NH - Clerk, A​/R

Overview

Has overall responsibility for account receivables, creating detailed reports and maintaining account records.

• Prepare claims for accurate and timely submission
• Research and input cash receipts data into the computer and verify by comparison to the bank deposit.
• Prepares and verifies deposits and posts cash receipts to accounts receivable.
• Creates invoices with proper backup and mailing information.
• Maintains accurate customer files; keeps track of name changes, mergers, address changes, and mailing attentions for all divisions. Relays this information to the appropriate personnel.
• Works with the collections department to reconcile accounts receivable balances.
• Assists in the collections and other appropriate staff on research of customer discrepancies and past-due amounts. Generates standard past-due/collections correspondence and reviews files to identify delinquent accounts.
• Contacts delinquent accounts to request payment.
• Generate itemized bills to patients and process unbilled correspondence.
• Input of transactions, allowances to be corrected
• Process refund requests and transfers in accounts.
• Update patient registration information
• Keep supervisor informed of project status.
• Perform other responsibilities as assigned.

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• College credit preferred.

• Knowledge of and experience with automated system required.
• Minimum one (1) year experience, including experience processing invoices required.
• Preference for hospital or other medical facility experience desired.

• Ability to fully utilize BHMC’s electronic record systems, equipment and other healthcare and billing systems relevant to this position.
• Working knowledge of Word, Excel and accounting software helpful.
• Detail oriented with strong organizational skills.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of Medicare, Medicaid and other insurance procedures helpful.
• Knowledge and experience with automated systems required.

• Position requires prolonged periods of sitting and use of a computer and screen viewing throughout the working day.
• Position may require prolonged periods of sitting, standing, reaching, and walking throughout the working day.
• Position will be required to stoop, bend, lift, and carry items weighing up to 25 pounds.

The salary range and/or hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and can be modified in the future. When determining a team member’s base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., site, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget and internal equity).

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of One Brooklyn Health (OBH).

OBH is an equal opportunity employer, it is our policy to provide equal opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, marital status, military status, age, gender, sexual orientation, disability or handicap or other characteristics protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.