The Accounts Receivable Clerk (Level V) performs a variety of tasks for the Accounts Receivable department to ensure the fiscal integrity of the pharmacy receivables, with primary focus on the collection of third party pharmacy receivables from various insurance and governmental agencies, and the collection of receivables from individuals and organizations that are approved to charge prescriptions through the company’s proprietary charge cards and hand billing. This position works with other entities, including acting as a liaison between other departments and third parties, and may be responsible for preparing and presenting reports/analysis to upper management from time to time.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES & ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Determines the need for adjustments to the receivables based on research and analysis
• Manages ancillary receivables such as Logi-Medix and 340B programs
• Applies 835 payments, reconciles pharmacy G/L accounts and prepares corresponding journal entries
• Prepares analyses and recommends efficiencies based on the findings
• Prepares consolidated accounting schedules
• Researches variances on P&L’s and consolidated schedules
• Prepares and follows audit schedules
• Conducts cash application research and determination if third party payments are correct
• Collects receivables from third party payer, to include insurance and governmental agencies
• Manually bills third party paper claims and re-bills claims as needed
• Prepares journal entries and reconciliations
• Researches variances in P&Ls and Consolidated Financial Statements
• Assists with procedures, coding, and required paperwork for stores and the help Desk
• Advises Help Desk and Pharmacy Operations on issues and resolution
• Reviews deal sheets, agreements, and other documents looking for possible inconsistencies in the data or missed opportunities
• Performs other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Continuing education in pharmacy law and billing practices
• Strong accounting/receivables knowledge and skills
• Knowledge of systems and processes as they relate and apply to accounts receivable
• Proficient with AS400 and strong understanding of how Retalix and Showcase work, and how they are interconnected
• Strong communication (verbal, written, phone demeanor, interpersonal) skills
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Intermediate Excel and Word skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to work productively in a faced-paced and independent setting
• Intermediate computer skills in Word and Advanced Excel skills, Advanced Access skills
• Proficient 10-key skills
• Ability to work in a busy environment, handling multiple tasks while maintaining attention to detail and the ability to meet deadlines under pressure

Education: High School Diploma (or G.E.D.)

Experience: One year of related experience

Other: Occasional travel required. This position requires the ability to work a flexible schedule with overtime and occasional Saturday work.

Physical: Basic office and store environment: ability to sit, stand, walk, kneel, stoop, use stairs, reach, pull and lift objects