Patient Account Representative / Cashier, UMKC School of Dentistry

Dental Clinic, UMKC School of Dentistry

The UMKC School of Dentistry is seeking a patient-focused Patient Account Representative / Cashier (UM Job Title: Office Support Assistant IV) who is team-oriented and known for their outstanding customer service, attention to detail, accuracy, and ability to take initiative. Daily work includes researching patient problems, and accurately processing a high volume of transactions for a diverse customer base, therefore problem-solving, flexibility, and multitasking skills are important. The ideal candidate must be able to perform job tasks in a busy environment with frequent interruptions, while meeting deadlines and producing high-quality work. Successful applicants must be helpful and patient, with the ability to problem solve in fast-paced situations, and provide outstanding customer service to patients, faculty, staff, and students. Duties include, but are not limited to:

Patient Account Representative

• Compute and record totals of transactions
• Count money in cash drawers to ensure that amounts are correct and that there is adequate change
• Greet customers, issue receipts, refunds, credits or change due to customers and explain benefit coverage to patient.
• Receive payment by cash, check, credit cards or automatic debits
• Keep a balance sheet of amounts and numbers of transactions

Cashier

• Compute and record totals of transactions
• Count money in cash drawers to insure that amounts are correct and that there is adequate change
• Greet customers and issue receipts, refunds, credits or change due to customers
• Receive payment by cash, check, credit cards or automatic debits
• Keep a balance sheet of amounts and numbers of transactions

• High School Diploma or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• At least 5 years of experience from which comparable knowledge and skills can be acquired is necessary

• Previous patient accounts, and/or health care billing experience
• Previous cashiering experience / ability to count correct change

The anticipated hiring range is up to $18.25 per hour, commensurate with experience, education, and internal equity.

Applications review to begin immediately. Apply today!

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