Location
Northbrook, IL | United States
Job description
As the Cash Posting Specialist , you would be responsible for supporting the back-end cash posting function and ensuring accurate and timely application of payments to various patient accounts. An ideal candidate will perform under general supervision a variety of tasks related to posting, reconsideration's, and adjustments of all payment types to the billing and collection system.
The position's schedule is Monday-Friday, at our Corporate office in Northbrook, IL. Start and end times are flexible!
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Performs daily activities of the payment posting team handling the receipt, posting, and reconciliation all incoming cash payments as part of the revenue cycle process.
- Responsible for complete and accurate daily balancing of all incoming cash received versus cash posted to customer accounts to ensure all cash is appropriately applied.
- Responsible for performing duties in a manner which promotes accurate, efficient and timely cash posting and reconciliation.
- Provides detailed documentation of corrections regarding discrepancies, outstanding items and exceptions in appropriate system(s).
- Tracks data on payment activity and related findings for supervisor.
- Adheres to proactive practices, including cash posting of all incoming payments in a timely and accurate manner.
- Performs all related cash posting processes to ensure such activities are submitted timely, tracked, trended and reported to key stakeholders.
- Provides additional information as needed.
- Maintains a working knowledge of applicable Federal, State, and local laws and regulations, Trinity Health’s Integrity and Compliance Program and Code of Conduct, as well as other policies and procedures in order to ensure adherence in a manner that reflects honest, ethical, and professional behavior.
- Additional duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Associates degree preferred
- 1+ years of experience and relevant knowledge of revenue cycle functions and systems within a hospital or clinic environment, a health insurance company, managed care organization or other health care financial service setting
- Experience performing medical claims processing, financial counseling, financial clearance, accounting, or customer service activities
- Basic knowledge of health insurance and governmental programs, regulations, and billing processes
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills and organizational abilities.
- Strong accuracy, attention to detail and time management skills.
- Proficiency of Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
Benefits
- Health
- Dental
- Vision
- 401k & Match
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