Cash Application Specialist

POSITION SUMMARY:

This position is responsible for the timely and accurate posting of payments and adjustments in accordance with department guidelines and by following basic accounting principles.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Timely and accurately post a high volume of patient and insurance payments and adjustments and patient refunds via electronic file, paper remittances and credit cards
• Reconciles all payments to the account, remittance, and batch on a daily basis and maintain balancing spreadsheets
• Identifies issues with billing and coding and reimbursement related to payment reconciliation and communicate with supervisor
• Provides billing guidance and support to the branch locations as related to questions about the application of payments
• Offers input and maintains reporting requirements relative to cash applications spreadsheets
• Maintains a high degree of confidentiality at all times due to access to sensitive information
• Maintains regular, predictable, consistent attendance and is flexible to meet the needs of the department
• Follows all Medicare, Medicaid, and HIPAA regulations and requirements
• Abides by all regulations, policies, procedures and standards
• Performs other duties as assigned

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Maintains positive internal and external customer service relationships
• Maintains open lines of communication
• Plans and organizes work effectively and ensures its completion
• Meets all productivity requirements
• Demonstrates team behavior and promotes a team-oriented environment
• Actively participates in Continuous Quality Improvement
• Represents the organization professionally at all times

POSITION REQUIREMENTS & COMPETENCIES:

• High school diploma or GED
• Two years of cash applications experience required, preferably in medical setting
• Ability to read and interpret payor remittances
• Ability to proficiently use a 10key
• Computer Proficiency – MS Office
• Excellent customer service and verbal/written communication skills
• Ability to work independently and meet critical deadlines

WORKING CONDITIONS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, talk, hear; use hands to finger, and handle controls. The employee frequently is required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, and stoop. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

ENVIRONMENT:

Moderate noise level similar to a typical office environment with computers, printers, and work activity.

To apply via text, text 5662 to (334) 518-4376

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