Business Office Account Clerk

Job Title:  Business Office Account Clerk
Department: Patient Financial Services
Location: SLH - Regional Administrative Campus 6196 U.S. 11,Canton, NY 13617
Hours Per Week: 37.5
Schedule: Monday- Friday 8AM-4PM

 

SUMMARY:

Maintains and controls all uninsured and underinsured patients who access services in the clinics or hospital. The account clerk will be under the general supervisor of the Patient Financial Services Leadership team. They will ensure accurate information is obtained and filed within the EMR; including discount any payment arrangements. Receive payments from patients or insurance companies. Works well individually and in a team environment.

RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Billing & Payment Processing: Manage patient and insurance payments, perform cash posting and reconciliation, and ensure accurate documentation and recordkeeping in the EMR system.

• Account Management & Insurance Updates: Review self-pay accounts, update insurance and guarantor information, maintain uninsured/underinsured accounts, and assist with pricing and charge inquiries.

• Patient & Department Collaboration: Provide billing support to patients, coordinate with internal departments (Finance, HIM, Patient Financial Services), and contribute to financial planning and decision-making.

• Compliance & Communication: Adhere to HIPAA regulations, document all interactions accurately, demonstrate empathy in patient communication, and support team performance and A/R reduction efforts.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school graduate or equivalent

• Minimum of 1 year clerical experience

• High level of interpersonal skills relating to all types of patients and visitors as well as hospital staff

UNION:

1199-200B SEIU (CPH) Clerical

Note: Not all per diem roles are union eligible

EDUCATION:

LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS: 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

S - Sedentary Work - Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time, but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.

For disease specific care programs refer to the program specific requirements of the department for further specifications on experience and educational expectations, including continuing education requirements.

Any physical requirements reported by a prospective employee and/or employee’s physician or delegate will be considered for accommodations.

PAY RANGE:

$19.46 - $28.55

The listed base pay range is a good faith representation of current potential base pay for a successful full time applicant. It may be modified in the future and eligible for additional pay components. Pay is determined by factors including experience, relevant qualifications, specialty, internal equity, location, and contracts.

Rochester Regional Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital or familial status, military or veteran status, citizenship or immigration status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.