Cash Posting Specialist

Cash Posting SpecialistCash Document Control | Franciscan Alliance2434 Interstate Plaza Dr.Hammond, IN 46324Full-TimeHigh School Diploma/ GED RequiredDaysWHAT WE NEEDDetailed financial supportWHO WE ARE LOOKING FORLet’s talk about the bottom line: payment. Patients have to pay for services. Hospitals have to account for those payments. It may not be what you first think of when you think of working for a hospital, but it’s an important piece of the health care business. Deeply involved in this process are our Cash Posting Specialists – the ones who make sure payments, payment adjustments and refunds are all posted and entered properly into the system.Are you extremely detail-oriented and organized? Can you accurately follow instructions and accounting procedures? Do you enjoy staying busy and working in a fast-paced environment? We’ve got a great place for you!WHAT YOU WILL DO

Post all payments and adjustments to the specified accounts in accordance with the current policy and procedure.

Process electronic remittances and balances to all deposits as appropriate and including vendor payments.

Review scanned documentation to identify contractual amounts, denials or payment adjustments that require posting to patient accounts.

Work to identify the appropriate account for unidentified cash and ensure all cash is posted or that a refund is requested within the currently established timelines.

Assist in the research and correction of the posting errors.

Transfer charges on patient accounts as instructed.

Maintain the miscellaneous clearing accounts.

Ensure compliance with all state and federal billing regulations and report suspected compliance issues to the respected manager/ supervisor.

Work with supervisor and the patient accounting staff to improve processes, increase accuracy, create efficiencies; initiate the overall goals of the department

Prepare all documents for scanning.

WHAT IT TAKES TO SUCCEED

Prior experience in Patient Accounting, specifically billing, collections, customer service or cash application.

Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Applications, Medical and Managed Care Contract terminology.

Knowledge of Revenue Cycle procedures.

Adapt to high volume and high stress areas.

Analytical Skills.

Effectively communicate verbally and in writing.

Knowledge of various types of insurance.

Understanding of payor relationships, requirements and compliant billing practices.

Work independently with minimal supervision.

Time management skills.

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR 1-3 Years ExperienceLicense(s):Certification(s):EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYERIt is the policy of Franciscan Alliance to provide equal employment to its employees and qualified applicants for employment as otherwise required by an applicable local, state or Federal law.Franciscan Alliance reserves a Right of Conscience objection in the event local, state or Federal ordinances that violate its values and the free exercise of its religious rights.Franciscan Alliance is committed to equal employment opportunity.