Summary
Location
Newark
Salary
$0k - $0k
Type
full-time
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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.
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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.
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About University Hospital, Newark NJ
University Hospital is an independent medical center with more than 500 licensed beds, an active medical staff of more than 600, and over 3,000 employees. Located on a sixty-three acre campus, University Hospital is a regional resource for advanced care in a wide range of medical specialties.
University Hospital is the only hospital in New Jersey to be awarded Gold Plus recognition by the American Heart Association and the American Stroke Association for Heart Failure and Stroke. Designated as a Level 1 Trauma Center, the Hospital maintains 24-hour in-house coverage by general surgeons, and prompt availability of care in specialties such as orthopedic surgery, neurosurgery, internal medicine, plastic surgery, and pediatrics.
As part of our mission to serve the residents of Newark and surrounding communities, University Hospital is also proud to be the principal teaching hospital of New Jersey Medical School, Rutgers School of Dental Medicine, the School of Health Related Professions, and the Rutgers School of Nursing.
What you'll do
- The Patient Accounts Clerk I prepares bank deposits, posts payments, and reconciles cash received by the hospital. They also assist with unidentified payments and interact with accounting departments as needed.
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