What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Payment Poster position at National Kidney Partners?
The Medical Payment Poster is responsible for processing and posting payments, adjustments, and denials to patient accounts in an accurate and timely manner. This role requires strong attention to detail, familiarity with medical billing and insurance processes, and the ability to reconcile accounts efficiently.
Key Responsibilities:
• Payment Posting: Accurately post payments, adjustments, and denials from insurance companies, patients, and other payers into the billing system.
• Reconciliation: Reconcile daily deposits and payments to ensure accuracy in financial records.
• Denial Processing: Identify and document denied claims, forwarding them to the billing or accounts receivable team for follow-up.
• Data Verification: Ensure that all payment entries match Explanation of Benefits (EOBs) and Electronic Remittance Advice (ERA) details.
• Research & Resolution: Investigate and resolve payment discrepancies, misapplied payments, and underpayments.
• Reporting: Generate and review reports related to payment trends, adjustments, and outstanding balances.
• Compliance: Maintain compliance with HIPAA and other healthcare regulations when handling patient financial data.
• Communication: Work closely with the billing, accounts receivable, and collections teams to resolve payment-related issues.
• Experience: 1-3 years of experience in medical billing, payment posting, or accounts receivable in a healthcare setting.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency with medical billing software (e.g., Epic, eClinicalWorks, NextGen) and Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word).
• Knowledge: Understanding of insurance claims, Explanation of Benefits (EOBs), and Electronic Remittance Advice (ERA).
• Skills: Strong attention to detail, accuracy, organizational skills, and the ability to meet deadlines.
• Compliance: Familiarity with HIPAA regulations and healthcare reimbursement policies.
Key Responsibilities:
• Payment Posting: Accurately post payments, adjustments, and denials from insurance companies, patients, and other payers into the billing system.
• Reconciliation: Reconcile daily deposits and payments to ensure accuracy in financial records.
• Denial Processing: Identify and document denied claims, forwarding them to the billing or accounts receivable team for follow-up.
• Data Verification: Ensure that all payment entries match Explanation of Benefits (EOBs) and Electronic Remittance Advice (ERA) details.
• Research & Resolution: Investigate and resolve payment discrepancies, misapplied payments, and underpayments.
• Reporting: Generate and review reports related to payment trends, adjustments, and outstanding balances.
• Compliance: Maintain compliance with HIPAA and other healthcare regulations when handling patient financial data.
• Communication: Work closely with the billing, accounts receivable, and collections teams to resolve payment-related issues.
• Experience: 1-3 years of experience in medical billing, payment posting, or accounts receivable in a healthcare setting.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency with medical billing software (e.g., Epic, eClinicalWorks, NextGen) and Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word).
• Knowledge: Understanding of insurance claims, Explanation of Benefits (EOBs), and Electronic Remittance Advice (ERA).
• Skills: Strong attention to detail, accuracy, organizational skills, and the ability to meet deadlines.
• Compliance: Familiarity with HIPAA regulations and healthcare reimbursement policies.