Cashier

Saint Peters Healthcare System•Piscataway Township, NJ

16d•$18 - $27•Onsite

About The Position

The Cashier position in the Business Office is responsible for managing daily financial transactions, including downloading remittance advices, posting checks, identifying unapplied payments, and acting on payment review requests. The role also involves answering telephone inquiries, reconciling reports, and performing other assigned duties. This position requires a strong understanding of accounting principles, money transactions, and bookkeeping, along with proficiency in computer use, particularly Microsoft Excel. Knowledge of HIPAA 835s, various payment methods, and different types of third-party payers is essential. The role demands excellent interpersonal and analytical skills to effectively communicate with diverse stakeholders, resolve issues, and maintain accurate financial records.

Requirements

Full knowledge of accounting, money transactions and general bookkeeping
Knowledge of computer use, including Microsoft Excel
Knowledge of HIPAA 835s, vouchers, drafts, charge cards and third party payors, Medicare, Medicaid, Blue Cross, Commercial, etc.
Five (5) or more years clerical and cashier experience
Skills and abilities usually acquired through an Associate’s Degree program in Business Administration or equivalent experience
Strong interpersonal skills necessary to deal effectively and courteously with patients, agencies, other hospital departments, Management and insurance companies, in order to obtain missing information necessary to ensure proper credit to patient accounts, refunds or general ledger posting
Strong analytical skills in order to identify issues and present Management with solutions in an expeditious manner and maintain all cash balancing and tracking reports

Responsibilities

Download daily Electronic Remittance Advices (ERA) from insurance companies
Assist with daily deposit and posting of paper checks
Identify all checks and cash received from patients, attorneys, and individual third-party payers that do not have patient account information
Act on all Payment Review Requests received from collectors
Answer telephone in a courteous and professional manner
Reconcile Cash Tracking Report
Perform other duties as assigned