Cash Applications Representative I

Hourly Pay Range:

Position Highlights:

• Position: Cash Applications Representative
• Location: Skokie, IL
• Full Time
• Hours: Monday-Friday, [hours and flexible work schedules]

Position Summary:
As a Cash Applications Representative I you will play a pivotal role in the finance department by accurately processing and recording cash receipts and payments. You will work closely with the revenue cycle team to ensure that all financial transactions are correctly applied, reconciled, and accounted for. This position is ideal for individuals with strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and a commitment to maintaining financial accuracy.

What you will do:

• Receive, process, and accurately record all incoming cash payments, checks, credit card payments, and electronic funds transfers.
• Ensure that all payments are applied to the appropriate patient accounts or ledgers.
• Post payments and adjustments to patient accounts in a timely and accurate manner using hospital financial software.
• Verify that payment amounts, payers, and account information match the corresponding documentation.
• Reconcile daily cash receipts with the general ledger and bank deposits to identify discrepancies.
• Investigate and resolve any variances or discrepancies in a timely manner.
• Provide courteous and professional customer service to patients, insurance companies, and internal stakeholders regarding payment inquiries and discrepancies.
• Address patient inquiries related to billing and payments as needed.
• Maintain accurate records of all financial transactions, adjustments, and cash application activities.
• Generate and review financial reports related to cash applications and assist with data analysis as required.
• Ensure adherence to financial and accounting policies and procedures.
• Maintain compliance with healthcare regulations and confidentiality standards, including HIPAA.

What you will need:

• Education: Associates Degree Finance Required Or Associates Degree Accounting Required
• Experience: Previous experience in cash handling, payment processing, or related financial roles is a plus.

Benefits:

• Career Pathways to Promote Professional Growth and Development
• Various Medical, Dental, and Vision options
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Free Parking at designated locations
• Wellness Program Savings Plan
• Health Savings Account Options
• Retirement Options with Company Match
• Paid Time Off
• Community Involvement Opportunities

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.

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