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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 Bills various sundry accounts such as self-pay patient, out-of-province, and WCB. Creates patient accounts by entering demographic information. 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. Follows up on discrepancies such as rejection of preliminary accounts, incorrect social insurance numbers and other identifying information. Follows up on returned mails. Lists overdue accounts and as directed sends out reminders. Prepares, batches and inputs data such as inpatient, outpatient, day care, emergency and other admission forms, admission charges and procedures performed. Prepares invoices and statements for mailing. 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.

What you’ll do

The role involves processing accounts receivable records, billing sundry accounts, and managing patient demographic data. Responsibilities include handling payments, balancing journals, and following up on account discrepancies and overdue notices.

Requirements

Candidates must have a Grade 12 education and one year of recent related experience or an equivalent combination of training. Required skills include a typing speed of 40 w.p.m. and the ability to communicate effectively.

Listed skills

• Organization · Preferred
• Data entry · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Accounts Receivable
• Data Entry
• Billing
• Cash Receipts
• Patient Account Management
• Keyboarding
• Verbal Communication
• Written Communication
• Organization
• Administrative Support

Job areas

• Finance & Accounting
• Healthcare
• Administrative