PATIENTS ACCOUNTS MANAGER - HAWAII STATE HOSPITAL - KANEOHE, OAHU

at  State of Hawaii

LEGAL AUTHORIZATION TO WORK REQUIREMENT:

The State of Hawaii requires all persons seeking employment with the government of the State shall be citizens, nationals, or permanent resident aliens of the United States, or eligible under federal law for unrestricted employment in the United States.
TRAINING REQUIREMENT: Graduation from high school.
General Experience: TWO (2) YEARS of progressively responsible work experience involving the computation, preparation, maintenance and reviewing of fiscal data and records.
Specialized Experience: ONE (1) YEAR of progressively responsible work experience involving extensive public contact.

EXAMPLES OF QUALIFYING SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE ARE:

1) Investigation of firm or individuals to establish business or personal credit ratings, or to determine eligibility for business or personal financial loans, or to collect overdue accounts; or
2) Sales experience which required developing a list of prospective customers; arranging for interviews or demonstrations; talking to customers and explaining the better features of the merchandise, property, or service; obtaining customers’ signature to sales or service contracts; or
3) Interviewing experience, as may be acquired in a public or private service agency, which involved making determinations, and explaining, interpreting, and applying complex rules, regulations and procedures.
Experience as a sales clerk or receptionist is not qualifying.
DRIVER’S LICENSE REQUIREMENT: A valid driver’s license is required at the time of appointment.
SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED: Relevant substitutions as described in the Minimum Qualification Requirements will apply.
The information provided above represents a summary of the complete Minimum Qualification Requirements. To view the Requirements in their entirety, please CLICK HERE. (Download PDF reader)

DUTIES SUMMARY

This Patients Accounts Manager is responsible for processing claims for the financial benefits of patients in a mental hospital and safeguards their financial interests; determines the amount to charge for the maintenance and care of each non-indigent patient and follows up on delinquencies. Additionally, the work involves the maintenance of non-indigent patients’ accounts for the payment of hospitalization costs and other related expenses. This includes inquiring into the financial status of these patients and/or their families, and obtaining agreements to pay; and performs other duties as required.