About the Opportunity
Perform accounts receivable functions (invoicing, payment application, OHIP including Shadow billings, WSIB billings, Interim Federal Health (IFH), and perform collection activities.)
Be available to support payment office hours – 8am to 8pm Mon to Fri
Patient Funding Support
Work collaboratively with Care Coordinators, Social Workers, OT and PT staff to enhance patient's income and funding sources for mobility devices (Ontario Works, Trillium Drug Plan)
Locate sources of available funds to assist patients in purchasing medical equipment, devices and services as required
Provide assistance in handling patient and family inquiries with regard to funding and payment issues
Invoicing
Handle patient, and family inquiries and conduct interviews of Complex Continuing Care patients to assess and determine financial responsibility for Co-Payment
Verify insurance benefits for preferred accommodation requests
Process invoices, and recurring charges based on Financial class – Insurance companies, WSIB, Interim Federal Health, Self-Pay, and Sundry
Update patient census tables in Accounts Receivable system where required, to ensure ward charges are generated accurately
Cash Receipts
Process daily receipt functions (receiving payments, issuing receipts and recording transactions)
Process receipts from other division with the hospital (Prosthetics, Foundation, etc.)
Process patient refunds upon discharge for EFT payment by Accounts Payable
Prepare, review and post daily transaction batches and prepare bank deposits
Strict monitoring and analysis of Aged Accounts Receivable report with follow-up/collection on overdue accounts
Prepare and update monthly Pre-authorized Payment (PAP), credit card payments for patients and non-patients
Patient Trust Accounts
Processing disbursements and deposits for Patient Trust Accounts
Process replenishment of Petty Cash (i.e. Patient Trust Accounts)
Collections
Generate and review Aged Accounts Receivable report and perform collection activity on overdue accounts
Strict monitoring and analysis of Aged Accounts Receivable report with follow-up/collection on overdue accounts
Customer Service
Handle patient, and family inquiries related to Accounts Receivable or funding support
OHIP
Record various transactions into Accounts Receivable and OHIP processing systems
Process, submit and reconcile OHIP and insurance claims
Prepare payment requisition forms for physician OHIP professional fees
Back-up Coverage
Provide relief coverage to peer Senior Accounting Clerk positions (vacation, break-times, etc.)
Month-end Reporting
Responsible for accuracy of the Accounts Receivable sub-ledger
Prepare account reconciliation of corresponding general ledger balance sheet accounts
Prepare AR statistical and month-end reports
Be aware of conditions and measures that may affect the safety of patients, residents, students, employees, volunteers, physicians and visitors including:
Compliance with the safety standards of the hospital and applicable legislation
Identification and prevention of safety issues and problems
Taking corrective action, where possible
Attendance at safety meetings/training/updates in accordance with the Centre's standards
Ability to work in a manner that exemplifies the core values of the client: Excellence, Respect, Trust, Collaboration and Accountability
Evidence of good performance history and attendance record
About You
Post-secondary education and/or minimum of two to three years of recent work experience in general accounting
Completion of a 2 year college certificate/diploma program preferred
Recent experience two (2) years in Accounts Receivable in a fast-paced dynamic business environment
Working knowledge of INFOR Healthcare Cycle Management System (HRCM) System preferred
Intermediate computer skills (Microsoft Office Suite)
Working experience with accounting software
Excellent interpersonal, both written and verbal communications and organizational skills
Exemplary customer service skills
Demonstrated accuracy, attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines as well as detect and communicate all discrepancies
Typing skill with minimum speed of 60 wpm
Salary Range
$60,000 - $65,000/year
How to Apply
Click the "Apply Now" button and follow the instructions to submit your resume. Please know that we only accept documents in MS Word or Rich Text formats. When referencing this job, quote #401094. You must currently reside within the Greater Toronto Area and be permitted to work in Canada to be considered for this opportunity. A recruiter will be in touch with you if your profile meets our client's requirements for this role.