Preferred Accomodation Coord

Unit Summary

Financial Services is responsible for Corporate Financial Reporting, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable and Treasury and Capital. The unit is responsible for the processing of all charges and credits to vendors for accounts payable and the invoicing of patient and non-patient receivables along with ensuring flow through of the detailed resulting transactions to the appropriate cost centre/balance sheet accounts, which in turn are used to make operational, financial and managerial decisions. In addition, the monitoring of cash flow and the administration of the call for capital are also part of the mandate of the unit.

Position Summary

As a member of the healthcare team, the Accommodation Coordinator provides clerical, administrative and consultative support to patients and their families to ascertain a level of insurance coverage and advises patients and families of their
payment responsibilities. Duties include contacting patients and families to review insurance coverage; working with insurance companies to initiate payments and liaises with the accounting department to provide the necessary information for billing. Works closely with admitting in bed assignment.

Schedule Work Hours

Evenings, Weekends, Days

Qualifications Grade 12 or equivalent
2. Graduate of Community college secretarial or office administration program or equivalent office experience
3. Medical Terminology Certificate 1 and 2 or demonstrated knowledge equivalent to the Medical Terminology Certificate 1, which may be subject to testing
4. Previous patient registration experience
5. Keyboard 40wpm
6. Knowledge and skills in computers required (Expert in Word, Meditech, Excel)

As a condition of employment, you are required to submit proof of full COVID-19 vaccination to Employee Health Services.

Hamilton Health Sciences fosters a culture of patient and staff safety, whereby all employees are guided by our Mission, Vision, Values, and Values Based Code of Conduct. Hamilton Health Sciences is a teaching hospital and all staff and physicians are expected to support students and other learners.

To be considered for this opportunity applicants must apply during the posting period. All internal and external applicants may ONLY apply via the Careers website.

Hamilton Health Sciences is an equal opportunity employer and we will accommodate any needs under the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedom, Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code. Hiring processes will be modified to remove barriers to accommodate those with disabilities, if requested. Should any applicant require accommodation through the application processes, please contact Human Resources Operations at , Ext for assistance. If the applicant requires a specific accommodation because of a disability during an interview, the applicant will need to advise the hiring manager when scheduling the interview and the appropriate accommodations can be made.

This competition is open to all qualified applicants, however, qualified internal applicants will be considered first. Past performance will be considered as part of the selection process. If you are a previous employee of Hamilton Health Sciences, please note: the circumstances around an employee's exit will be considered prior to an offer of employment

Proficiency in both Official Languages, French and English, is considered an asset

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