Job Duties and Responsibilities:
- Same day posting, adjusting and cash reconciliation of checks received from Insurance and mail with posting accuracy of 99% or greater.
- Applies payments and adjustments not completed by the electronic remittance system.
- Contributes to effective working relationships by demonstrating a positive and helpful attitude in relationship with co-workers
- Correctly identify insurance remittance codes and apply them to individual patient’s accounts as received by Insurance.
- Correctly identifies under paid claims in accordance with insurance contracts by applying c-codes correctly to patient’s accounts based off information received by insurance companies.
- Post insurance payments to the correct insurance plans as identified by contracts. Updates patient’s accounts with corrected insurance plans and forwards to registration areas as identified at time of posting.
- Performs research related to unidentified payments received from mail to determine the appropriate accounts for posting.
- Perform daily reconciliation process and procedure to ensure accuracy to daily postings.
- Validate track and trend HIPPA remit codes as defined on remittance advise for process improvement.
- Other duties as assigned.
This position completes tasks associated with posting, adjusting, and monitoring patient accounts receivables. Position proactively researches, identifies, and rectifies any circumstance affecting delayed submission or payment of accounts. Position communicates accounts receivable issues proactively to management to ensure compliance and accuracy. Position performs various administrative and clerical duties needed to support revenue cycle functions as needed.
Qualifications
- Must be highly professional in appearance, tone and delivery and an effective communicator.
- Ability to read and understand Explanation of Benefits is crucial
- Must be team-oriented and have demonstrated skills in working in a team environment.
- Dedicated to follow-thru and results.
- Knowledge of third-party billing and collection requirements to include Medicare, Medicaid and Managed care.
- Must have general knowledge in posting recoupments and reversals.
- Must have working knowledge of excel spreadsheets.
- Must be able to follow on both written and verbal instructions.
- Must have close attention to detail.
Education and/or Experience Requirements
- High school graduate or GED. (All)
- 1-3 years of Payment Posting in a Medical Setting.
- Experience with Accounting, EFT /ERA setup is a plus.
- FQHC knowledge is a plus
- eCW experience a plus
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $18.00 - $24.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Experience:
- Payment Posting: 2 years (Preferred)
Work Location: In person