Cashier, Patient Trust Account

Job title: Cashier, Patient Trust Account

Job description: Cashier, Patient Trust Account

BC Mental Health Program

Coquitlam, BC

In accordance with the Mission, Vision and Values, and strategic directions of Provincial Health Services Authority patient safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone at PHSA, and as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position. The Cashier, Patient Trust processes patient trust account requests from clients, or staff acting on behalf of patients, for cash withdrawals and deposits, and cheque deposits. Verifies patient entitlements, balancing daily cash totals, making disbursements and sorts and packages money for security service to collect and deliver to financial institution. Inputs all transactions into the trust accounting system, prepares list of patient fund balances and responds to inquiries regarding account balances. Maintains petty cash accounts and related records. The Cashier, Patient Trust Account brings any concerns or issues to the Administrative Supervisor for assistance.

What you’ll do

• Processes patient trust account requests from patients, or staff acting on behalf of patients, for cash withdrawals and deposits, and cheque deposits. Verifies patient entitlements, balancing daily cash totals, making disbursements and sorts and packages money for security service to collect and deliver to financial institution.
• Records transactions, such as receipt and disbursement of funds into the computerized patient trust accounting system.
• Prepares lists of patients’ account balance and answers inquiries from patients and staff regarding account balances.
• Receives cheques and cash for deposit into patients’ accounts and maintains related records.
• Receives, checks and deposits patients’ valuables for safekeeping. Returns valuables to patients when requested and maintains related records.
• Balances the daily cash totals for patient trust accounts against receipts, withdrawal requisitions and cash reports.
• Maintains and balances petty cash accounts, float and makes disbursements.
• Prepares cheques for payment of patients’ personal invoices upon request from patient or Social Worker, such as telephone charges, storage fees, child support and rent payments
• Prepares cheques for payment of patients’ SIN cards and Birth Certificates
• Receives money collected from variety of areas, verifies against amount stated on cash sheet from departments, prepares deposit slip for security to collect and deliver to financial institution.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

What you bring

Qualifications

• Grade 12 and one year’s recent related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Skills & Knowledge

• Commitment to upholding the shared responsibility of creating lasting and meaningful reconciliation in Canada as per TRC (2015) and BC’s Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (2019).
• As a strong asset for consideration, we are looking for our successful candidate to have: Knowledge of social, economic, political and historical realities impacting indigenous communities and familiarity with Indigenous Cultural Safety and anti-racism and accompanying reports (BC DRIPA, TRC, etc.).
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to deal with others effectively.
• Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.
• Ability to organize work.
• Ability to operate related equipment.

What we bring

Every PHSA employee enables the best possible patient care for our patients and their families. Whether you are providing direct care, conducting research, or making it possible for others to do their work, you impact the lives of British Columbians today and in the future. That’s why we’re focused on your care too – offering health, wellness, development programs to support you – at work and at home.

• Join one of BC’s largest employers with province-wide programs, services and operations – offering vast opportunities for growth, development, and recognition programs that honour the commitment and contribution of all employees.
• Access to professional development opportunities through our in-house training programs, including +2,000 courses, such as our San’yas Indigenous Cultural Safety Training course, or Core Linx for Leadership roles.
• Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including municipal pension plan, and psychological health & safety programs and holistic wellness resources.
• Annual statutory holidays (13) with generous vacation entitlement and accruement.
• PHSA is a remote work friendly employer, welcoming flexible work options to support our people (eligibility may vary, depending on position).
• Access to WorkPerks, a premium discount program offering a wide range of local and national discounts on electronics, entertainment, dining, travel, wellness, apparel, and more.

Job Type: Regular, Part-time (0.5 FTE)
Wage: $22.32 – $23.83 / Hour
Location: 2745 Lougheed Hwy., Coquitlam, BC
Closing date: Applications accepted until position is filled
Hours of Work: 0900-1300 (Monday to Friday)
Requisition # 158071E

As per the current Public Health Order, full vaccination against COVID-19 is a condition of employment with PHSA as of October 26, 2021.

What we do

The Provincial Health Services Authority ( ) plans, manages and evaluates specialized health services with the BC health authorities to provide equitable and cost-effective health care for people throughout the province. Our values reflect our commitment to excellence and include: Respect people – Be compassionate – Dare to innovate – Cultivate partnerships – Serve with purpose.

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PHSA is committed to employment equity, encouraging all qualified individuals to apply. We recognize that our ability to provide the best care for our diverse patient populations relies on a rich diversity of skills, knowledge, background and experience, and value a safe, inclusive and welcoming environment.

Reconciliation is an ongoing process and a shared responsibility for all of us. The BC Governments’ unanimous passage of the Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act was a significant step forward in this journey—one that all health authorities are expected to support as we work in cooperation with Indigenous Peoples to establish a clear and sustainable path to lasting reconciliation. True reconciliation will take time and ongoing commitment to work with Indigenous Peoples as they move toward self-determination. Guiding these efforts Crown agencies must remain focused on creating opportunities that implement the Truth and Reconciliation Commission Mandate.

ATTN: PHSA Employees:

To be considered as a PHSA employee (internal applicant) for this position, you must apply online via your internal profile at http://internaljobs.phsa.ca

Please note the internal job posting will no longer be accessible after the expiry date of January 11, 2024. If the internal job posting has expired, please contact the Internal Jobs Help Desk and advise that you would like to be considered as a late internal applicant for this position. Please do not apply for the external job posting.

If you have not registered your internal profile, a password is required to log in for the first time. To obtain your password, please contact the Internal Jobs Help Desk at 604-875-7264 or 1-855-875-7264. Please note regular business hours are Monday – Friday (excluding stats), 8:30am to 4:30pm. For inquiries outside of regular business hours, please email the Internal Jobs Help Desk at internaljobshelpu@phsa.ca and a Help Desk Representative will contact you the next business day.
Labor Agreement Community Subsector
Requisition # 158071E-2410630
Work Site 2745 Lougheed Hwy, Coquitlam
Job Type Regular, Part-Time
Salary/Rate $22.32 – $23.83 / Hour
FTE .50
Hours of Work 0900-1300
Work Days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Expiry Date 02-Feb-2024

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