Payment Application Specialist, Full Time, Day Shift

Rochelle-Community-Hospital

Rochelle (IL)

On-site

USD 42,000 - 54,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Pay Based On Experience

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Paid Sick Leave

Shift Premiums

Health, Vision and Dental Insurance

Company Paid Life & Disability Ins ur

401(k) Plan + Company Match

Flexible Spending Account

Employee Assistance Program

Gym Membership Discounts

Education/Tuition Reimbursement

Career Advancement

Work/Life Balance

Retention Recognition and Rewards

Teamwork

Job summary

Rochelle Community Hospital is seeking a Payment Application Specialist to manage daily cash and mail payments within the Patient Financial Services team. This full-time day shift role reports to the Patient Financial Services Coordinator and emphasizes accuracy, customer communication, and collaboration with hospital staff.

The ideal candidate has experience in receivables management in healthcare and strong attention to detail, with a friendly, professional approach to patients and families.

Qualifications

High School graduate.
Experience with receivable management and cash postings preferably in healthcare.
Excellent verbal communication skills; bilingual skills are beneficial but not required.

Responsibilities

Analyze and record daily cash and mail payments for patient accounts.
Answer questions related to receivables for patients entering hospital or via telephone.
Communicate effectively with patients, visitors and staff; work as part of a team and independently as needed.

Skills

Receivable management

Cash postings

Communication skills

Education

High School diploma

Job description

Payment Application Specialist, Full Time, Day Shift

No place like it! Rochelle Community Hospital operates as an independent and stable hospital.

About Us

Located 25 miles south of Rockford and 75 miles west of Chicago, Rochelle Community Hospital has been a cornerstoneof the Rochelle community for over a century. As a critical-access hospital, our staff provides state-of-the-art emergency care, diagnostic testing, home healthcare resources, rehabilitation, occupational health, inpatient care, and surgery, as well as a variety of other outpatient services. At Rochelle Community Hospital, quality care isn’t just our job, it’s our passion. We strive not only to deliver the highest quality and value to our patients, but also to our physicians and staff.As a member of our team, you can expect to work alongside our team of highly trained staff and administrators as we set out to create a higher standard of healthcare for our community.

Position Summary

Responsible and accountable directly to the Patient Financial Services Coordinator for analyzing and recording daily cash and mail payments. Answers questions related to receivables for patients coming into hospital and/or telephone calls for all patient accounts.

Education

High School graduate.

Experience

Previous experience working with receivable management and cash postings preferably in a healthcare setting.
Strict attention to detail is required.
Must be able to take initiative and responsibility for actions.
Excellent verbal communication skills. Bilingual skills are beneficial but not required.
Visual and hearing acuity pertinent to communication with patients, visitors and staff.
Displays a positive attitude. Handles conflict situations effectively.
Able to perform assigned duties as a team and independently without direct supervision.
Able to handle multiple tasks in a fast paced environment.

Work Environment/Physical Demands

The ideal candidate must be able to work and complete all physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.
Demonstrates the ability to work accurately and effectively in oral and written directions and communication.
Enjoys working with people and works cooperatively with other hospital staff.
Medium Lifting, generally lifting not more than 50 lbs. maximum with assistance, with frequent lifting and/or carrying of objects weighing up to 25 lbs.

Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, medical condition, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected status.

All offers are contingent upon successful passing of a post-offer substance testing, positive reference checks and background check and your ability to establish your employment eligibility in the United States. RCH is a drug, alcohol, and smoke free campus.

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