Patient Account Associate II

Job Description:Provides extraordinary care to our customers through friendly, courteous, and professional service through a broad understanding of account handling processes, extraordinary interpersonal skills, and the ability to resolve complex issues in a timely and accurate manner.In the role of Payment Poster IIEssential Functions

Identify appropriate payment details and save back-up as appropriate. Balance payments to deposits in systems and applications. Post all payments to patient accounts, using both electronic and manual posting systems

Research, validate and make adjustments to payment postings. Follow up in accordance to procedures and policies with an overall goal of account resolution

Post correspondence, zero payments, denials and any other additional items received from insurance to patient accounts

Research and follow-up on missing information, such as EOB and insurance remittances. Contact payers as necessary to obtain detailed info in regard to payments

Complete more difficult assignments, and assist teammates with balancing issues

Escalate issues and trends to leadership

Meet department's productivity and quality goals

Collaborate with other teams across the organization

Participate in meetings and educational requirements

Promote mission, vision, and values of SCL Health, and abide by service behavior standards

Perform other duties as assigned

You need to know how to:Download and post all incoming patient and insurance payments on a daily basis- Post all incoming correspondence- Research for possible posting errorMinimum QualificationsSkills· Insurance Claims· Medical Billing· Explanation of Benefits (EOB)· Translations· Reading· Billing· Revenue Cycle Payment Handling· Computer Literacy and troubleshooting· Attention to Detail· Customer Follow-UpsQualifications· High School diploma or equivalent, required· Minimum of one (1) year of full cycle medical billing experience, required · Minimum of six (6) months in a healthcare Cash Posting role, required · Knowledge of CPT (procedures), ICD-10 (diagnoses), and modifiers, required · Ability to read and understand Explanation of Benefits (EOB's) or interpret denials, required· Basic understanding of accounting procedures such as debits/credits, required· Experience with insurance claim appeals, required · Excellent computer skills (including Microsoft Office applications), required- Familiarity with electronic remittances, requirePhysical Requirements:Interact with others by effectively communicating, both orally and in writing.- and -Operate computers and other office equipment requiring the ability to move fingers and hands.- and -See and read computer monitors and documents.- and -Remain sitting or standing for long periods of time to perform work on a computer, telephone, or other equipment.- and -May require lifting and transporting objects and office supplies, bending, kneeling and reaching.Anticipated job posting close date:09/03/2024Location:Peaks Regional OfficeWork City:BroomfieldWork State:ColoradoScheduled Weekly Hours:40The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience.$18.29 - $28.46We care about your well-being – mind, body, and spirit – which is why we provide our caregivers a generous benefits package that covers a wide range of programs to foster a sustainable culture of wellness that encompasses living healthy, happy, secure, connected, and engaged.Learn more about our comprehensive benefits packages for our Idaho, Nevada, and Utah based caregivers (https://intermountainhealthcare.org/careers/working-for-intermountain/employee-benefits/) , and for our Colorado, Montana, and Kansas based caregivers (http://www.sclhealthbenefits.org) ; and our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion (https://intermountainhealthcare.org/careers/working-for-intermountain/diversity/) .Intermountain Health is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.