Payment Posting Specialist

SUMMARY: Responsible for all aspects of the accurate payment posting for CBH account. Will work closely with Accounting Coordinator to ensure issues are resolved.

REQUIRED SKILLS:

• Candidates must be able to work with high volume of work while maintaining attention to detail and accuracy and demonstrate excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Computer skills required to operate practice management system (i.e., use Window operating system, conduct Internet searches, communicate by email, etc.)
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Reliable attendance record
• Good problem-solving skills
• Proficient computer skills
• Ability to type a minimum of 40 wpm
• Detail oriented, well organized and outstanding listening skills
• Ability to perform under pressure in a calm manner
• Basic math skills with high degree of accuracy
• Positive attitude, flexible, team player

EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION: Minimum of Associate Degree in Accounting or Business from an accredited college or university. Relevant years of experience may be considered in lieu of formal education.

EXPERIENCE:A minimum of two years previous work experience as Payment Posting Specialist or in Accounting is required.

WORK ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: The work is mainly sedentary, but may require walking, bending, standing, and/or carrying of light items such as files, manuals, and medical records.

PERFORMANCE OUTCOMES:

• Completes payment entry in a timely and accurate manner.
• Posts payments to practice management system.
• Records batch totals with date and initials on payment receipt spreadsheet.
• Balances batches and runs transaction reports.
• Properly communicates and documents payment denials in the practice management system and to the appropriate billing representative in a timely manner.
• Identifies any payments not being paid at the allowed/contracted amount and communicates this to the appropriate billing representative.
• Posting cash receipts and EOBs Maintains professional knowledge regarding medical billing and coding procedures, insurance carriers, federal programs, etc.
• Assist with bank reconciliation as needed.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Accounting: 2 years (Preferred)
• Payment Posting: 2 years (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Poplar Bluff, MO 63901 (Required)

Work Location: In person