CASH RECONCILIATION SPECIALIST - Union General Health System

Union General Hospital•Blairsville, GA

About The Position

Under direct supervision of the Patient Accounts Supervisor, the incumbent is responsible for the timely and accurate preparation, deposit and reconciliation of financial transactions to include cash, checks, and credit / debit card transaction to the hospital’s financial institution and posted to the computer system. Work is performed in accordance with established standards/guidelines and requires knowledge of applicable regulatory requirements sufficient to ensure compliant operations and to exercise judgment and critical thinking in addressing operational and/or regulatory issues. Must consistently meet the Quality Assurance and Productivity standards established for the position.

Requirements

Proficient in Microsoft Office products, specifically Excel
High school graduate or equivalent / Some college course work is preferred
One to two related work experience that demonstrates attainment of the requisite job knowledge and abilities.
Excellent keyboarding and 10-key skills are required
Strong computer and math skills
Accurate data entry skills with knowledge of basic keyboarding
10-Key calculator by touch, Type a minimum of 45 WPM
Knowledge of and experience with automated billing systems
Bookkeeping knowledge sufficient to reconcile and balance cash transactions
Clerical and analytical ability to be self-sufficient in performing duties and maintaining confidential records
Excellent oral and written communication skills with ability to communicate clearly by phone or in person

Responsibilities

Ensures all monies are prepared and deposited accurately, timely in accordance with the Union General Health System CBO cash processing standards.
Accurately and timely posts GL (non-AR) cash receipts
Accurately and timely posts approved AR adjustments
Prepares the reconciliation sheets with deposit data for posting specialist to reconcile posting data to bank deposits.
Generates daily balancing reports and reviews/corrects discrepancies prior to end of day close.
Makes appropriate “change” for the hospital departments as needed.
Prepares daily end of day change fund balancing, ensuring change fund is securely maintained. Any discrepancy is reported to the supervisor immediately upon discovery.
Meets all productivity / quality guidelines established for this position
Participates in mid-month and month-end balance / reconciliation as assigned by Supervisor.
Maintains daily close schedule as coordinated by Supervisor.
Conducts credit balance analysis to identify patient refunds or posting errors.
Corrects posting errors to properly state the patient account balance.
Process patient refunds in accordance with CBO refund policy.