Account Clerk #1218 - Accounting - Ambulance Billing - Finance Division

Job Title

Under general supervision, performs routine financial and accounting related clerical duties such as opening and distributing mail, data entry, checking and reconciling routine accounts, making deposits, tracking time and expenses, record keeping, purchases, and filing reports supportive of the department function.

Processes standard forms and documents; provides receipts and records payments; enters data into financial information system on department programs, fund, or grant budgets; mails checks; tracks routine accounts; provides timely and accurate processing of financial and accounting related documents; verifies and records information; may perform time entry into payroll system.

Performs filing; reviews forms for completeness and accuracy; processes correspondence; prepares data reports; requisitions supplies, and maintains inventory records; responds to inquiries relating to area of responsibilities; provides service to public or other County departments; may assist in special projects as requested. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Other Characteristics

Knowledge of fundamental office administration and accounting principles and standards.

Knowledge of relevant Hamilton County policies and procedures.

Knowledge of Hamilton County budget, accounting, and related systems.

Knowledge of specific departmental rules, regulations, codes, and standards.

Knowledge of medical billing and collection practices.

Knowledge of coding and patient medical treatment reports including ICD-10 coding.

Knowledge of Windows and Excel.

Knowledge of and proficient in medical terminology. Skill in reading, interpreting, understanding, and applying fundamental accounting standards and procedures, rules and regulations, Hamilton County Policies and Procedures.

Skill in the accurate and timely recording of data in manual and automated systems.

Skill in working under pressure of deadlines, establishing, and maintaining cooperative working relationships with department staff and other County departments.

Skill effectively communicating in both oral and written form.

Skill in data entry. Ability to read, understand and follow oral and written instructions.

Ability to learn with on-the-job training.

Ability to work without direct supervision and under pressure of deadlines.

Minimum Qualifications

The equivalent of a high school diploma and three (3) years of experience in the field of bookkeeping, accounting, or related field with one (1) year experience in medical billing. A valid driver's license is required.

Prior to operating a County-owned vehicle, all employees are required to complete the HC Defensive Driving course and/or an Emergency Vehicle Operations Course (EVOC) provided at the department level.

Prior work experience in Hamilton County Ambulance Billing is preferred but not required.

Work requires limited physical effort primarily involving intermittent sitting, standing, and walking. This position may require the occasional or regular lifting and carrying of up to fifty (50) pounds.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of all activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Any overtime hours offered in this position are not guaranteed, are an estimate, and are subject to change.

All positions within Hamilton County Government are considered work in-person and require regular and punctual attendance.

All positions within Hamilton County Government may require work on Holidays or weekends. Additionally, irregular hours and shift work may be required, including possible extension of shift hours, at times with short notice.

Hamilton County does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, or disability in employment or the provision of services. A copy of Hamilton County's Equal Employment Opportunity Plan (EEOP) & Utilization Report is available on the County's Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Office home page.