Cashier

WVU Medicine St. Joseph's Hospital; Buckhannon (WV); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

STJ St. Joseph's Hospital in Buckhannon, WV, is seeking a Billing Clerk responsible for timely posting of patient payments and adjustments, and daily cash reconciliation with the patient accounts system.

The role requires attention to detail, ability to communicate with patients, and adherence to confidentiality, with a preference for healthcare setting experience.

Work involves coordinating with the accounting department and hospital staff to ensure accurate financial records.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Two (2) years previous experience in a health care environment.
• Knowledge of posting workflows and cash handling.

Responsibilities

• Maintains timely and accurate posting according to departmental goals and report to management.
• Documents accounts clearly and accurately. Communicates account information to patients.
• Uses system software, including online credit card systems.
• Collects patient copays and deposits according to insurance coverage regulations and our organizational financial policy.
• Assists in answering patient billing questions.
• Maintains petty cash transactions and request monthly reimbursement funds.
• Completes and reconciles bank deposits daily.
• Reviews and reconciles all postings monthly with the accounting department.
• Communicates and interacts with clients, families, visitors, physicians, departmental and hospital staff and the public in general in a manner that demonstrates professionalism and concern for the individuals' need(s).
• Attends departmental meetings and/or documents review of meeting minutes.

Skills

Communication skills

Confidentiality

Healthcare insurance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Online banking systems

Posting software

Job description

This position is responsible for the timely and accurate posting of patient payments and adjustments to the patient accounts. Also responsible for daily cash and adjustment reconciliation with the patient account system and the accounting department for payments made at the hospital.

Minimum Qualifications

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:

• High school diploma or equivalent.

Experience

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Two (2) years previous experience in a health care environment.

CORE JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The statements described here are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be constructed as an all-inclusive list of all responsibilities and duties. Other duties may be assigned.

• Maintains timely and accurate posting according to departmental goals and report to management.
• Documents accounts clearly and accurately. Communicates account information to patients.
• Uses system software, including online credit card systems.
• Collects patient copays and deposits according to insurance coverage regulations and our organizational financial policy.
• Assists in answering patient billing questions.
• Maintains petty cash transactions and request monthly reimbursement funds.
• Completes and reconciles bank deposits daily.
• Reviews and reconciles all postings monthly with the accounting department.
• Communicates and interacts with clients, families, visitors, physicians, departmental and hospital staff and the public in general in a manner that demonstrates professionalism and concern for the individuals' need(s).
• Attends departmental meetings and/or documents review of meeting minutes.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Ability to sit for extended periods of time.
• Frequent bending, stopping, or stretching.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• May be required to travel between facilities/buildings.
• Standard office environment.

Skills And Abilities

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of patient information.
• Comprehensive knowledge of online banking systems, posting software, and healthcare insurance.

Additional Job Description

Scheduled Weekly Hours

36

Shift

Day (United States of America)

Exempt/Non-Exempt

United States of America (Non-Exempt)

Company

STJ St. Joseph's Hospital

Cost Center

535 SYSTEM Centralized Clearance Center

Address

1 Amalia Drive

Buckhannon

West Virginia

Equal Opportunity Employer

West Virginia University Health System and its subsidiaries (collectively "WVUHS") is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws.

WVUHS strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

All WVUHS employees, other workers, and representatives are prohibited from engaging in unlawful discrimination. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, training, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment.