What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accounting Technician - Health (Part Time) position at County of Dare?
Performs intermediate administrative support work preparing and assisting with a variety of patient billing and patient registration-related tasks, and related work as apparent or assigned. Work is performed under the moderate supervision of the assigned department supervisor
- Reviews and processes invoice, facilitates payments.
- Reconciles monthly credit card transactions with billing statements.
- Reconciles general ledger and prepares various financial reports, tax reports and other reports.
- Maintains vendor files and collects forms necessary for IRS W-9 and 1099 compliance and ACH electronic payments.
- Prepares bank deposits.
- Serves as backup to other staff when needed.
- Reviews and processes patient encounter/visit forms, registers patients for appointments, reviews, and mails monthly patient billing statements. Prepares bank deposits.
- Performs other assigned duties.
- General knowledge of accounting terminology (Health Clinical Unit employees: medical/insurance terminology), methods, procedures, and equipment.
- General knowledge of bookkeeping terminology, methods, procedures, and equipment.
- General knowledge of standard office procedures, practices, and equipment.
- Ability to understand and follow oral and written directions.
- Ability to follow work procedures.
- Ability to post accounts and to perform mathematical computations with speed and accuracy.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with department heads, associates, State agency representatives, vendors, auditors, and the public.
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- One to three (1-3) years of experience in a related field or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.
- Valid driver’s license.
- Specific certifications, licenses and/or training may be required for this position depending upon the department assignment as determined by the department director.