Payment Poster

SUN Behavioral Health • Lafayette, LA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for all facets of payment posting including applying remittances to patient accounts by posting to accounts receivable (A/R). Employee must have solid understanding of debit/credits postings. Strong analytical skills, the ability to work unsupervised, proficient in Microsoft Excel, a strong attention to detail and exceptional work ethic This position requires a comprehensive understanding of accounts receivable management in a healthcare setting. Also required is a strong working knowledge of CPT, HCPCS, modifiers, coding and documentation guidelines. Strong customer service, organizational and communication skills are essential to this position. In addition, strict adherence to write-off policies, refund policies and other accounts receivable policies as outlined in the Procedure Manual is required. This position requires an ability to prioritize multiple tasks simultaneously in an occasionally stressful environment. Also required are general computer skills, typing skills and a working knowledge OSHA and HIPAA guidelines.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• One to two years previous experience in a hospital setting.
• Knowledge of insurance payor rules and regulations, and basic medical terminology.
• general computer skills
• typing skills
• working knowledge OSHA and HIPAA guidelines
• Employee must have solid understanding of debit/credits postings.
• Strong analytical skills, the ability to work unsupervised, proficient in Microsoft Excel, a strong attention to detail and exceptional work ethic
• This position requires a comprehensive understanding of accounts receivable management in a healthcare setting.
• Also required is a strong working knowledge of CPT, HCPCS, modifiers, coding and documentation guidelines.
• Strong customer service, organizational and communication skills are essential to this position.
• strict adherence to write-off policies, refund policies and other accounts receivable policies as outlined in the Procedure Manual is required.
• ability to prioritize multiple tasks simultaneously in an occasionally stressful environment.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelors degree in a healthcare or business-related field
• May substitute experience for education
• Experience with HIPPA regulated environment, processing ICD10 CPT/HCPCs, EOBs, third party payers, Medicare, managed care and private pay.
• Understanding of Behavioral health treatment modalities preferred.
• Working experience in HCS HER system a plus
• May substitute education for experience.

Responsibilities

• Review daily deposit report and post money appropriately
• Post deposit and reconcile EOBs before close of business day
• Download available EOBs for future payments and keep an accurate count of expected payments
• Scanning and indexing EOB's to patient accounts
• Research underpayments and over payments, and completes tasks to balance out the account
• Balance cash posted in HCS to bank reconciliation daily/weekly/monthly to ensure accurate cash reported each month, maintaining cash log
• Researching unidentified payments and/or recoupments to determine correct transaction.
• Upload Physician charges to IDS daily
• Ensures documentation meets current standards and policies
• Balance Census & Cash daily.
• Input IOP and PHP charges daily
• Follow all policies and procedures as outlined by the company and/or according to HIPPA regulations.
• Demonstrates the ability to be flexible, organized and function well in stressful situations.
• Maintains a good working relationship within the department and with other departments.
• Answers the telephone in a polite manner.
• Communicates information to the appropriate staff.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED