Description - Receives and records payments on patient accounts.
- Receives and processes accounts receivable checks and other mail received according to established procedures. Identifies appropriate hospital accounts to ensure accurate application of payments received. Processes discounts on accounts when necessary.
- Prepares daily cash receipts journal and balances all cash on hand.
- Investigates and resolves any out-of-balance problems.
- Researches all unapplied cash accounts and is responsible for locating all payments for the current months' accounts and reducing it to a zero balance.
- Documents all activity regarding payor recoups or take backs.
- Process electronic efts, lockbox, over the counter checks; posting of payroll deductions
- Refunds for private patients and non-hospital money
- Prepare daily cash receipts; resolve all out of balance problems
- Maintain hard copy remit files (3 month retention)
RequirementsEducation
Required:
High School
Licenses & Certifications
Preferred:
C-Heartsaver