Cashier

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This position is responsible for the timely and accurate posting of patient payments and adjustments to the patient accounts. Also responsible for daily cash and adjustment reconciliation with the patient account system and the accounting department for payments made at the hospital.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:

1. High school diploma or equivalent.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

EXPERIENCE:1. Two (2) years previous experience in a health care environment. 

CORE JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The statements described here are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by people assigned to this position.  They are not intended to be constructed as an all-inclusive list of all responsibilities and duties.  Other duties may be assigned.

• 1. Maintains timely and accurate posting according to departmental goals and report to management.• 2. Documents accounts clearly and accurately. Communicates account information to patients.• 3. Uses system software, including online credit card systems.• 4. Collects patient copays and deposits according to insurance coverage regulations and our organizational financial policy.• 5. Assists in answering patient billing questions. • 6. Maintains petty cash transactions and request monthly reimbursement funds.• 7. Completes and reconciles bank deposits daily.• 8. Reviews and reconciles all postings monthly with the accounting department.• 9. Communicates and interacts with clients, families, visitors, physicians, departmental and hospital staff and the public in general in a manner that demonstrates professionalism and concern for the individuals' need(s).• 10. Attends departmental meetings and/or documents review of meeting minutes.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. Ability to sit for extended periods of time.2. Frequent bending, stopping, or stretching.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. May be required to travel between facilities/buildings.2. Standard office environment.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

1. Strong written and verbal communication skills. 2. Ability to maintain confidentiality of patient information. 3. Comprehensive knowledge of online banking systems, posting software, and healthcare insurance. 

Additional Job Description:

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

36

Shift:

Day (United States of America)

Exempt/Non-Exempt:

United States of America (Non-Exempt)

Company:

STJ St. Joseph's Hospital

Cost Center:

535 SYSTEM Centralized Clearance Center

Address:

1 Amalia DriveBuckhannonWest Virginia

Equal Opportunity Employer

West Virginia University Health System and its subsidiaries (collectively "WVUHS") is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. WVUHS strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. All WVUHS employees, other workers, and representatives are prohibited from engaging in unlawful discrimination. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, training, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment.