Patient Accounts Representative

About the Role

The main function of the Patient Accounts Representative role is to manage cash control duties, including preparing daily deposits, posting payments, and reconciling patient-related funds received by University Hospital.

What You’ll Do  

• Serve as the primary cash control clerk for University Hospital
• Prepare daily deposits of patient-related funds
• Post payments received from patients
• Reconcile all patient-related cash transactions
• Ensure accuracy and accountability in cash handling processes

What You’ll Bring

• A High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Minimum of three (3) years of increasingly responsible experience in a hospital or physician’s office billing environment.
• Must have a solid understanding of various insurance plans and medical terminology.
• Proficiency in using personal computers is essential.
• Strong numerical skills and experience with financial transactions and record-keeping are necessary.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills are required.
• Must be able to maintain professionalism and deliver quality customer service in high-pressure situations.

What We Offer

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Medical & Prescription Drug Coverage
• Dental & Vision Insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA) & Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Short- & Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Pension Plan
• Pet Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Professional Development

Compensation

The expected salary range for this position is TC1850: Probationary Rate: $25.14 – Job Rate: $25.64 – Two Year Rate: $26.41  per hour, in accordance with the New Jersey Pay Transparency Law; final compensation will be commensurate with experience and qualifications.

About Us

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.

Apply Today

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.

University Hospital offers a competitive salary & comprehensive benefits package. Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer, M/F/D/V. For more information, visit  www.uhnj.org/hrweb.