Requisition ID: 22984

Location: Presence Saints Mary and Elizabeth Medical Center, Saint Mary Campus

Location Address:
2233 W Division Street, Chicago, IL 60622 United States (US)

Daily Hours: 8
Standard Hours: 40
Employment Status: Full-time
Employment Type: Regular
Shift: Day
FLSA: N

The Cashier Revenue Services maintains control and verifies all deposits, petty cash, and all cash receipts on a daily basis. The Cashier must use sound judgment and decision-making skills to ensure that all options for resolving open patient balances have been pursued. Duties include counseling of patients with respect to hospital financial matters, requesting and collecting payments of identified patient liabilities, establishing payment arrangements in compliance with the Presence Health payment arrangement guidelines, and determination of eligibility for Presence Health Financial Assistance or governmental programs as appropriate.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Distributes balances and reimburses petty cash according to procedure. Completes daily cash report and prepares deposit slips according to procedures. Completes cash report identifying all general ledger accounts and amounts to be posted.

Identifies and batches all insurance checks for Central Cash processing.

Accepts and prepares appropriate forms for credit card payments. Maintains daily records of receipts on all receipts of both in-house and off-site clinics.

Confirms eligibility for third party payors on-line as necessary via on-line verification system; updates accounts accordingly.

Reconciles vault money on a daily basis ensuring appropriate change is available according to procedures. Maintains a daily bank according to defined procedures. Orders change from the bank and other supplies as needed.

Assists patients with completing financial assessment applications, make eligibility determinations, and promptly notifies patients of outcome.

Works closely with facility Financial Counselors, Insurance Verification, and Patient Access Departments to expedite prompt and appropriate resolution of patient accounts. Has frequent contact with department Manager, Patient Financial Services, Electronic Financial Screening and Electronic Eligibility vendors; some contact with Presence Health Information Systems.

Education and/or Experience

High school diploma or GED required. Minimum two years of experience in healthcare financial services. Must be familiar with electronic billing protocols with a thorough knowledge of Medicare, Medicaid, Managed Care and Indemnity Insurance Plans. Knowledge of basic bookkeeping principles and an aptitude for financial equations, speed in calculation and attention to detail is required.

Bilingual English/Spanish is preferred.

*CB

Business Unit: Corporate (LRHC and LPH)

COMPANY OVERVIEW:

EOE of Minorities/Females/Vets/Disability