What are the responsibilities and job description for the CAH - CASHIER position at Carthage Area Hospital?
Qualifications
Courses emphasized in accounting and clerical training or hospital cashier experience preferred and will be prioritized.
Must possess the ability to interact and communicate effectively with various patient age groups, primarily in the adult level.
Job Duties :
Assists patients in the settlement of their accounts upon discharge. Reviews patient charges and verifies their accuracy. Records cash amounts received and portions charges to insurance or other third parties and prepares receipts and related documents.
Explains charges and answers other related inquiries from patients and their families regarding discharge procedures. Refers patients / families to other hospital departments for assistance or information as required.
Receives and processes accounts receivable checks and other mail received, accounts to ensure accurate application of payments received. Prepares and processes receipts.
Receives and processes petty cash disbursements for hospital employees according to established procedures. Ensures the accuracy and completeness of petty cash requisitions, including authorization signatures.
Prepares daily cash reports and balances all cash on hand. Investigates and resolves any out-of-balance problems.
Computes contractual adjustments according to policy.
- The listed base pay range is a good faith representation of current potential base pay for successful applicants. It may be modified in the future. Pay is determined by factors including experience, relevant qualifications, specialty, internal equity, location, and contracts. Carthage Area Hospital and Claxton Hepburn Medical Center are Equal Opportunity Employers. Minority / Female / Disability / Veteran encouraged to apply.
