Accounts Payable Representative – Accounting / AP

Position Details

Lakeland Regional Health is a leading medical center located in Central Florida. With a legacy spanning over a century, we have been dedicated to serving our community with excellence in healthcare. As the only Level 2 Trauma center for Polk, Highlands, and Hardee counties, and the second busiest Emergency Department in the US, we are committed to providing high-quality care to our diverse patient population. Our facility is licensed for 910 beds and handles over 200,000 emergency room visits annually, along with 49,000 inpatient admissions, 21,000 surgical cases, 4,000 births, and 101,000 outpatient visits.

Lakeland Regional Health is currently seeking motivated individuals to join our team in various entry-level positions. Whether you’re starting your career in healthcare or seeking new opportunities to make a difference, we have roles available across our primary and specialty clinics, urgent care centers, and upcoming standalone Emergency Department. With over 7,000 employees, Lakeland Regional Health offers a supportive work environment where you can thrive and grow professionally.

Work Hours per Biweekly Pay Period: 0.00

Shift:

Location: 210 South Florida Avenue Lakeland, FL

Pay Rate: Min $16.77 Mid $19.29

Position Summary

Processes documents to ensure timely payments to vendors. Completes document maintenance, as required. Prepares daily system balancing reports. Maintains confidentiality and privacy; adheres to HIPAA standards. Organizes job function and work assignments to be able to effectively complete assignments within established time frames. Demonstrates knowledge of all equipment and systems/technology necessary to complete duties and responsibilities. Demonstrates continuous improvement so that optimum outcomes are achieved. Identifies opportunities for and contributes to the improvement of quality, safety and cost, as well as patient, customer and employee satisfaction.

Position Responsibilities

People At The Heart Of All That We Do

• Fosters an inclusive and engaged environment through teamwork and collaboration.
• Ensures patients and families have the best possible experiences across the continuum of care.
• Communicates appropriately with patients, families, team members, and our community in a manner that treasures all people as uniquely created.

Safety And Performance Improvement

• Behaves in a mindful manner focused on self, patient, visitor, and team safety.
• Demonstrates accountability and commitment to quality work.
• Participates actively in process improvement and adoption of standard work.

Stewardship

• Demonstrates responsible use of LRH’s resources including people, finances, equipment and facilities.
• Knows and adheres to organizational and department policies and procedures.

People At The Heart Of All We Do

• Fosters an inclusive and engaged environment through teamwork and collaboration.
• Ensures patients and families have the best possible experiences across the continuum of care.
• Communicates appropriately with patients, families, team members, and our community in a manner that treasures all people as uniquely created.
• Safety And Performance Improvement
  • Behaves in a mindful manner focused on self, patient, visitor, and team safety.
  • Demonstrates accountability and commitment to quality work.
  • Participates actively in process improvement and adoption of standard work.
  • Stewardship
  • Demonstrates responsible use of LRH’s resources including people, finances, equipment and facilities.
  • Knows and adheres to organizational and department policies and procedures.
  • Standard Work Duties: Accounts Payable Representative
  • Processes approved documents for subsequent payment to vendors
  • Completes document maintenance, as required.
  • Prepares daily system balancing reports.
  • Interacts with vendors and department heads/designees to ensure an uninterrupted flow of documents.
  • Assists in the orientation of new staff, ensuring the exchange of appropriate information necessary for the successful performance of duties and responsibilities.
  • Assumes accountability for personal and professional growth and development of one’s own potential
  • Participates in the achievement of patient, customer and employee satisfaction.
  • Actively participates in projects and activities which promote achievement of quality and financial goals.
  • Assumes responsibility for acquiring information that is essential to the successful performance of duties and responsibilities.
  • Assumes responsibility for adherence to personal appearance, dress and grooming standards, always portraying a professional appearance.

Competencies & Skills

Essential:

• General computer skills
• Excel and word processing skills
• Communication and interpersonal skills
• Conflict resolution skills

Qualifications & Experience

Essential:

• High School or Equivalent

Nonessential:

• Associate Degree

Nonessential:

• Business or Accounting

Other information:

Experience Essential: One year previous bookkeeping or accounts payable experience

Experience Preferred: One year previous experience utilizing a large AP software system

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