The Ministry of Health is looking for someone with a keen analytical mind and who has an eye for detail to join a fast-paced team in the Financial Management Branch.
About the job
In this role you will:
- Provide a full range of payment and recovery services to assigned health care providers that ensure the accurate recording and processing of account payments, adjustments, recoveries and related customer support (i.e. Health Insurance, Assistive Devices/ Home Oxygen, Drug Benefits, Inter Provincial billings, third party demands, garnishments, journal entries).
- Resolve questions and problems regarding program payments and procedures
- Ensure accurate and complete information is on file to support adherence to payment policies and controls
- Prepare information to support branch/unit colleagues in preparation of financial reports
- Update and assemble information related to program payment transactions and follow up on discrepancies and omissions ensuring issues are resolved promptly
What you bring to the team
Financial Knowledge & Skills
You have:
- knowledge of accounting policies and procedures and performance measures related to payment processing, financial control, and reconciliation
- knowledge of accounting, banking, and control procedures to provide an audit trail for reconciliation
- arithmetic skills to assess accuracy of financial information and process financial documents
Interpersonal & Communication Skills
You have:
- customer service and interpersonal skills to support customers and liaise with clients
- oral and written communication skills to clarify and explain procedures, provide information, and assistance to staff and managers
Technical Skills
You have:
- demonstrated experience with financial systems (e.g. IFIS) to record and process program payments/adjustments
- demonstrated ability to use software programs (e.g. word processing, spreadsheets, e-mail) to prepare reports and correspondence
- demonstrated ability to use databases to collect information
Analytical & Problem Solving Skills
You have:
- the ability to interpret legislation, policies, and procedures to respond to inquiries, determine and process payments, and explain processes to others
- analytical skills to identify and investigate errors, inconsistencies, and discrepancies in documents and records
- evaluative skills and judgement to determine cases which need special handling and when to refer to more senior colleagues
- organizational skills to meet payment schedules and handle conflicting priorities
Don't meet every qualification?
If you are excited about this position and meet most, but not all, of the listed qualifications, please still consider applying. We recognize that no one person might have every qualification in this job ad, and you just might be the right candidate!
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