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ACCOUNTING CLERK/PURCHASING CLERKPOSITION DESCRIPTIONGeneral Statement of Duties: The Accounting Clerk is responsible for accounting functions related to, but not exclusive of, Purchasing, Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, for the Puget Sound Kidney Centers (PSKC).QUALIFICATIONSEducation: High school diploma or equivalent. Bachelor or Associate’s degree in accounting or business preferred.Experience: Minimum of one year experience in accountingKnowledgeable in computers with strong data entry skills desired.Knowledgeable and proficient in double-entry Proficient in accounting programs and bookkeeping, accounts receivable, accounts payable,spreadsheets.payroll, medical billing, and insurance.Skills &Abilities: Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, as well as in a team environment.Ability to maintain confidentiality of employer, employee, and patient records.Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with patients, family, and staff.Ability to respond effectively and appropriately to changing work situations or practices.Able to maintain a neat and orderly work area.Able to work within short timeframes.Ability to prioritize, problem-solve, and multi-task.Can read, write, speak, and understand English.REQUIREMENTSPhysical Demands:Reaching, handling, and finger dexterity necessary for the operation of various office machines.Motor coordination and finger dexterity are required to coordinate eye and finger motions when operating a typewriter and computer keyboard.Speech and hearing capabilities are necessary for telephone communications, and communicating with patients, staff, and others.Near visual acuity is needed to perform various accounting functions.Must be able to sit at a computer for extended periods without physical difficulty. Mental Demands:Determining and communicating departmental needs.Occasional stress due to work demands and in dealing with ill people.Analyzing data for puting numerical data.Ensuring appropriateness of documentation.Work Habits:Attentive to detailPunctualMaintain neat and orderly workSelf-motivatedDependableenvironment.Accurate ThoroughOther Requirements:Comply with all PSKC and departmental policies and procedures. Encourage a positive attitude among patients and employees. Work with people in a caring, tactful, and diplomatic manner.Attend mandatory PSKC in-service and staff meetings.EQUIPMENT USEDMulti-line phone systemCopy machineFax machineComputerStandard office equipment and supplies, such as folders, staples, etc.CalculatorTypewriterWORK ENVIRONMENTPotential exposure to bloodborne pathogens, bodily fluids, and chemicals used in work area.Exposure to industrial and pharmacological hazards as defined in various Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS).Contact with patients under a wide variety of circumstances, including unpredictable situations.Occasional stress due to increased work load and/or time constrictions.Typically quiet with occasional instances of heightened activity.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONSPurchasing:Data entry of requisitioned supplies into the purchasing databaseData entry of approved items into vendor websites Coordinate home patient supply orders with vendorFile invoices, requisitions, and purchase confirmations as they move through from order to deliveryCoordinate backorder activityAccounts Receivable:Coordinate transfer of clinical charges to billing databaseData entry of charges and receipts for charges not transferredUpdate billing database for missing informationBill and collect miscellaneous chargesElectronically send out billing to the clearinghouse Maintain patient account database by updating laboratory chargesPerform collection agent functionUpdate NDC codes in billing databaseAccounts Payable:Match invoices and checks for mailingFile paid invoicesPrepare checks for mailingMaintain account balances on general ledger or accounts payable sub-ledger.Enter invoice information into accounts payable system.OTHER FUNCTIONSParticipate in organizational process improvement.Miscellaneous filing and mailing as designated by the PSKC Billing SupervisorOther duties and/or tasks that may be assigned on an as-needed basis.JOB RELATIONSHIPS:Supervision by: PSKC Billing SupervisorWorkers supervised:None Interpersonal Relationships: Frequent interaction with co-workers, and occasional interaction with patients and representative from the outside organizations.NOTICE REQUIREMENTS182880848360This position description is not an employment contract. Management has the exclusive right to alter this position description at any time without notice.00This position description is not an employment contract. Management has the exclusive right to alter this position description at any time without notice.To resign this position in good standing, the Accounting Clerk must give a 14-day notice, in writing, to the PSKC Bookkeeper. Employees who have successfully completed their orientation period and provided this advance notice of resignation will receive the value of any accrued Personal Time-Off (PTO). ................
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