Description
Job Description
PeaceHealth is seeking a Payment Receipts Specialist - Cash Posting (Remote) for a Full Time, 1.00 FTE, Day position. The general salary range for this job opening at PeaceHealth is $18.76 – $28.14. The actual hiring rate is dependent upon several factors, including but not limited to, the job/position responsibilities, location, terms of the applicable collective bargaining agreement, education, training, work experience, seniority, work performance, etc.
**Must live in Oregon, Washington, Texas or Alaska.**
This position will be performed fully remote. If telecommuting, PeaceHealth will provide the caregiver with necessary computer equipment. It is the responsibility of the caregiver to provide Internet access.
Job Summary
Responsible for performing payment related tasks using a manual and/or computerized system which involves receiving, distributing, transferring, and accounting for funds; receipt of payments by cash, checks, credit card, electronic funds transfer.
Essential Functions
- Performs daily cash posting and reconciliation of payments, adjustments and rejections from private and third-party payors.
- Performs reconciliation of accounts receivable and payment posting.
- Prepares deposits in accordance with departmental procedures.
- Processes and monitors the electronic remittance files to ensure accuracy.
- Maintains and/or enforce security procedures to ensure safety of funds.
- May research and resolve credit balances that occur due to overpayment at the time of posting.
- May assist customers by answering inquiries and providing information.
- Assists with departmental coverage as needed.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Education
- High School Diploma Preferred: . or equivalent
Experience
- Minimum of 2 years experience in medical office, billing or insurance account follow-up required.
Credentials
Skills
- Billing/ Payment posting, provider level adjustments (Required)
- Knowledge of insurance processes and billing guidelines and regulations (Required)
- Knowledge of payer EOBs/835s and bank lockbox processes (Required)
- Proficiency in use of 10-key (Required)
- Proficient use of computers including MS Office applications and payer portals (Required)
- Knowledge of insurance and reimbursement policies (Required)
- Strong data entry skills (Required)
- Skills in problem solving, organizational and time management (Required)
- Knowledge of basic accounts skills (Required)
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines (Required)
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills (Required)
- Excellent attention to detail and ability to multi-task and to handle high volume workload (Required)
- Ability to process and reconcile provider level adjustments (Required)
- Ability to effectively and accurately post payments to meet department deadlines (Required)
- Knowledge of banking lockbox processes (Required)
- Ability to manage complex accounts to resolve debit and credit balances, missing payments, and unposted cash (Required)
- Knowledge of major insurance products such as Medicare, Medicaid, Workers Compensation and Commercial payers (Required)
- Detail oriented (Required)
- Ability to work remotely with minimal oversight, independently, as well as in a collaborative team setting (Required)
Working Conditions
Lifting
- Consistently operates computer and other office equipment.
- Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.
- Sedentary work.
Environmental Conditions
- Predominantly operates in an office environment.
Mental/Visual
- Ability to communicate and exchange accurate information.
- The worker is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading.
PeaceHealth is committed to the overall wellbeing of our caregivers: physical, emotional, financial, social, and spiritual. We offer caregivers a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package. Some of the many benefits included in this package are full medical/dental/vision coverage; 403b retirement plan employer base and matching contributions; paid time off; employer-paid life and disability insurance with additional buyup coverage options; tuition and continuing education reimbursement; wellness benefits, and expanded EAP and mental health program.
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For full consideration of your skills and abilities, please attach a current resume with your application. EEO Affirmative Action Employer/Vets/Disabled in accordance with applicable local, state or federal laws.
PeaceHealth requires a completed Primary Vaccine Series (e.g., 2 dose monovalent Pfizer, Moderna or Novavax series or 1 dose J&J vaccine series) or be Up to Date (receiving the most recent Pfizer/Moderna bivalent vaccine/booster) for COVID-19 vaccination prior to their start date. PeaceHealth has a medical and religious exemption request process for those that are unable to receive the COVID-19 primary vaccine series due to medical/religious reasons. For caregivers that will be working in Oregon there is a personal vaccine exemption form that may be requested.
