What are the responsibilities and job description for the Cash Application Specialist position at Pafford EMS?
Job Description:
The Cash Application Specialist is responsible for performing cash postings for ambulance medical receivables and
verifying data for use in maintaining accounts records by performing the following duties.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Compiling and sorting documents such as invoices and copies of checks
Preparing cash batches by identifying the batch and setting it up in TriTech (billing software)
Using computer data processing system to post funds received to appropriate accounts
Reconciling posted checks received with checks deposited
Processing write-offs in accordance with Federal/State regulations and/or company policy
Post debits and credits to practice management system in accordance with insurance explanation of benefits
(EOB)
Download and post EFT transactions to practice management system
Maintaining appropriate reconciliation and tracking logs in Excel
Working Special Projects as assigned
Performing other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
Proficient with a PC
Prior Medical accounts receivable experience
Ability to read and interpret EOBs
Knowledge of Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)
Knowledge of procedure and diagnostic codes (HCPCS and ICD-10 codes)
Knowledge of medical terminology
Knowledge of Medical Billing
Ability to work independently and with a group
Proficient with MS Word and MS Excel
Ability to maintain effective working relationships.
Thorough knowledge of office practices
Ability to type at least 35 words per minute.
Proficiency using 10 key
Education and Experience Requirements:
High School Diploma or GED
Minimum of one year revenue cycle management experience
Physical Requirements:
Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other
federal, state and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards.
Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local
standards.
The employee may occasionally be required to lift and/or move up to 20 pounds
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision,
depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
Work may require sitting, lifting, stooping, bending, stretching, walking, standing, pushing, pulling, reaching, and
other physical exertion.
Must be able to talk, listen and speak clearly on telephone.
Must possess visual acuity to prepare and analyze data and figures, operate a computer terminal, and operate a
motor vehicle.
Travel Time: Negligible
NOTE: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the
person assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, skills and
physical demands required of personnel so classified.
