Financial Billing Clerk

SalaryThe salary range for this position is CAD $29.83 - $29.83 / hour Job SummaryCurious to learn what it’s like to work here? Connect with us We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Full-Time Financial Billing Clerk at Uptown located in New Westminster, British Columbia We invite you to apply today and find out why employees recommend Fraser Health to their friends as an exceptional place to work. We are committed to planetary health, we value diversity in the work force and seek to maintain an environment of Respect, Caring and Trust. What We're Looking For: Grade 12Successful completion of a recognized accounting courseThree (3) years' recent related experienceOr an equivalent combination of education, training and experienceValid BC Driver’s LicenseAccess to personal vehicle for business-related purposes Take the next step and apply so we can continue the conversation with you. Fraser Health: Together, we are the heart of health care Detailed OverviewInitiates contact with patients and related parties regarding payment of accounts by visiting patients at assigned locations and corresponding with applicable billing agencies or insurer; performs account analysis by reviewing information such as age, collection status and/or credit reports; approves payment arrangements for patient accounts and recommends write-off, as applicable. Responsibilities Initiates contact with the patient at assigned location(s) and follows-up with the patient/financial parties to complete required forms and process insurance claims; informs patients and/or financial parties of costs and makes financial arrangements for payment.Prepares and sends all documentation to the patient/financial parties/insurance companies and continues to monitor accounts until payments are received; bills and corresponds with government agencies, third party claimants, insurance companies, legal counsel and executors regarding outstanding accounts.Reviews account statements on a daily basis to identify missing/incomplete and/or discrepancies in data; performs account analysis by reviewing, extracting, and interpreting information to determine reason for problem and/or discrepancy; take correction action, as per established guidelines.Approves alternate payments and/or recommends write-off of outstanding accounts; prepares listings and supporting documentation; reviews returned mail and redirects mail as appropriate.Reviews aged trial balances for patient accounts of non-resident, non-eligible and self-responsible; contacts patient and financial parties to request payment; re-bills and corresponds as necessary.Follows up on delinquent accounts by initiating telephone contact and/or written correspondence with patients/insurance carriers/financial parties in order to promote/facilitate payment; makes financial arrangements as necessary to facilitate payment of outstanding accounts.Selects and transfers outstanding accounts to collection agencies and prepares collections listings and supporting documentation; communicates with collection agencies and provides required information, in accordance with Fraser Health policy; advises collection agencies of payments.Performs other related duties as assigned. QualificationsEducation and ExperienceGrade 12, successful completion of a recognized accounting course, and three years' recent related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.Valid BC Driver's License and access to a personal vehicle for business-related purposes.Skills and AbilitiesAbility to keyboard at 45 wpm.Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.Ability to deal with others effectively.Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.Ability to organize work.Ability to operate related equipment. About Fraser HealthFraser Health is the heart of health care for over two million people in Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley in British Columbia, Canada, on the traditional, ancestral and unceded lands of the Coast Salish and Nlaka’pamux Nations and is home to 32 First Nations within the Fraser Salish region. People - those we care for and those who care for them - are at the heart of everything we do. Our hospital and community-based services are delivered by a team of 50,000+ staff, medical staff and volunteers. We are committed to planetary health and value diversity in the work force. We strive to maintain an environment of respect, caring and trust. Fraser Health’s hiring practices aspire to ensure all individuals are treated in an inclusive, equitable and culturally safe manner. Together, we are the heart of health care. Instagram | Facebook | LinkedIn | X | Indeed | Glassdoor IMPORTANT: Recruitment scam warningPlease be on alert for recruitment scams. We are aware of several scams targeting individuals by falsely claiming to represent Fraser Health. Always take precautions when sharing personal details with unverified sources. Please note that we will never ask for money or payment, nor ask you to download or install an app at any point during our recruitment process.