Patient Accounts Clerk I at University Hospital, Newark NJ

Newark, New Jersey, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

10 Jun, 26

Salary

29.3

Posted On

12 Mar, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Cash Posting, Deposit Preparation, Reconciliation, Error Research, Refund Initiation, Data Entry, Financial Transactions, Record Keeping, Medical Terminology, Insurance Knowledge, Communication Skills, Customer Service, Compliance Adherence

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Overview About the Role The primary purpose of the Patient Accounts Clerk I position is to serve as the Cash Control Clerk with responsibility for daily deposit preparation, cash posting, and reconciliation of patient related cash received by University Hospital. Responsibilities What You’ll Do Prepares bank deposit of mail and interoffice cash receipts. Delivers bank deposit bags to appropriate security retrieval location. Post payments into Healthquest System for inpatient, outpatient and bad debt accounts. Agrees amount posted to control total deposit, researches and reconciles any variances. Researches unidentified payments and initiates correction to appropriate accounts or identifies refund due to carriers or patients. Summarizes daily cash receipt for entry into Banner Accounting System and makes entry into Banner. Reviews and corrects cash error report as needed. Assists billers as needed with retrieval of source materials related to cash processed and posted. Initiates patient/payor refunds as needed. Post refunds previously paid as debits to Healthquest System. Interacts with Accounting Departments at Newark and New Brunswick as needed. Process daily cash transactions in BANNER General Accounting System. Provides back-up support for window cashier at the Hospital Cashier Office as needed. Understands and adheres to University Hospital’s compliance standards as they appear in University Hospital's Corporate Compliance Policy, Code of Conduct and Conflict of Interest Policy. Qualifications What You’ll Bring High School Diploma or GED required. Three (3) years of progressively responsible experience in a physician’s office or hospital billing. Knowledge of various types of insurance coverage and medical terminology required. Must be PC literate with a quantitative orientation and background in financial transactions and record keeping. Strong oral and written communication skills required. Ability to work in a stressful environment while maintaining professionalism and customer service. What We Offer Medical & Prescription Drug Coverage Dental & Vision Insurance Health Savings Account (HSA) & Flexible Spending Account (FSA) Short- & Long-Term Disability Insurance Pension Plan Pet Insurance Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Professional Development Compensation The expected hourly range for this position is TC/1925: Probationary Rate $27.95 - Job Rate $28.45- Two (2) Year Rate $29.30 per hour, in accordance with the New Jersey Pay Transparency Law; final compensation will be commensurate with experience and qualifications. About Us University Hospital is one of the nation’s leading academic medical centers. As the principal teaching affiliate of Rutgers New Jersey Medical School and the only state-certified Level 1 Trauma Center in Northern New Jersey, University Hospital is training the next generation of physicians and advancing science to discovery while taking exceptional care of patients, regardless of their financial situation. Apply Today We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply. If you want to grow your career in healthcare while serving a vibrant community, we’d love to meet you. University Hospital offers a competitive salary & comprehensive benefits package. Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer, M/F/D/V. For more information, visit www.uhnj.org/hrweb. Apply for this job onlineEmail this job to a friend

Responsibilities

The primary role involves serving as the Cash Control Clerk, responsible for daily deposit preparation, posting patient-related cash receipts into the Healthquest System, and reconciling all posted amounts against deposit totals. This position also researches unidentified payments, initiates necessary corrections or refunds, and summarizes daily cash receipts for entry into the Banner Accounting System.