Accounting Clerk - Oakville, Canada - Halton Healthcare Services

Halton Healthcare Services
Halton Healthcare Services
Verified Company
Oakville, Canada

1 month ago

Sophia Lee

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Description
Ref #:913483


Specific Department and Program:
Accounts Receivable


Location:
Oakville


Posted Date:
Jan 26, 2023


Posting #:


Non-Union

Position:
Accounting Clerk - Accounts Receivable


Department:
Finance


Status:
Regular Full-time


Hours:
Monday to Friday, Days.


Site:
Oakville

  • Halton Healthcare's vision of Exemplary patient experiences, always, goes beyond just the patient experience; it has shaped our entire culture and remains at the core of every interaction in our organization, from our patients & families to our staff, physicians and volunteers. We believe in exemplary PEOPLE experiences always_
  • At Halton Healthcare you will thrive in a healthcare culture and environment that embraces inclusion, diversity and belonging with 'exemplary patient care, always' at the heart of everything we do. We empower our people to be the very best they can be so they can make a difference for our patients and the communities we serve._
  • Halton Healthcare takes great pride in providing quality, compassionate healthcare services to our rapidly growing communities. As a progressive and vibrant healthcare organization, we are committed to being an innovative center of excellence in community hospital care._

Position Overview:


This position is responsible for accounts receivable related administrative functions, including mainly cashier, billing preparation, contacting delinquent accounts, reviewing reports and posting charges, communicating with patients and processing payments, filing and other clerical duties, month-end journal entries and other duties as assigned.


This is what you'll be doing:

  • Cashier desk is responsible for providing customer service to patients/HHS staff, processing payments, preparing bank deposits, and other related cashiering services.
  • Take payments and post through cashiering module and assist others with balancing cash drawers
  • Balance daily and monthly payments
  • Review reports and post charges daily to patient accounts
  • Identify and resolve payment discrepancies
  • Review delinquent accounts and contact patients to secure payment
  • Create and maintain reports, spreadsheets and files
  • Assist with claim submissions for OHIP, WSIB, Out of Province, DVA, Armed Forces and IFH as assigned.
  • Answer patient inquires and escalate disputes when appropriate
  • Prepare and mail invoices to patients
  • Will perform other duties as required.

This is what you'll need to do it:

Halton Healthcare endeavors to hire individuals who are competent in their chosen profession and who exemplify our mission, vision and values of accountability, respect and compassion which guide our individual behaviours and attitudes.


  • Postsecondary accounting/finance courses and demonstrate a strong accounting knowledge considered an asset.
  • Minimum 12 years accounting/finance experience
  • Cashier or Call Centre experience considered an asset
  • Demonstrate ability to prioritize and organize multiple projects with strict deadlines
  • Proficiency in computers i.e. MS Office programs (Word, Excel, & Outlook)
  • Excellent documentation abilities with attention to detail
  • Proven interpersonal and communications skills across all levels of the organization with a customer service focus
  • Ability to work independently with mínimal supervision
  • Demonstrate initiative and flexibility to meet departmental needs
  • Previous health care accounting experience in a hospital environment is an asset
  • Physically able to sit, stand, walk, occasional lift and/or carry approximately 20lbs
  • Satisfactory employment and attendance record

Date Posted:
January 26, 2023


Internal Applications due by:
February 2, 2023


In accordance with the _Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act _and the _Ontario Human Rights Code, _Halton Healthcare will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment and selection process.

_If you require an accommodation, we will work with you to meet your accommodation needs to ensure your equal participation.

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  • All personal information is collected under the authority of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act._
  • Halton Healthcare is a smoke free facility in and around all three sites. Smoking is not permitted on hospital properties. We thank everyone who works at or visits our hospitals for respecting this healthy initiative. We are also a scentfree environment for all employees and visitors to accommodate individuals' health concerns arising from exposure to scented products, We ask for everyone's cooperation in our efforts to accommodate health concerns._
  • All Halton Healthcare staff, professional staff and volunteers are encouraged to be vigilant about identifying and reporting safety incidents in their everyday practice. They also have a role in analysis, recommendations and follow through to implementation._
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