Accounts receivable specialist Jobs in Surrey, BC

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The salary range for this position is CAD $27.56 - $27.56 / hour.

Job Summary

We invite you to apply today and find out why employees recommend Fraser Health as an exceptional place to work. We are committed to planetary health, value diversity in the workforce, and strive to maintain an environment of respect, caring, and trust. If you’re ready to join a team dedicated to providing care and support, apply now!

Detailed Overview

Reporting to the Supervisor, Accounts Receivable, the Clerk, Accounts Receivable maintains patient accounts, processes patient billings and claims, follows up on billing errors and delinquent accounts, and prepares adjustments as required and as according to established procedures.

Responsibilities

• Maintains patient accounts by reviewing and checking information related to the patient account, and processing required adjustments such as preparing vouchers or refunds, and posting from journal to the accounts receivable ledger.
• Processes billings and claims by electronically submitting, printing, checking and adjusting as required. Bills, claims, and issues statements for patient and other similar accounts.
• Reconciles account balances by matching information such as invoices issued, payments received and refunds, identifying differences and rectifying variances by preparing adjustment / reversal information such as journal vouchers and credit balance refunds.
• Responds to patient inquiries in person or by telephone by providing written or verbal responses. Prepares claim forms and itemized statements for patients as required.
• Reviews the aged trial balance for outstanding accounts and follows up on delinquent accounts by performing duties such as initiating telephone contact or written correspondence, following re-billing procedures, and utilizing system notes, all according to established procedure.
• Reviews inpatient and outpatient admission records to ensure complete and accurate information necessary for billing. Enters charges and payments into the billing systems from source documents. In some systems, will be required to determine appropriate charges and general ledger codes.
• Records and reports statistical and financial information related to accounts receivable to the supervisor as required.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Qualifications

Grade 12, successful completion of a recognized accounting course, and two years’ recent related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

Skills and Abilities

About Fraser Health

Fraser Health is the heart of health care for over two million people in Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley in British Columbia, Canada, on the traditional, ancestral and unceded lands of the Coast Salish and Nlaka’pamux Nations. Our hospital and community‑based services are delivered by a team of 48,000+ staff, medical staff, and volunteers. We are committed to planetary health and value diversity in the workforce. We strive to maintain an environment of respect, caring, and trust.

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Seniority Level

Entry level

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

Management and Manufacturing; Hospitals and Health Care

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