What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accounts Receivable Clerk position at Red Cliff Band of Lake Superior Chippewa?
JOB DESCRIPTION
POSITION: Accounts Receivable Clerk
LOCATION: Red Cliff Community Health Center
SUPERVISOR: HIM/Business Department Supervisor
WAGE: $20 per hour, Plus Benefits
THIS IS A FULL-TIME NON-EXEMPT POSITION
JOB SUMMARY: The Accounts Receivable Clerk is responsible for the proper handling of payments received for care and services by clients of the Red Cliff Community Health Center. In addition, this position assists in maintaining patient data using the Greenway Intergy Electronic Health Record system.
JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Perform accounts receivable duties:
- Maintain a daily log of all Health Center receipts-cash, check, etc.- consistent with sound business practice.
- Reconcile check registers with deposit information.
- Enter payment information into the Intergy Accounts Receivable electronic system.
- Complete all necessary bookkeeping functions to accurately track accounts receivable and paid accounts.
- Coordinate with Health Division Finance Manager to ensure all service revenue is accurately recorded in the MIP Finance system.
- File completed claim information into the appropriate file.
- Monitor past-due accounts and follow up per policy.
- Accept on-site payments for services in the absence of the Business Clerk.
- Perform limited billing duties:
- Prepare and mail monthly self-pay statements.
- Process all “direct care” claims for tracking purposes.
- Maintain and revise appropriate forms.
- Fill in for the billing clerk as needed, including assisting with denial management duties.
- Assist with reviewing insurance contracts and updating as deemed necessary.
- Complete monthly, quarterly, and annual reports as required.
- Advance job knowledge and skills through continuing education efforts with the approval of supervisor and/or Health Center Administration.
- Attend staff and other meetings, in-services, and other events as directed by supervisor.
- Maintain a clean and safe physical environment. Alert administration and/or supervisor to problems and difficulties, as circumstances may warrant.
- The above duties and responsibilities are not an all-inclusive list but rather a general representation of the duties and responsibilities associated with this position. The duties and responsibilities will be subject to change based on organizational needs and/or deemed necessary by the supervisor.
SUPERVISORY AUTHORITY: None
KNOWLEDGE:
- Computer literacy, in particular, the use of word processing and spreadsheet software.
- Organization skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to function in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to work with a diverse population (clients or patients, co-workers, professional staff, administration, outside agency staff, and the public).
- Awareness of and sensitivity to Ojibwe culture and traditions.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- High school diploma, HSED, or GED.
- Completion of a medical secretarial service, office assistant, or bookkeeping program, preferred.
PERSONAL CONTACTS: Daily contact with patients, visitors, primary care
providers, Tribal and Health Center Administration, and other Health Center staff.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: The duties assigned to this position involve bending, stooping, lifting, and carrying. Items may be placed on overhead storage. Weights to be carried are usually less than 50 pounds.
WORK ENVIRONMENT: Red Cliff Community Health Center; office and clinic settings.
Exposure to hazards of the health care industry. Work setting must be maintained as a clean, nonsmoking, well-ventilated area in compliance with all applicable safety regulations.
TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS: May require overnight travel to attend meetings or training.
BEHAVIOR AND ATTITUDE: The vision, goals and objectives of the Red Cliff Band of Lake Superior Chippewa requires that the employee performs in both a professional and personable manner. The manner in which the employee relates to fellow employees, customers and visitors is considered parallel in importance to technical knowledge and ability. Respect and consideration given to the dignity of each customer, visitor and fellow employee is a requisite of successful job performance. Any behavior or attitude that tarnishes the name or image of the Red Cliff Band of Lake Superior Chippewa will be subject to immediate disciplinary action up to and including termination.
Indian preference will be applied in the case of equally qualified applicants, but all qualified applicants will be considered.
This job description is subject to change at employer’s discretion, after consultation with the employee.
APPLICATION SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS: The following items are required for this position:
- Completed Tribal Application, to include work history and references, available on the Tribal website.
- Tribal Background Investigation Disclosure; available on the Tribal website.
- Consent to Release Liability and Reference Information Form; available on the Tribal website.
- Resume, required; cover letter, optional.
- Post-secondary transcripts or certifications; if applicable.
Please download the forms from the links below. Complete the forms and save them. Then, please upload and attach them as "other" attachments with your application.
Consent FormTribal Background Investigation Form
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Red Cliff Band of Lake Superior Chippewa
Human Resources Department
88455 Pike Road
Bayfield, WI 54814
www.redcliff-nsn.gov
hr-helpdesk@redcliff-nsn.gov
(715)779-3700
The Red Cliff Tribal Council has a Drug Free Work Place Policy and adheres to the intent of the Drug Free Work Place Act. All new hires are subject to a drug test prior to starting.
All applicants for employment with the Red Cliff Tribe will be subject to the background investigation and other requirements of RCCL Chapter 43, and are under a continuing obligation to supplement this application for employment with information concerning any convictions that occur after commencement of employment with the Tribe.
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