good judgment
• Communicate and function productively on an interdisciplinary team
• Sit, stand, bend, lift, push, pull, stoop, walk, reach, and move intermittently during working hours
• Read, write, speak, and understand the English language
• Lift 20 lbs floor to waist, lift 20 lbs waist to shoulder, lift and carry 20 lbs, and push/pull 20 lbs