What are the responsibilities and job description for the Payment Poster position at Georgia Urology PA?
Description
JOB FUNCTIONS:
We are currently seeking a skilled Medical Payment Poster to accurately and efficiently handle patient accounts and ensure proper billing. As a Payment Poster Specialist, you will be responsible for analyzing Explanation of Benefits to post payments accurately.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
- Accurately process and post payments on patient accounts
- Analyze Explanation of Benefits to ensure proper payment data is entered
- Handle zero payments, denials, and rejections to expedite the appeals and denial process
- Assist in the payment reconciliation process
- Adhere to HIPAA guidelines when handling patient files
- Perform other assigned responsibilities as needed
- Give accounts to Insurance Collector for follow-up.
- Place appropriate notes in patient accounts
Requirements
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy
- Excellent organizational and multitasking abilities
- Healthcare billing experience required
- Healthcare billing and payment posting experience required
- Knowledge of computers and Windows-driven software
Education/Training
- High School Diploma or GED.
Skills & Abilities:
- Knowledge of computer programs.
- Knowledge of business office procedures.
- Knowledge of basic medical coding and third-party operating procedures and practices.
- Ability to operate a multi-line telephone system.
- Skill in answering a telephone in a pleasant and helpful manner.
- Ability to read, understand and follow oral and written instructions.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients, employees and the public.
Computer literacy:
- Ability to operate a computer and basic office equipment.
Certificates/Licenses/Registrations
- NIA.
Driving Requirements:
- NIA.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
Physical Demands: Requires sitting and standing associated with a normal office environment. Manual dexterity needed for using a calculator and computer keyboard. This description is intended to provide only basic guidelines for meeting job requirements. Responsibilities, skills and working conditions may change as needs evolve and are assigned by the supervisor.
Work Environment: Normal office environment. Occasional overtime may be required and/or hours may be shortened as business needs dictate.
DISCLAIMER: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive; therefore, management has the right to assign or reassign schedules, duties and responsibilities to this job at any time, as business requirements dictate. It is mutually agreed that this job description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.
Georgia Urology is an EOE and provides a Drug Free Workplace
