GENERAL SUMMARY:
Processes and enters cash receipts and contractual adjustments. Assumes ongoing responsibility for accounting controls and investigates corrective measures as needed. Assists as a resource person to other areas. Writes, analyzes, balances, and logs cash receipts; prepares, balances, records and reports bank deposits; and identifies and resolves unapplied payments and credit balances as assigned.

PRINCIPAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
1. *Commits to the mission, vision, beliefs and consistently demonstrates our core values.

2. *Prepares, balances, records and reports bank deposits.

3. *Prepares, reconciles and completes cash log for all posted payments.

4. *Enters payments and adjustments into the billing system for application to appropriate accounts; verifies account balance after transaction is completed.

5. *Identifies payments for ancillary vendors and accounts; supplies documentation to department as required for processing.

6. *Reviews, scans and electronically places scanned documents/images into the correct folder within the imaging system.

7. *Researches and completes transactions on unidentified reconciliation accounts in accordance with department policy.

8. Provides cashiering functions by receipting money received for patient payments on hospital, non-patient services and general fund deposits as needed.

9. Reviews and processes accounts in the clearing accounts on a regular basis.

10. Analyzes payer remittance behavior and requests build changes in the PMS system to optimize automation.

11. Reviews and processes insurance credit balances. Requests refunds or adjustments as necessary.

12. Maintains professional growth and development through seminars, workshops, and professional affiliations to keep abreast of latest trends in field of expertise.

13. Participates in and/or leads meetings, committees, strategic planning and lean projects as assigned.

14. Performs other related projects and duties as assigned.

(Essential Job functions are marked with an asterisk “*”).

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
1. Knowledge of accounting operations and quality improvement techniques.

2. Knowledge of computer hardware equipment and software applications relevant to work functions, especially Microsoft Excel.

3. Skill in operating department office equipment including a personal computer, printer, copier, fax, telephone and calculator.

4. Ability to read and understand payer remittances including claim adjustment reason codes and PLB codes

5. Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.

6. Ability to enter alphabetical and numeric data quickly and accurately.

7. Ability to plan, prioritize and coordinate multiple tasks.

8. Ability to maintain confidentiality relative to sensitive information and documents.

9. Ability to think critically and to apply accounting practices in accordance with systems policies and procedures.

10. Ability to maintain regular and punctual attendance.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
High school diploma or equivalency required. Associates degree in business or accounting-related field preferred. Prior experience in healthcare or accounting preferred.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

(Physical Requirements are based on federal criteria and assigned by Human Resources upon review of the Principal Job Functions.)

(DOT) – Characterized as sedentary work requiring exertion up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body.