CASHIER III - FINANCE

Cook County Government; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 29,000 - 41,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage

Pension Plan

Paid Holidays, Vacation, and Sick Time

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

Job summary

The Cook County Health & Hospitals System is seeking a part‑time Cashier III for the Finance department at John H. Stroger, Jr. Hospital in Chicago.

You will manage cash funds, receipts, and deposits, ensuring accuracy and compliance with the AFSCME 1111 contract. Requirements include a high school diploma or GED and at least two years of clerical and cashiering experience; strong math, communication skills, and attention to detail are essential.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required with official verification.
• Two years of clerical and cashiering experience with receipts is required.
• Basic math and data entry skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Secure, maintain, and reconcile cash funds and related transactions.
• Prepare receipts for all cash, check, and money order transactions.
• Verify cafeteria funds for bank deposits.
• Disburse funds for petty cash reimbursement.
• Act as custodian of patient valuables.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Cash handling

Oral and written communication

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

CASHIER III - FINANCE

Job Number: 00139437

Job Posting

Posted: Oct 28, 2026, 8:47:53 PM

Closing Date: Nov 12, 2026, 5:59:00 AM

Shift: Part-time Shift Start Time : 9:00 A.M. Shift End Time : 5:00 P.M.

Organization

Health and Hospital Systems

PLEASE BE ADVISED that this position is covered by the collective bargaining agreement between Cook County and the AFSCME Union.Pursuant to the collective bargaining agreement, Cook County will exhaust internal eligible applicants prior to considering external applicants. Cook County is assembling a list of qualified candidates for this position that will be considered should the position not be filled with internal eligible applicants.

LOCATION: John H. Stroger, Jr. Hospital - Chicago, IL

DEPARTMENT: Finance - Patient Access

SHIFT: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

PAY RATE: $25.148 HOURLY

JOB SUMMARY

UNION - AFSCME 1111

Secures, maintains, and reconciles cash funds and other related transactions. Prepares receipts for all cash, check, and money order transactions. Verifies cafeteria funds for bank deposit. Disperses funds for petty cash reimbursement. Acts as a custodian of patient valuables. Performs other duties as assigned.

TYPICAL DUTIES

• Secures, maintains, and reconciles cash funds and other related transactions.
• Prepares receipts for all cash, check, and money order transactions.
• Verifies cafeteria funds for bank deposit.
• Disperses funds for petty cash reimbursement.
• Acts as a custodian of patient valuables.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required. (Must provide Official GED certification letter; official high transcript or transcript letter from the Board of Education on official letterhead with a raised seal indicating verification and graduation; sealed in original official envelope.)
• Two (2) years of clerical and cashiering experience including working with receipts is required

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Other Characteristics

• Ability to apply basic mathematic skills to office bookkeeping and perform calculations, such as figuring totals, percentages and extensions. Demonstrated oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively and courteously with a variety of individuals and groups.
• Ability to understand and carry out instructions, written and verbal, and accurately relate such instructions.
• Good attention to detail, ability to proof, verify and edit complex data.
• Ability to follow-up in a thorough and timely manner relative to unresolved business. Ability to understand and carry out instructions, written and verbal, and accurately relate such instructions in full or part to others.
• Ability to coordinate several tasks and perform well under pressure, plan and conduct multiple assignments within specified time frame/deadlines.

Physical and Environmental Demands

This position is functioning within a healthcare environment. The incumbent is responsible for adherence to all hospital and department specific safety requirements. This includes but is not limited to the following policies and procedures: complying with Personal Protective Equipment requirements, hand washing and sanitizing practices, complying with department specific engineering and work practice controls and any other work area safety precautions as specified by hospital wide policy and departmental procedures.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of the personnel so classified. For purposes of the American with Disabilities Act, “Typical Duties” are essential job functions.

Benefits Package

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
• Basic Term Life Insurance
• Pension Plan
• Deferred Compensation Program
• Paid Holidays, Vacation, and Sick Time
• You may also qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF)

VETERANS PREFERENCE

PLEASE READ

When applying for employment with the Cook County Health & Hospitals System, preference is given to honorably discharged Veterans who have served in the Armed Forces of the United States for not less than 6 months of continuous service.

To take advantage of this preference a Veteran must:

• Meet the minimum qualifications for the position.
• Identify self as a Veteran on the employment application by answering yes to the question by answering yes to the question, “Are you a Military Veteran?”
• Attach a copy of their DD 214, DD 215 or NGB 22 (Notice of Separation at time of application filing. Please note: If you have multiple DD214s, 215s, or NGB 22S, Please submit the one with the latest date. Coast Guard must submit a certified copy of the military separation from either the Department of Transportation (Before 9/11) or the Department of Homeland Security (After 9/11). Discharge papers must list and Honorable Discharge Status. Discharge papers not listing an Honorable Discharge Status are not acceptable.

OR

A copy of a valid State ID Card or Driver’s License which identifies the holder of the ID as a Veteran, may also be attached to the application at time of filing.

If items are not attached, you will not be eligible for Veteran Preference

VETERANS MUST PROVIDE ORIGINAL APPLICABLE DISCHARGE PAPERS OR APPLICABLE STATE ID CARD OR DRIVER’S LICENSE AT TIME OF INTERVIEW.

MUST MEET ALL REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AT TIME OF APPLICATION FILING.

*Degrees awarded outside of the United States with the exception of those awarded in one of the United States’ territories and Canada must be credentialed by an approved U. S. credential evaluation service belonging to the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) or the Association of International Credential Evaluators (AICE). Original credentialing documents must be presented at time of interview.*Please note all offers of employment are contingent upon the following conditions: satisfactory professional & employment references, healthcare and criminal background checks, appropriate licensure/certifications and the successful completion of a physical and pre-employment drug screen.*CCHHS is strictly prohibited from conditioning, basing or knowingly prejudicing or affecting any term or aspect of County employment or hiring upon or because any political reason or factor.