Accounts Receivable Clerk - Toronto, Canada - Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre

Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre

Verified Company

Toronto, Canada

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

The Patient Billing department of Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre's Finance department has an immediate full-time opening for a permanent Accounts Receivable Clerk.

This position will work out of St. John's Rehab (285 Cummer Avenue Toronto). Patient Accounts is a high-volume, fast paced department responsible for all billing and collections at the Hospital.

Working within a team of 20, this role facilitates non OHIP billing and collections for ambulance, preferred accommodation, WSIB, IFH, interprovincial, device and other sundry charges.

This position also provides occasional coverage for Cash Desk Operations.

Summary of Duties:

Process bills in the Hospital billing system and ensure all required information has been correctly obtained and entered
Prepare invoices for mailing. Follow up returned mail to obtain a correct mailing address
Respond to patient and insurance carrier billing related queries. Assist as needed to rectify billing issues
Process WSIB, interprovincial insurance and IFH insurance claims
On a daily basis review accounts to ensure accurate billing amounts and clear billing deficiencies
Review accounts receivable aging reports and perform follow up to ensure accounts remain current
Provide coverage for Cash Desk operations on an as needed basis:
Processing and receipting patient payments
Processing petty cash transactions
Depositing cheque payments
Balancing cash operations at the end of the day
Other related duties as assigned

REQUIRED:

Minimum 3 years of experience in an accounts receivable department which includes soft collections (Hospital or Medical Clinic experience strongly preferred)
Proficient and accurate data entry skills
Strong written and verbal customer relations skills
Superior attention to detail
Ability to deal directly with patients and families with sensitivity, patience and discretion
Excellent organizational and time management skills with the ability to perform multiple tasks and meet competing demands in a fastpaced and timesensitive environment
Ability to work independently