Job Summary:
The Payment Posting Specialist is responsible for accurately posting patient and insurance payments to patient accounts.
Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities:
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Posting patient and insurance payments to patient accounts with a high degree of accuracy in a high-volume, time-sensitive work environment.
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Handle additional payment-related functions as necessary.
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Retrieve checks by payer on electronic and enter payments into billing software.
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Follow internal payer protocols and posting guidelines relating to payer fee schedules.
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Run and analyze balancing report to insure accurate posting.
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Meet monthly post goals and closing deadlines.
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Participate in proactive team efforts to achieve departmental and company goals.
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Able to build billing spread sheets in Microsoft Excel.
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Other duties as assigned.
Education and/or Experience:
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High School degree or equivalent.
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2 years of related experience preferred.
Skills/Specialized Knowledge:
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Excellent communicator.
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Knowledge of health insurance.
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Experience working with Electronic Response Admittance's (ERAs) and Explanation of Benefits (EOB).
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Organized and able to focus.
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Identify account problems along with trends and patterns.
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Able to promptly learn and utilize our system.
Other Requirements:
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Must maintain professional appearance.
- Ability to be at work on a regular and consistent basis
