Accounting Technician I​/II; DHPI

Job Description

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. Pursuant to this plan and corresponding TCRHCC policy, 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.

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 Patient Financial Services.

• High School diploma or GED (Technician I & II)
• Associate’s Degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting or related field (Technician II)

One year in a healthcare patient accounting setting as an Accounting Clerk/Technician, Finance Clerk, Accounts Receivable Clerk/Technician, etc.

In addition to Technician I requirement: two years of experience in generating reports, preparing and monitoring accounting data, and demonstrated experience in compiling and assisting in reconciliation of third‑party billing.

Technician II:
Certifications with AAPC (Certification Professional Biller, etc.) and/or HFMA (Certified Revenue Cycle Representative, etc.)

• 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
• 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

The work is primarily sedentary with the following physical requirements: ability to lift, push and pull up to 100 pounds occasionally, ability to maintain prolonged sitting, frequent standing and walking, occasional driving, bending, climbing, kneeling, crouching, twisting, maintaining balance, and reaching. Ability to pick up objects from the floor without restrictions and full use of both hands and arms for occasional simple and firm grasping, fine manipulation, and prolonged use of keyboard.

Sensory requirements include occasional need for far, near, and color vision, depth perception, seeing fine details, hearing normal speech, hearing overhead pages, and frequent telephone use.

The incumbent applies specific rules, regulations, or procedures to perform a full range of related accounting and technical tasks, duties and assignments that are identified in Patient Financial Services third‑party collection process. Completes transactions by reviewing documents for missing information, searching records and files, verifying and maintaining records of transactions, and answering routine procedural questions. Mental and emotional abilities required include ability to occasionally cope with high levels of stress, make decisions under high pressure, cope with anger/fear/hostility of…