Job Summary:

Within the context of a client service culture and in accordance with the established mission, vision, values, objectives and policies of Vancouver Coastal Health, the Accounts Receivable Data Entry Clerk performs a range of functions related to accounts receivable such as preparing, processing, and batching accounts receivable records and administrative duties.

Duties/Accountabilities:

1.    Bills various sundry accounts such as self-pay patient, out-of-province, and WCB.

2.    Creates patient accounts by entering demographic information.

3.    Receives payments, enters information into cash receipts journal, balances and summarizes journal and receivable accounts by matching and checking payments received against invoices and posting to accounts receivable ledger.

4.    Follows up on discrepancies such as rejection of preliminary accounts, incorrect social insurance numbers and other identifying information.

5.    Follows up on returned mails.

6.    Lists overdue accounts and as directed sends out reminders.

7.    Prepares, batches and inputs data such as inpatient, outpatient, day care, emergency and other admission forms, admission charges and procedures performed.

8.    Prepares invoices and statements for mailing.

9.    Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Education & Experience
Grade 12, one year’s recent, related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Ability to keyboard at 40 w.p.m.
Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
Ability to deal with others effectively.
Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.
Ability to organize work.
Ability to operate related equipment.