Patient Accounts Clerk I
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Job Location:
Newark, DE - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
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Job Summary
Overview
About the Role
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.
Responsibilities
What Youll Do
- Prepares bank deposit of mail and interoffice cash receipts. Delivers bank deposit bags to appropriate security retrieval location.
- Post payments into Healthquest System for inpatient outpatient and bad debt accounts. Agrees amount posted to control total
deposit researches and reconciles any variances. - Researches unidentified payments and initiates correction to appropriate accounts or identifies refund due to carriers or patients.
- Summarizes daily cash receipt for entry into Banner Accounting System and makes entry into Banner.
- Reviews and corrects cash error report as needed.
- Assists billers as needed with retrieval of source materials related to cash processed and posted.
- Initiates patient/payor refunds as needed. Post refunds previously paid as debits to Healthquest System.
- Interacts with Accounting Departments at Newark and New Brunswick as needed. Process daily cash transactions in BANNER General
Accounting System. - Provides back-up support for window cashier at the Hospital Cashier Office as needed.
- Understands and adheres to University Hospitals compliance standards as they appear in University Hospitals Corporate
Compliance Policy Code of Conduct and Conflict of Interest Policy.
Qualifications
What Youll Bring
- High School Diploma or GED required.
- Three (3) years of progressively responsible experience in a physicians office or hospital billing.
- Knowledge of various types of insurance coverage and medical terminology required.
- Must be PC literate with a quantitative orientation and background in financial transactions and record keeping.
- Strong oral and written communication skills required.
- Ability to work in a stressful environment while maintaining professionalism and customer service.
What We Offer
- Medical & Prescription Drug Coverage
- Dental & Vision Insurance
- Health Savings Account (HSA) & Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Short- & Long-Term Disability Insurance
- Pension Plan
- Pet Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Professional Development
Compensation
The expected hourly range for this position is TC/1925: Probationary Rate $27.95 - Job Rate $28.45- Two (2) Year Rate $29.30 per hour in accordance with the New Jersey Pay Transparency Law; final compensation will be commensurate with experience and qualifications.
About Us
University Hospital is one of the nations leading academic medical centers. As the principal teaching affiliate of Rutgers New Jersey Medical School and the only state-certified Level 1 Trauma Center in Northern New Jersey University Hospital is training the next generation of physicians and advancing science to discovery while taking exceptional care of patients regardless of their financial situation.
Apply Today
We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply. If you want to grow your career in healthcare while serving a vibrant community wed love to meet you.
University Hospital offers a competitive salary & comprehensive benefits package. Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V. For more information visit for this job online
Key Skills
- Typing
- Data Entry
- Clerical Experience
- Microsoft Word
- Accounting
- Microsoft Dynamics Navision
- 10 Key Calculator
- Accrual Accounting
- Microsoft Excel
- Accounts Payable
- Bookkeeping
- Word Processing
