Coordinator, Hospital Financial Services

Position Details

Position Information

Requisition Number

S1956P

Home Org Name

Clinical Sciences

Division Name

College of Veterinary Medicine

Position Title

Coordinator, Hospital Financial Services

Job Class Code

IB03

Appointment Status

Full-time

Part-time FTE

Limited Term

No

Limited Term Length

Job Summary

The College of Veterinary Medicine seeks candidates for a Hospital Financial Services Coordinator. Reporting to the Accounting Manager, the Hospital Financial Services Coordinator supports financial functions related to client billing, collections and cash management of the Veterinary Teaching Hospitals ( VTH ) to include the Bailey Large Animal Teaching Hospital, the Vaughan Large Animal Teaching Hospital and the Auburn Veterinary Services (in Gulf Shores) in the College of Veterinary Medicine.

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Essential Functions

• Supports financial functions of the VTH primarily related to client billing, collections and cash management. Supervises billing auditors and financial assistants.
• Provides guidance to Hospital Client Service Representatives, clinicians, and students regarding client finances.
• Serves as the VTH liaison to all Auburn University Payment and Business Services, Care Credit, external collection agencies, and Equine Insurance vendors. This includes financial equipment needs, returned checks, chargebacks, bankruptcy notices.
• Audits and verifies daily and monthly accounts receivable reports for the Veterinary Teaching Hospitals and the Southeastern Raptor Center ( SRC ).
• Audits and verifies daily cashier transactions for the Veterinary Teaching Hospitals; performs any necessary teaching or research adjustments.
• Communicates with clients regarding escalated financial concerns; communicates with the Client Services Manager, Accounting Manager and if needed, the Associate Dean of Clinical Affairs.
• Organizes monthly client statements for internal and external clients.
• Coordinates the setup and accounts receivables for internal client accounts to include direct charges, payroll deduction, gift accounts, SRC Rehab, therio, dairy, and animal sales.
• Organizes and manages finances for various CVM faculty research accounts.
• Verifies, reconciles, and processes VTH client refunds.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
  
  

Supervisory Responsibility
Full supervisory responsibility for other employees is a major responsibility and includes training, evaluating, and making or recommending pay, promotion or other employment decisions.

Minimum Education and Experience

Education Level

Some college; vocational or Associate's Degree

Field of Study

No specific discipline.

Years of Experience

5

Area of Experience

Experience in bookkeeping, business operations, including managing billing, account receivables, and cash management is desired.

Requirements for Additional Job Levels

Alternate Minimum Education and Experience (If available)

Education Level

Indicated education is required; no substitutions allowed.

Field of Study

Years of Experience

Indicated experience is required; no substitutions allowed.

Area of Experience

Requirements for Additional Job Levels

Minimum Skills, License, and Certifications

Minimum Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of handling and reconciling financial transactions; knowledge of medical terminology; knowledge of handling collection and gift accounts. Knowledge of basic accounting principles, familiar with university/state/federal financial guidelines.

Minimum Technology Skills

Minimum License and Certifications

Desired Qualifications

Desired Qualifications

Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, and related fields.

Posting Detail Information

Salary Range

$39,300 - $65,500

Job Category

Business/Accounting/Finance

Working Hours if Non-Traditional

City position is located in:

Auburn

State position is located:

Alabama

List any hazardous conditions or physical demands required by this position

Posting Date

08/25/2022

Closing Date

EEO Statement

Auburn University is committed to an inclusive and diverse campus environment. Women, underrepresented groups, individuals with disabilities and veterans are encouraged to apply.

AUBURN UNIVERSITY IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION / EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER . It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, sex, religion, color, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by applicable law.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Quick Link for Internal Postings

https://www.auemployment.com/postings/31872
Documents Needed to Apply
Required Documents

1. Resume
2. Cover Letter

Optional Documents

1. Other
2. Other Documentation
3. Other Documentation (2)

Supplemental Questions

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1. * Please select how you first became aware of this opportunity. Your response helps us determine how we can more effectively reach our candidates.
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2. * Do you have some college coursework completed, vocational degree, Associate's degree or higher?
   • Yes
   • No
3. * Do you have 5 years of related experience?
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