Patient Accounting Clerk

Job Location:

Kiowa District Hospital - Kiowa, KS

Keep Healthcare Running Behind the Scenes. Make a Difference Every Day.

Kiowa District Healthcare is seeking a detail-oriented and dependable Patient Accounting Clerk to join our Business Office team.

While our clinical staff care for patients at the bedside, our Business Office team plays a critical role in ensuring the financial health of the organization and helping patients navigate the billing process. If you enjoy working with numbers, solving problems, staying organized, and providing excellent customer service, this may be the perfect opportunity for you.

• Process and maintain accounts receivable and accounts payable transactions.
• Assist with patient billing, payment posting, collections, and account maintenance.
• Research and resolve billing discrepancies, payment variances, and account concerns.
• Enter, verify, and maintain financial and patient account information within various software systems.
• Utilize Microsoft Excel and other software programs to track, analyze, reconcile, and report financial information.
• Assist with balancing accounts and maintaining the accuracy and integrity of financial records.
• Prepare deposits and maintain supporting documentation.
• Assist with month‑end and year‑end financial processes.
• Communicate professionally and courteously with patients, insurance companies, vendors, and internal departments.
• Maintain organized financial, vendor, and patient account records.
• Protect confidential patient and financial information while maintaining compliance with HIPAA and organizational policies.
• Support the daily operations of the Business Office and perform other related duties as assigned.

• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office applications.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and professionalism.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Finance, or a related field.
• Two or more years of healthcare accounting, patient accounting, accounts receivable, accounts payable, or business office experience.
• Experience with collections and payment posting.
• Experience working within healthcare financial systems.

• Free childcare through our on‑site childcare center
• Paid maternity leave
• Paid paternity leave
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Retirement plan with employer match
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Employee wellness benefits
• Professional development opportunities