Cashier
Job Summary:
The Cashier is responsible for all financial transactions at the point of service. This role handles patient billing, collects payments, processes insurance copays, and ensures accurate daily financial reconciliation.
Key Responsibilities:
- Payment Processing: Collect patient co-payments, deductibles, and fees for non-covered services via cash, credit card, or other approved methods. Issue official receipts.
- Billing Coordination: Work closely with the Insurance Coordinator to understand patient coverage and outstanding balances. Generate and explain invoices to patients at checkout.
- Daily Reconciliation: Balance the cash drawer at the beginning and end of each shift. Prepare and submit daily revenue reports and deposits to the Accountant/Clinic Manager.
- Insurance Liaison: Verify basic insurance eligibility and collect necessary pre-authorizations if not already done. Inform patients of their financial responsibility prior to service.
- Record Keeping: Maintain accurate and confidential financial records for all transactions.
Qualifications & Requirements:
- High school diploma required. Certification in accounting or finance is a plus.
- Prior experience as a cashier, preferably in a hospital or clinic in the UAE.
- Honesty, integrity, and strong numerical skills.
- Proficiency in billing software and MS Excel.
- Good communication skills in English (Arabic is essential for explaining bills to patients).
