Accounts Receivable Clerk
Salary: $19.77- $30.25
JOB SUMMARY: The Accounts Receivable Clerk is responsible for the day-to-day processing of accounts receivable, billing, fixed assets and related areas of interface and support. The incumbent performs data entry tasks to enter and verity billing and payment information. He/she sorts and distributes all documents as necessary and maintains an accurate file of the receivables
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Receives invoicing requests and enters payments and adjustments to patient account ledgers.
- Produces formal invoices via billing systems or manually as required.
- Act ad a prime day-to-day interface to third party vendors supporting invoicing process.
- Inputs invoices into accounts receivable system as required,
- Works with other department in finding solutions to their A/R and billing inquiries.
- Maintains filing of invoices, both outstanding and paid.
- Maintains such schedules and reconciliations needed to properly control the A/R billing process and support related finance areas.
- Prints out and mails statements.
- Assists in running end-of-month reports.
- Follows up on past due accounts receivable.
- Obtains A/R write-off information from Patient Services Manager (PSM) and prepares summary for the Fiscal Officers review and approval. Sends approved bad debit listing to collections.
- Prepares monthly A/R summary worksheet by payers and aging accounts.
- Assists Controller and Chief Financial Officer in reconciling A/R detail to the General Ledger.
- Maintains strict confidentiality of all business information.
- Other accounting support as required.
PROFESSIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Enhances the professional practice by participation in problem solving and trainings with administrative and clinic staff.
- Works with all staff and administrators to assure excellent patient services are always delivered.
- Respects integrity of all staff through cooperation and communication.
- Serves as a member of selected committees as assigned.
- Maintains and updates knowledge base and administrative skills through independent study and participating in quality improvement programs.
- Attends in-service classes, institutes, and seminars to update knowledge and skills when required by clinic to improve patient support services.
- Meets dress code standards; appearance is neat and clean.
- Completes annual educational requirements.
- Maintains regulatory requirements.
- Reports to work on time and as scheduled; completes work within designated time.
- Reports to work on time and as scheduled; completes work in designated time frame.
- Wears identification when on duty; uses computerized punch time system correctly.
- Represents the organization in a positive and professional manner in the community.
- Ensures patient confidentiality.
- Actively participates in performance improvement and continuous quality improvement (CQI) activities.
- Complies with all organizational policies regarding ethical business practices.
- Communicates the mission, ethics, and goals of the facility, as well as the focus statement of the department.
REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS:
- High school graduate or equivalent.
- A minimum of six (6) months experience in clerical accounting.
- Knowledge of bookkeeping/accounting principles.
LANGUAGE SKILLS:
- Able to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
- Other languages preferred.
SKILLS & ABILITIES:
- Basic computer knowledge.
- Ability to type 45 words per minute.
- Ability to correctly operate all office equipment.
PHYSICAL/MENTAL DEMANDS:
For physical demands of position, including vision, hearing, repetitive motion, and environment, see following description. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position without compromising patient care.
Please note that this job description is intended to provide only basic guidelines for meeting job requirements. Responsibilities, knowledge, skills, abilities and working conditions may change as needs evolve.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Clinica de Salud del Valle de Salinas (CSVS) is an Equal Opportunity Employer and affords equal opportunity to all qualified applicants for all positions without regard to protected veteran status, qualified individuals with disabilities and all individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, or any other status protected under local, state, or federal laws.
Equal Opportunity Employer - Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans
DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE
Clinica de Salud del Valle de Salinas (CSVS) is a drug-free workplace. Employees are prohibited from manufacturing, distributing, dispensing, possessing, using, or being under the influence of illegal drugs, inhalants, or controlled substances in the workplace. Any employee who violates this policy will be subject to disciplinary action up to and including termination of employment.
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Clinica de Salud del Valle de Salinas (CSVS)
We are dedicated to providing quality, comprehensive healthcare to men, women, and children, with an emphasis on farm worker families and the agricultural community in the Salinas Valley.
Through our Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) outpatient clinics, CSVS continues to expand access to our medical and dental services by:
• Providing excellent care
• Addressing our patient's needs
• Maintaining a sliding fee scale
• Establishing clinics and delivering services in areas with the most need
Therefore, with efficient resource management and aggressive efforts in seeking outside funding, CSVS is committed to maintaining financial stability so that our patients and employees can benefit from our success and focused on recruiting personnel who will promote and advocate the goals and philosophies of CSVS.
The CSVS Commitment: With our twelve CSVS clinics located throughout Monterey County, together with our CSVS mobile clinic, providing dental and medical care to targeted segments of the community, the commitment to our patients, our employees and the community will continue to be based on quality service and access to healthcare to all.
For more information on CSVS call the Human Resources Department at (831) 757-8689 or visit the CSVS website at www.csvs.org.
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