Accounting Assistant-Finance-Full Time in Mamou, LA

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Summary:

Assists the Accounting Department with Daily Receipt Posting. Posts cash, checks and credit card payments received over the counter and in the mail from patients. Posts contractual allowances from Remittance Advices and EOBs and ensures contractual balance in the system. Ensures all work balances at cutoff time for deposits. 

Responsibilities:

• Post cash received over the counter and in the mail.
• Post Insurance Contractual Allowances from Remits and EOBs received in the mail.
• Reviews Remittance Advices and Explanation of Benefits (EOB) and any other correspondence for payments and/or issues.
• Responsible for preparing and processing all contractual allowances created daily and ensuring they balance against the system.
• Responsible for balancing work posted at the cutoff time for bank deposits.
• Attendance/Punctuality
• Attendance of Hospital Mandatory In-services and HealthStream Education.
• Complies with Hospital and Department Safety Policies and Procedures.
• Establish good interpersonal and working relationships with co-workers, employees, patients and public.
• Respects the rights and privacy of others; holds employee and patient information in confidence.
• Demonstrates an understanding of and adherence to the Ethics policy. Reflects the hospital’s values and commitment to the Ethics policy.
• Maintains confidentiality as related to job responsibilities and in accordance with hospital, JCAHO and HIPAA standards.
• Assist in special projects, as assigned by the Director of Finance.

Requirements:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent organizational skills
• Working Knowledge of Microsoft Office products, especially Excel, Word and Outlook 
• Working knowledge of standard accounting practices and procedures

Work Schedule:

8AM - 5PM Monday-Friday

Work Type:

Full Time