Accounts Receivable Clerk

Kaweah Health is a publicly owned, community healthcare organization that provides comprehensive health services to the greater Visalia area in central California. With more than 5,000 employees, Kaweah Health provides state-of-the-art medicine and high-quality preventive services in our acute care hospital, specialized health centers and clinics. Our eight-campus healthcare district has 613 beds and offers comprehensive health services across a broad continuum of care.   

It takes a special person to work for Kaweah Health. We serve a region where the needs are great, which makes the rewards even greater. Every day, we care for people facing unique challenges and in need of healing. Throughout it all, our focus is to make a difference, and we do — in the health of our patients, our loved ones, and our community.

Benefits Eligible

Full-Time Benefit Eligible

Work Shift

Day - 8 Hour or less Shift (United States of America)

Department

8550 Credit & Collections

Performs day-to-day financial transactions in adherence to the Kaweah Health’s policies and procedures.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education
Preferred: High School diploma or equivalent


Experience
Preferred: Computer experience 10-key experience

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
Solid understanding of basic accounting principles.
Hands-on experience in operating spreadsheets.
Customer service oriented.
High degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
 

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Essential

Responsible for posting all payments and adjustments into the applicable system for all payers. Transactions are performed in an accurate and efficient manner.

Responsible for preparing all checks for deposit before running through Check 21 and/or armored transport. Is responsible for batching and making copies of all checks.

Researches payment for correct name, account number and insurance codes. Whenever applicable, works with the appropriate member of the billing department to decipher any unresolved items.

Resolves and closes unresolved items that are placed in ‘unapplied’ accounts before the end of the month.

Processes and posts incoming payments in an efficient and accurate manner using the appropriate payment or adjustment CDM.

Responsible for posting refunds into the applicable system using the appropriate CDM for patient or insurance. Must be posted within 48 hours of receipt.

Completes daily and monthly balancing of the AR to the general ledger using the appropriate database and reporting process.

Prepares bank deposits for all payers.

Performs cash room duties for incoming deposits from outside departments. Immediately bring any balancing issues to Supervisor’s attention. Works with the appropriate department to resolve any issues that arise.

Applies non-A/R checks to the appropriate GL#. Calls Finance for GL# and forwards copy of checks to them if needed for their records if requested.

Reinstates accounts as needed to post payments and adjustments.

Conforms with patient confidentiality at all times. Employee does not discuss with anyone information about patient without proper consent (per Business Office Policy and Procedure Manual).

Balances front desk cash drawer at opening and closing of shift. Brings discrepancy to supervisor's attention on the same day.

Sorts all incoming mail to various departments.

Addendum (essential for specific dept)

ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE RECONCILIATION - MONTH END AUDITING/RESEARCH:

Completes daily and monthly balancing of AR to the general ledger utilizing the Cash Applications Database “DSR”, and the Cash Reconciliation Database “CRR”. Completes monthly reconciliation of outstanding AR and cash by the 5th business day of the following month. Serves as a point of contact between Patient Accounting and Finance. Assists the Finance department with issues related to cash applications. Balances remittance advice's and applies amounts to the appropriate general ledger. Checks accounts numbers on RA's when posting payments to A/R and Bad Debt. The A/R must balance. Responsible for posting unclaimed property payments. Monitors and resolves returned checks. Contacts the customer directly to resolve checks that are returned as Insufficient Funds, Stop Payments, Unidentified, Return to Maker, or Stale Dated checks. Performs day-to-day financial transactions, including verifying, classifying, computing, posting and recording accounts receivables’ data. Reconciles the accounts receivable ledger on a monthly basis to ensure that all payments are accounted for and properly posted based on the spreadsheets provided by Finance.

Additional

Accomplishes accounting and organization mission by completing related results as needed.

Protects organization's value by keeping information confidential.

Verifies validity of account discrepancies by obtaining and investigating information from all available sources.

Proven ability to calculate, post and manage accounting figures and financial records.

Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care and services appropriate to the population served on the assigned unit or work area.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Pay Range

$23.37 -$35.05

If you want to use your talents alongside people who face each day with courage and purpose, in an environment that empowers you to do your absolute best, this is where you belong.