WE ARE HIRING A FULL-TIME ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE ASSISTANT TO JOIN OUR DYNAMIC CARE TEAM AT OAKLAND GROVE HEALTH CARE CENTER IN WOONSOCKET!

Weekday schedule with weekly pay up to $25 an hour.
Working with our team and residents will give you purpose in your professional and personal life.
Here at Athena Health Care Systems, our employees are the heart of our organization, and we take immense pride in their dedication. We are not only committed to delivering high-quality care and customer service to our patients and their families, but we also aspire to be the employer of choice. We strive to create a workplace where your skills and talents are nurtured to allow you to grow within the company.
As an AR Assistant, you assist in the day-to-day accounting function of the facility in accordance with current applicable accounting and cost reimbursement principles relating to the long-term care operations, and as may be directed by the Director of Financial Services or Administrator.

EXPERIENCE & EDUCATION:

• Must have, as a minimum, six (6) months experience in bookkeeping or accounting practice.
• Experience in health care accounting preferred but not required.
• High school diploma or its equivalent required.

SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.
• Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.
• Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel and the general public.
• Must be able to type 45 words per minute and use a 10-key calculator.
• Must possess the ability to carry out assigned job functions that are necessary for assisting the Director of Financial Services in collecting, billing and maintaining Accounts Receivable.
• Must have patience, tact, cheerful disposition and enthusiasm, as well as be willing to handle residents, staff, based on whatever maturity level at which they are currently functioning.
• Is knowledgeable in various payment sources as needed and assists resident and families.
• Is diligent in collections.

• Discuss billing situations with residents and/or responsible parties including Director of Finance.
• Maintain accurate and timely records and reports, including all accounts, journals, deposits, ledgers, etc.
• Maintain accurate census data.
• Secure all cash and valuables on hand, per policy.
• Maintains the cable/phone billing upon admission and monthly thereafter on an ongoing basis
• Maintains and follows up on all coinsurance receivables.
• Maintains and follows up on all applied income collections.
• Completes Medicaid redeterminations when applicable.
• Back-up for the Payroll position.