Patient Payments Specialist - Day Shift

Atlantic Health System; Summit (NJ); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Atlantic Health System is hiring a full-time Cashier at Overlook Medical Center in Summit, NJ. You will handle patient payments, post transactions, prepare deposits, and reconcile batches to ensure accurate accounting.

The role requires attention to detail, strong customer service, and effective communication with patients and physician offices. Responsibilities include resolving payment discrepancies, obtaining pre-service payment agreements, processing self-pay estimates, and maintaining

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent; some college preferred.
• Five (5) years hospital business office experience.

Responsibilities

• Posts patient payments (cash, check, and credit card) accurately and timely as payments are received.
• Prepares and submits daily batch summaries and supporting documentation to Accounting.
• Prepares bank deposit slips and ensures all payments received are deposited daily.
• Processes credit card transactions through the designated merchant system and posts payments.
• Provides system-generated receipts to patients and departments making deposits.
• Reconciles all payment batches to ensure posted amounts match bank deposits.
• Researches and resolves payment discrepancies, including overages and shortages.
• Archives cashiering and payment documentation in accordance with departmental record retention requirements.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma

Some college preferred

Job description

Atlantic Health System is hiring a full-time Cashier at Overlook Medical Center in Summit, NJ. You will handle patient payments, post transactions, prepare deposits, and reconcile batches to ensure accurate accounting.

The role requires attention to detail, strong customer service, and effective communication with patients and physician offices. Responsibilities include resolving payment discrepancies, obtaining pre-service payment agreements, processing self-pay estimates, and maintaining