Position Title: Billing and Accounting SpecialistSupervisor: COO/ControllerEffective Date: October 1, 2023Position SummaryThe Billing and Accounting Specialist will maintain and prepare billing and financial records for financial reporting. This role will be shared with the billing department and financial accounting department.Duties And Responsibilities

• Responsible for Cash and Investment accounts to ensure all cash transactions are recorded and reconciled monthly.
• Records Cash Receipts and Cash Disbursements daily for all banking transactions.
• Responsible for billing and secondary claims processing.
• Responsible for review of aged Patient Receivables, recommend and prepare accounts for Collections or other disposition of aged Patent Receivables.
• Responsible for preparing Patient and Insurance refunds.
• Responsible for maintaining patient payment plans
• Responsible for managing lease and sublease billing and receipts for sublease properties, will work closely with Facilities Manager on lease contracts.
• Will work closely with Billing Specialist and Accounting Coordinator for cross training and back-up positions.
• Responsible for Accounting Journal Entries and Balance Sheet reconciliations as assigned.
• Maintain adequate records for audit and compliance requirements.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills And Qualifications

• Data entry skills to record transactions quickly and error free.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to use MIP Fund Accounting software preferred, or comparable accounting software.
• Ability to use Epic EMR software to review patient accounts.
• Strong skills in MS Office products, specifically Excel.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks with high attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and with good judgment.
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience working in an accounting environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• 2 to 5 years’ experience working in an accounting environment with health care.
• Associate degree or higher in accounting or related education field.

ContinuedPosition Title: Billing and Accounting SpecialistSupervisor: COO/ControllerEffective Date: October 1, 2023Additional Requirements

• Submit to and pass a drug test.
• Successfully complete a criminal background check.

Working ConditionsThere may be exposure to airborne and blood-borne pathogens, and hazardous materials. This position is non-supervisory and is considered non-exempt. This position is not eligible to be a telecommute position.Equal Employment Opportunity StatementLa Pine Community Health Center (LCHC) provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. LCHC complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the organization has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but notlimited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfers, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.