Cash Applications Representative

at NorthShore University Health System in Skokie, Illinois, United States

Job Description

Job Description:

Cash Applications Representative

Position Highlights:
Position: Cash Application Representative
Location: Skokie, IL
Full Time/Part Time: Full-time
Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm

What you will do:
Process daily electronic payment files
Process daily balancing of electronic remittance advice
Review Batch from OnBase
Process Online Insurance Lockbox
Process Lockbox Deposits
Balance Daily Cash
Resolves accounts that require additional investigation
Review and resolve requests in system on a daily basis
Processes Credit Card Payments, Non-sufficient Funds
Posting and resolving Unidentified or Misdirected Cash
Communicate with payee to request required information
Resolving Unposted Cash Errors
Process Returned Checks (other than NSF)
Update Insurance from EOB
Performs Cashier functions
Processes Expenditure Requisition
Reconciling Bank Errors

What you will need:
Education: High School diploma, GED or equivalent work experience required. College degree preferred
Skills:
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Computer keyboarding 10-key and mouse proficiency.
PC applications in a Windows environment, minimum, with MS Word and Excel, preferred.
Ability to build positive working relationships within the immediate work group.
Ability to constantly evaluate and prioritize workload.
Ability to quickly problem solve and identify appropriate issues for escalation to management.
Ability to retain composure in a stressful environment.
Knowledge of basic accounting principles. Strong math skills.
Understanding of payer structures and coordination of benefits between payers.
Ability to make appropriate and autonomous judgements and decisions on a variety of problems which require research, analysis and communication.
Experience:
1 year of general office experience required.
1 year of satisfactory performance as a biller or follow-up representatives in a healthcare accounts receivable environment preferred.
3 years of related clerical experience (hospital insurance or physician office), strongly preferred.

Benefits:
Career Pathways to Promote Professional Growth and Development
Various Medical, Dental, Pet and Vision options, including Domestic Partner Coverage
Tuition Reimbursement
Free Parking
Wellness Program Savings Plan
Health Savings Account Options
Retirement Options with Company Match
Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay
Community Involvement Opportunities
Visa Sponsorship Available (Nursing and Lab roles)

Endeavor Health is a fully integrated healthcare delivery system committed to providing access to quality, vibrant, community-connected care, serving an area of more than 4.2 million residents across six northeast Illinois counties. Our more than 25,000 team members and more than 6,000 physicians aim to deliver transformative patient experiences and expert care close to home across more than 300 ambulatory locations and eight acute care hospitals - Edward (Naperville), Elmhurst, Evanston, Glenbrook (Glenview), Highland Park, Northwest Community (Arlington Heights), Skokie and Swedish (Chicago) - all recognized as Magnet hospitals for nursing excellence. For more information, visit www.endeavorhealth.org.

When you work for Endeavor Health, you will be part of an organization that encourages its employees to achieve career goals and maximize their professional potential.

Please explore our website (www.endeavorhealth.org) to better understand how Endeavor Health delivers on its mission to "help everyone in our communities be their best".

Endeavor Health is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. Please refer to the main career page for more information.

Diversity, equity and inclusion is at the core of who we are; being there for our patients and each other with compassion, respect and empathy. We believe that our strength resides in our differences and in connecting our best to provide community-connected healthcare for all.

Overall Qualifications:

EOE: Race/Color/Sex/Sexual Orientation/ Gender Identity/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Vets, VEVRRA Federal Contractor.