Payment Processing Specialist – Cash Handling

Medical University of South Carolina; Orleans Estates (SC); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

MUSC Community Physicians (MCP) seeks a detail‑oriented Finance Clerk to process daily POS collections and prepare bank deposits. You will document transactions in departmental databases to support Finance and Management reporting and provide Help Desk support to Front End Payment Posters.

This on‑site role emphasizes accuracy, cash handling, and strong Excel/data entry skills. You will audit front‑end users and assist the Point of Service Supervisor in daily operations within a 40‑hour workweek.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required with 2 years related experience or an Associate degree with 1 year related experience.
• Cash handling/teller experience preferred.
• Excellent math skills and experience with computers required; Excel and data entry skills preferred.
• Ability to communicate clearly and maintain professional demeanor.

Responsibilities

• Process daily POS collections and prepare bank deposits.
• Document deposits in the database for reporting and reconciliation.
• Provide Help Desk support to Front End Payment Posters.
• Audit front-end users and support POS Supervisor.

Skills

Excellent math skills

Customer service

Data entry

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

High school diploma

Associate degree

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Data entry systems

Job description

Job Description Summary

Processes and reconciles daily Point of Service (POS) collections and prepares accurate, timely bank deposits. Maintains deposit records and supporting documentation in departmental databases to support financial reporting, reconciliation, and management oversight. Provides Help Desk support to Front-End Payment Posters by assisting with payment posting, cash drawer balancing, corrections, and issue resolution. Maintains accountability and control of change funds, collection bags, and related financial assets. Conducts audits of front-end users to ensure compliance with established policies, procedures, and internal controls. Supports the Point of Service Supervisor with daily operations, reporting, training, problem resolution, and process improvement initiatives.

Entity

MUSC Community Physicians (MCP)

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Cost Center

CC004513 MCP - Revenue Cycle

Pay Rate Type

Hourly

Pay Grade

Health-21

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Job Description

To process daily point of service collections and prepare bank deposits. Document deposits in database to provide data for Point of Service Supervisor to generate reporting to Finance and Managements teams. Provide Help Desk Call Center support for Front End Payment Posters. Maintain control of and issue change fund and collection bags. Audit Front End users. Assist Point of Service Supervisor.

Minimum Requirements

• A high school diploma and two years of experience in a related field (teller, cashier, customer service representative, computer usage, or data entry); or
• Associate degree and one year of related experience.
• Cash handling/teller experience preferred.
• Excellent math skills and experience with computers required. Microsoft Excel and data entry skills preferred.
• Ability to demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and professional demeanor.
• Ability to operate equipment including, but not limited to, computers, printers, fax machines, multi-line phone system, and copier.

If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us!

The Medical University of South Carolina is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MUSC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, age, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, family or parental status, or any other status protected by state laws and/or federal regulations. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment based upon applicable qualifications, merit and business need.

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