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BRAZOS PRESBYTERIAN HOMES INC Accounts Receivable/Billing Clerk in Houston, Texas
We are seeking a candidate with a strong positive attitude and great customer service for our AR Biller This person will have a genuine interest in geriatric care and be able to motivate while maintaining relationship with staff and residents. The right candidate will always strive to do the best job possible, to be creative and to work towards accomplishing facility goals.
*SUMMARY: *Under the supervision of the Director of Accounting, the Accounts Receivable Biller is primarily responsible for the management of the accounts receivable billing and collection support and other accounting duties as assigned. And in a team effort, this position will also prepare, generate, and execute other accounting duties as described below and as assigned.
*Essential Functions *1. Assists in implementing the daily functions of the facility's accounting department to include: daily bank deposits; inputting of daily charges for residents for activities, housekeeping, maintenance, beauty salon, guest rooms, lounge charges, extra meals, etc.
Ensures health center billing monthly with input from MDS Coordinator and other health center personnel: enters cash receipts, resident charges (absences credits, beauty/barber, laundry/dry cleaning, activity charges, transportation, etc.), process resident statements, sorts and delivers mail statements to responsible parties by the 1st of each month.
Process billing for IL residents and distribute the monthly statements.
Maintain confidentially of all resident information; adhere to accounting practices to ensure that resident funds are maintained in accordance with current federal and state regulations and guideline.
Answers resident questions regarding resident statements; resolves any issues concerning same.
Collection calls made to those residents/resident responsible party whose accounts are past due.
Prepares all deposits and applies payments to resident accounts and miscellaneous receipts including: a. Prepares deposit from cash receipts logged in by Accounting Director b. Posts deposits to IL and HCC resident accounts c. Posts all miscellaneous receipts to appropriate general ledger accounts d. Transports deposits to bank e. Enters credit card payments
Ensures that all ancillary charges for HCC are timely entered and billed.
Bills private insurance secondary to Medicare, follow-up on claims submitted to ensure timely payment and resolution of payment processing errors.
Provides accounting support to Accounting Team and Accounting Director, as needed.
All other duties as assigned.
*Marginal Functions *1. Performs other duties as assigned by authorized personnel or as may be required to meet emergency situations. 2. Maintain work area and keep the department in compliance with OSHA safety standards. 3. Effectively communicates both verbally and in writing. 4. Demonstrates the community hospitality promises towards residents, families, associates and vendors.
Knowledge and Skill 1. Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. 2. Knowledge of private pay, Medicare/Medicaid, insurance billings. 3. Must possess general knowledge of accounts payable, payroll and standard accounting procedures. 4. Knowledge of computerized financial software.
*Qualifications *1. Must be able to read, write and follow written and verbal directions. 2. Associate degree or equivalent preferred but not required. 3. Excellent attention to detail. 4. Position requires a minimum of one to two years related experience.
Education:
- Associate (Preferred)
Experience:
- Accounts receivable: 1 year (Required)
Workweek Details:
8-hour shift
Monday to Friday
40 hours per week
Pay Details:
Hourly+Overtime
Background requirements:
Successful completion of a background check and drug screen are required f r employment. (Due to the nature of employer's business, company policy requires that candidates having criminal background will not be considered for employment.)