Patient Accounts Clerk I (Cash Posting Team)

University Hospital, Newark NJ•Newark, NJ

2d•$28 - $30•Onsite

About The Position

The primary purpose of the Patient Accounts Clerk I position is to serve as the cash control clerk with responsibility for daily deposit preparation, cash posting, and reconciliation of patient related cash received by University Hospital.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED required
Minimum of three (3) years of progressively responsible experience in a physician's office or hospital billing environment
Knowledge of various insurance coverages and medical terminology required
Proficiency in PC applications and computer systems required
Strong quantitative skills with experience in financial transactions and record-keeping
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, stressful environment while maintaining professionalism
Demonstrated commitment to providing exceptional customer service
Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines efficiently

Responsibilities

Prepares bank deposit of mail and interoffice cash receipts. Delivers bank deposit bags to appropriate security retrieval location.
Posts payments into Billing System for HB; PB; EMS and Bad debt accounts. Agrees amount posted to control total deposit,researches and reconciles any variances
Runs Report Enterprise Payment Reports for both HB and PB.
Reviews/Works All Processing Errors listed on Error reports within billing systems.
Summarizes daily cash receipt for entry into Banner Accounting System and makes entry into Banner.
Resolves all outstand credit balances; adjustments or refunds as required.