Payment Poster - Town & Country - Remote/Office Hybrid for a local candidate

Esse Health • St. Louis, MO

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

Esse Health is the largest independent physician practice in the St. Louis Metropolitan area with over 100+ physicians, in 35+ locations, serving nearly 130,000 patients. We are leading the health care community by placing patients and their physicians at the center of health decisions. Esse Health is more than a healthcare provider - it's a place where medicine is a calling and not just a profession. It's a team of extraordinary medical professionals with the latest ideas for keeping patients healthier. Local candidates only. Esse Health is currently seeking a full-time Payment Poster to be based out of our HUB/Central Office in Town & Country, MO. This position is required to post payments and denials from insurance carrier's to the practice management system via manual data entry and an electronic remittance advice while adhering to a department standard. This centralized function supports forty-five plus clinic site locations with an average monthly revenue to post of four and half million dollars. This position will be a combination of remote and in-office work. Requires a local candidate. Summary: Prepares and posts all payments to the system which includes manual posting along with electronic remittance advice downloading. Prepares and posts denials to the system, manual and electronic in format. Must meet posting productivity guidelines within department standards. Reviews incorrect payment amounts. Takes action to accept payment or recommend for appeal. Identify errors related to posting and correct with minimal assistance. Serves as a backup to the front-desk receptionist. Answers business office telephone calls in a professional manner; transfers to appropriate personnel and/or takes accurate messages; greets business office visitors in a friendly and professional manner. Perform other duties as assigned. Physical guidelines include the ability to sit for up to eight hours per day; work at a computer workstation for up to eight hours. Ability to lift and carry heavy records or boxes of up to 20lbs.

Nice To Haves

• Billing and Coding certificate preferred or relative experience of three plus years in the healthcare industry
• Experience in posting for a vast variety of insurance carriers
• Experience with both manual and electronic payment posting – NextGen experience a plus
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel required
• Problem solving skills
• Keen attention to detail
• Ability to maintain composure in difficult situations
• Ability to function in team environment

Responsibilities

• Prepares and posts all payments to the system which includes manual posting along with electronic remittance advice downloading.
• Prepares and posts denials to the system, manual and electronic in format.
• Must meet posting productivity guidelines within department standards.
• Reviews incorrect payment amounts.
• Takes action to accept payment or recommend for appeal.
• Identify errors related to posting and correct with minimal assistance.
• Serves as a backup to the front-desk receptionist.
• Answers business office telephone calls in a professional manner; transfers to appropriate personnel and/or takes accurate messages; greets business office visitors in a friendly and professional manner.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Multiple medical coverage benefits
• Generous PTO policy + 9 paid holidays
• 401k match + profit sharing
• Tuition reimbursement
• Wellness program
• EOE

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed