Accounts Receivable Specialist l​/ll

Overview

POSITION SUMMARY

The primary purpose of this position is to perform a major segment of the accounts receivable support function through the follow-up process of all outstanding patient accounts within the Business Office.

Navajo Preference Employment Act

In accordance with Navajo Nation and federal law, TCRHCC has implemented an Affirmative Action Plan pursuant to the Navajo Preference in Employment Act. Applicants who meet the necessary qualifications for this position and (1) are enrolled members of the Navajo Nation, Hopi Tribe, or San Juan Southern Paiute Tribe will be given preference in hiring and employment for this position, (2) are legally married to enrolled members of the Navajo Nation, Hopi Tribe, or San Juan Southern Paiute Tribe and meet residency requirements will be given secondary preference, and (3) are enrolled members of other federally-recognized American Indian Tribes will be given tertiary preference.

Education:

• High School diploma or GED (Specialist I)
• Associates Degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting and/or Medical Billing Certificates (Specialist II)

Experience:

• Specialist I: Must have one (1) year in a healthcare patient accounting setting as an Accounting Clerk/Technician, Finance Clerk, Accounts Receivable Clerk/Technician, and/or Accounts Payable Clerk/Technician
• Specialist II: In addition to Specialist I requirement, must have three (3) years of experience in generating reports, preparing and monitoring accounting data and demonstrated experience in compiling and assisting in reconciliation of third-party billing

Other

Skills and Abilities:

• A record of satisfactory performance in all prior and current employment as evidenced by positive employment references from previous and current employers. All employment references must address and indicate success in each one of the following areas:
• Positive working relationships with others
• Possession of high ethical standards and no history of complaints
• Reliable and dependable; reports to work as scheduled without excessive absences
• Must be able to work independently and be highly motivated, organized, and efficient
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to prioritize daily, weekly and monthly work responsibilities effectively
• Ability to work under conditions of frequent interruptions and availability to work flexible schedule
• Must be proficient with typing and accurate spelling/grammar
• Proficient with the Microsoft Suite applications – Word, Excel, Outlook, Power Point, Access
• Completion of and above-satisfactory scores on all job interviews, demonstrating to the satisfaction of the interviewees and TCRHCC that the applicant can perform the essential functions of the job
• Successful completion of and positive results from all background and reference checks, including positive employment references from authorized representatives of past and current employers demonstrating to the satisfaction of TCRHCC a record of satisfactory performance and that the applicant can perform the essential functions of the job
• Successful completion of fingerprint clearance requirements, physical examinations, and other screenings indicating that the applicant is qualified to be employed by TCRHCC and demonstrating to the satisfaction of TCRHCC that the applicant can perform the essential functions of the job
• Submission of all required employment-related documents, applications, resumes, references, and other required information free of false, misleading or incomplete information, as determined by TCRHCC

MENTAL AND PHYSICAL EFFORT

The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical: The work is primarily sedentary requiring the ability of prolonged sitting, occasional standing, walking, driving, bending, climbing, kneeling, crouching, twisting, maintaining balance, and reaching. Must be able to occasionally push, pull, and lift up varied…