Accounts Receivable Officer

Perth - Australia

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 23 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Your role at St John of God Health Care

As our Accounts Receivable Officer you will be responsible for maintaining the integrity of our billing processes ensuring accuracy timeliness and compliance across all receivable activities. You will work closely with health funds internal hospital teams and external stakeholders to resolve discrepancies process charges and payments manage outstanding accounts and support continuous improvement in our financial processes.

With strong attention to detail excellent communication skills and proven experience in accounts receivable you will ensure all billing information is complete and revenue is maximised. You will also assist with audits process refunds and journals and take an active role in enhancing service delivery and customer experience.

The Position

Responsible for the overall integrity including accuracy completeness and timelines of billing and receivables.
Liaise with Health Funding team Supervisor/Manager Billing and Receivable if any discrepancies with any charges or set up of contracts.
Ensure all miscellaneous costs have been charged to the relevant accounts.
Liaise with medical nursing and other Hospital staff or external parties to ensure the completion and accuracy of documentation as required for Billings and Receivables.
Ensure that all information and/or attachments have been entered into the relevant systems as per agreements.
Raises charges for all accounts in relation to services pertained.
Process payments received by post phone including cheques credit cards BPay Quick Terminal and direct credits.
Ensure the banking is completed and reconciled daily.
Maintains the follow up of outstanding accounts as per policy.
Liaise with the Manager and/or Supervisor in regards to transferring accounts to appropriate Debt Collection Agency.
Process all approved refunds journals and credit notes.
Resolve and action rejections queries errors and exceptions in relation to Billing and Receivables in accordance with procedures.
Ensure that there is continuous improvement in billing and receivable processes / services to meet agreed service level agreements and customer expectations.
Communicates effectively with all health funds and other internal / external customers to ensure billing information obtained is accurate and revenue is maximized.
Ensure billing complies with contractual agreements / arrangements and requirements as set by the Hospitals and/or Group Health Fund team.
Assists with any internal and external audit recommendations relating to billing and receivables.

You will have proven experience with accounts receivable and other administrative duties. You will have demonstrated ability to liaise effectively with the public patients external third parties and all levels of staff in a professional manner along with analytical skills and a high level of attention to detail and accuracy.

Above all people will be at the core of everything you do committing to and supporting our Mission and Values.

We can offer you

Salary $68939 plus 12% Superannuation
Permanent fulltime position working 76 hours a fortnight
Located at Perth CBD Kings Square office
40% work from home option
Salary packaging up to $18550 on a range of benefits such as mortgage rent meal entertainment holiday accommodation or other everyday living expenses as well as options to salary package benefits above the FBT cap on items such as:
- Novated leasing
- work related expenses
- self-education and
- additional superannuation
Employee discount on St John of God Hospital & Medical Services and Private Health Insurance
Employee support through our dedicated free Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
A healthy work-life balance through flexible work options additional purchased leave and well-being programs
Access to a range of Lifestyle Health & Wellbeing rewards and discounts
14 weeks Paid Parental Leave
End of trip/shower and bike facilities
Close to public transport

For enquiries contact Natalie Gibbons Senior Manager Accounts Receivable on (08)

If suitable applicants are identified advertisement may close prior to listed date and screening/interviews may commence throughout the advertising process.

Please note unsolicited applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.

St John of God Health Care embraces diversity and strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people with disabilities. We are committed to providing a safe environment for all children and vulnerable people in our care and proactively take measures to protect children/vulnerable people from abuse.

Required Experience:

Unclear Seniority

Your role at St John of God Health CareAs our Accounts Receivable Officer you will be responsible for maintaining the integrity of our billing processes ensuring accuracy timeliness and compliance across all receivable activities. You will work closely with health funds internal hospital teams and e...