Payment Poster (65590)

United Digestive • Atlanta, GA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

United Digestives Payment Poster is responsible for entering accurate and appropriate payments for healthcare services rendered.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• A minimum of 1 years experience in healthcare, or related field, posting payments; or a combination of education, training, and experience in a healthcare business office environment.
• General math skills and proficiency using a 10-key calculator are required.
• Must have knowledge of Medicare/Medicaid, Blue Cross and United Healthcare payment methods, rules, and regulations along with the billing and payment forms associated with all insurances.
• Must have experience with computer and business software programs including EXCEL, and Microsoft Office.
• Display a professional outgoing warm and helpful attitude
• Provide a high level of customer service
• Communicate effectively with other employees and patients regarding the details of the different insurance payment methods and associated allowances.
• Communicate clearly with patients and coworkers through telephone, email, and in-person
• Plan, prioritize, and complete multiple tasks as delegated by the Revenue Cycle Manager
• Detail oriented and possess strong time management skills to manage multiple priorities
• Work under pressure, assess, respond, and communicate issues in a timely manner
• Maintain composure and set a professional example to patients and coworkers
• Productivity based assignments to be completed within period assigned
• May be required to work occasional overtime

Nice To Haves

• Associates Degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Accesses direct deposits via on-line banking software to verify payments deposited prior to posting
• Posts and reconciles payments and adjustments received in an 835 electronic format and from bank reports daily
• Reconciles daily and monthly cash posted in the system to the cash deposited in the bank and completes corrections as necessary
• Data enters status and payor payment reason codes if applicable from payor Explanation of Benefits (EOBs) and remittances
• Researches and resolves account balance discrepancies or edits and takes appropriate corrective action, assuring data is accurate and submitted in accordance with processing deadlines
• Posts all payments and adjustments to the appropriate accounts, maintaining the highest of quality for each transaction processed
• Contacts insurance companies on questionable or missing EOBs
• Works and resolves both insurance and patient credit balances
• Transfers balances to self-pay or secondary insurances
• Researches and clears unapplied payments
• Additional duties and responsibilities as assigned

What This Job Offers

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