Cashier III - Finance

PLEASE BE ADVISED that this position is covered by the collective bargaining agreement between Cook County and the AFSCME Union. Pursuant to the collective bargaining agreement, Cook County will exhaust internal eligible applicants prior to considering external applicants. Cook County is assembling a list of qualified candidates for this position that will be considered should the position not be filled with internal eligible applicants.

LOCATION: John H. Stroger, Jr. Hospital - Chicago, IL DEPARTMENT: Finance - Patient Access

9:00 AM - 5:00 PM PAY RATE: $25.148 HOURLY JOB SUMMARY UNION - AFSCME 1111 Secures, maintains, and reconciles cash funds and other related transactions. Prepares receipts for all cash, check, and money order transactions. Verifies cafeteria funds for bank deposit.

Disperses funds for petty cash reimbursement. Acts as a custodian of patient valuables. Performs other duties as assigned.

TYPICAL DUTIES Secures, maintains, and reconciles cash funds and other related transactions. Prepares receipts for all cash, check, and money order transactions. Verifies cafeteria funds for bank deposit.

Disperses funds for petty cash reimbursement. Acts as a custodian of patient valuables. Performs other duties as assigned.

High School Diploma or GED is required. (Must provide Official GED certification letter; official high transcript or transcript letter from the Board of Education on official letterhead with a raised seal indicating verification and graduation; sealed in original official envelope.) Two (2) years of clerical and cashiering experience including working with receipts is required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Other Characteristics Ability to apply basic mathematic skills to office bookkeeping and perform calculations, such as figuring totals, percentages and extensions.

Demonstrated oral and written communication skills. Ability to communicate effectively and courteously with a variety of individuals and groups. Ability to understand and carry out instructions, written and verbal, and accurately relate such instructions.

Good attention to detail, ability to proof, verify and edit complex data. Ability to follow-up in a thorough and timely manner relative to unresolved business. Ability to understand and carry out instructions, written and verbal, and accurately relate such instructions in full or part to others.

Ability to coordinate several tasks and perform well under pressure, plan and conduct multiple assignments within specified time frame/deadlines. Physical and Environmental Demands This position is functioning within a healthcare environment. The incumbent is responsible for adherence to all hospital and department specific safety requirements.

This includes but is not limited to the following policies and procedures: complying with Personal Protective Equipment requirements, hand washing and sanitizing practices, complying with department specific engineering and work practice controls and any other work area safety precautions as specified by hospital wide policy and departmental procedures. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification.

They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of the personnel so classified. For purposes of the American with Disabilities Act, “Typical Duties” are essential job functions. Benefits Package Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage Basic Term Life Insurance Pension Plan Deferred Compensation Program Paid Holidays, Vacation, and Sick Time You may also qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF) For further information on our excellent benefits package, please click on the following link: http://www.cookcountyrisk.com/ VETERANS PREFERENCE PLEASE READ When applying for employment with the Cook County Health & Hospitals System, preference is given to honorably discharged Veterans who have served in the Armed Forces of the United States for not less than 6 months of continuous service.

To take advantage of this preference a Veteran must: Meet the minimum qualifications for the position. Identify self as a Veteran on the employment application by answering yes to the question by answering yes to the question, “Are you a Military Veteran?” Attach a copy of their DD 214, DD 215 or NGB 22 (Notice of Separation at time of application filing. Please note: If you have multiple DD214s, 215s, or NGB 22S, Please submit the one with the latest date.

Coast Guard must submit a certified copy of the military separation from either the Department of Transportation (Before 9/11) or the Department of Homeland Security (After 9/11). Discharge papers must list and Honorable Discharge Status. Discharge papers not listing an Honorable Discharge Status are not acceptable.

OR A copy of a valid State ID Card or Driver’s License which identifies the holder of the ID as a Veteran, may also be attached to the application at time of filing. If items are not attached, you will not be eligible for Veteran Preference Veterans must provide original applicable discharge papers or applicable state ID card or driver’s license at time of interview. Must meet all required qualifications at time of application filing. *Degrees awarded outside of the United States with the exception of those awarded in one of the United States’ territories and Canada must be credentialed by an approved U.

S. credential evaluation service belonging to the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) or the Association of International Credential Evaluators (AICE). Original credentialing documents must be presented at time of interview. *Please note all offers of employment are contingent upon the following conditions: satisfactory professional & employment references, healthcare and criminal background checks, appropriate licensure/certifications and the successful completion of a physical and pre-employment drug screen. *CCHHS is strictly prohibited from conditioning, basing or knowingly prejudicing or affecting any term or aspect of County employment or hiring upon or because any political reason or factor.

Cook County Health & hospitals system is an equal opportunity employer.

$25.148 - HOURLY

Part-time