Cashier

POSITION PURPOSE

Under general supervision of the Director, the Cashier performs detailed processing of all documents relating to the payment of hospital debts and general accounting duties.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Every effort has been made to make this job description as complete as possible.  However, it in no way states or implies that these are the only duties the incumbent will be required to perform.  The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or is a logical assignment to the position.

1.               Prepare daily check listing from mail receipts and pulls all remits for posting

2.               Enters new AP Vendors into AP module Vendor Dictionary

3.               Research and resolve amounts posted the Unapplied Cash account

4.               Assist with research and preparation of Unclaimed Property Report

5.               Prepares Patient Accounts refund documents for the patient/insurance approved credit balance listing

6.               Post payments to patient accounts and general ledger.

7.               Balance payment postings for all hospital cashiers each day; prepare deposit for local bank and scan checks for deposit. Prepare Daily Cash Reconciliation Sheet. Transfers Daily Totals to Monthly reconciliation worksheet

8.               Preforms random cash bag audit of all staff that have assigned cash bags for cash collections

9.               Abides by the HMH Legal Compliance Code of Conduct.

10.            Maintains patient confidentiality and appropriate handling of PHI.

11.           Maintains a safe work environment and reports safety concerns appropriately.

12.           Performs all other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS

Education: High School diploma or GED required.  Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or Economics preferred.

Experience: Prior bookkeeping experience preferred. 

Required Skills: Good mathematical perception.  Proficient in Microsoft Excel and other computer software programs in daily accounting functions.  10-key calculator by touch.