Business Purpose/Objective
Receive and disburse money at the point of payment. Usually involves use of electronic scanners, cash registers, or related equipment. Often involved in processing cash, credit or debit card transactions and validating checks.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Receive and validate till payments , cheques, credit cards, vouchers, or automatic debits.
- Issue receipts, refunds, credits, or change due to customers.
- Maintain correct cash balances at cash registers.
- Generate and issue invoices, receipts, and bills for patients.
- Ensure all transactions comply with hospital policies and financial regulations.
- Calculate total payments received during a time period, and reconcile this with total sales.
- Compute and record totals of transactions.
- Keep periodic balance sheets of amounts and numbers of transactions.
- Post charges against patients’ accounts.
- Any other duties as may be assigned.
Education
- CPA part 1
- A diploma or degree in any business course
- Completed secondary school education (KCSE C+)
Experience
- At least 1-2 years’ proven experience working as a cashier or equivalent in a busy health facility
Knowledge and Skills Requirements
- Computer knowledge (e.g. cash register, scanners, money counters, insurances and billing etc.)
- Strong commitment to providing friendly and respectful care to all patients.
- Strong communication and time management skills
- Attention to detail and mathematical skills
- Meticulous attention to detail
