Patient Accounts Clerk I (Cash Posting Team)

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.

• →Prepares bank deposit of mail and interoffice cash receipts. Delivers bank deposit bags to appropriate security retrieval location.
• →Posts payments into Billing System for HB; PB; EMS and Bad debt accounts. Agrees amount posted to control total deposit,researches and reconciles any variances
• →Runs Report Enterprise Payment Reports for both HB and PB.
• →Reviews/Works All Processing Errors listed on Error reports within billing systems.
• →Summarizes daily cash receipt for entry into Banner Accounting System and makes entry into Banner.
• →Resolves all outstand credit balances; adjustments or refunds as required.

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Minimum of three (3) years of progressively responsible experience in a physician's office or hospital billing environment
• Knowledge of various insurance coverages and medical terminology required
• Proficiency in PC applications and computer systems required
• Strong quantitative skills with experience in financial transactions and record-keeping
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, stressful environment while maintaining professionalism
• Demonstrated commitment to providing exceptional customer service
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines efficiently

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.

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.