Payment Poster/Collections Ft

New Salem Surgery Center is embarking on a search for a top performer to join our Business Office team as our Payment Poster/Collections Specialist. This individual has extensive knowledge of claims reimbursement and collection efforts for Managed Care, Medicare, Medicaid, Workers Comp, Commercial plans, etc. We are looking for a top performer with an extensive knowledge of billing, collections and reimbursement of claims processing.

This is a fast paced environment committed to producing the highest quality work for our surgery center.

Job Summary

Under the direction of the Business Office Manager, the Payment Poster is responsible for accurate and timely entry of payments and adjustments to patients' accounts ensures that the center's overall A/R and patient's account balance are correctly stated, and that cash managements goals are optimized. Knowledge of how to interpret a managed care contract, Medicare and Medicaid and Workers Compensation claims is a must. You will be given tools to calculate allowable and required to determine appropriateness of reimbursement and appeal claims as necessary.

Extensive contact with insurance carriers of all types, as well as communication with patients regarding out of pocket amounts is required. Identification of accounts that have been either under or over paid, issuing credit balance information either to the insurance carrier or the patient. All of these practices done in a professional and communicative manner, per policies and procedures, guidelines, internal control measures and established goals. .

Candidate must be a team player, and have ability to communicate well with direct reports, patients, customers, insurance carriers, etc. Ability to manage accounts worked independently, and in a productive manner. Must project a professional demeanor and appearance while maintaining the confidentiality of the surgery center and patients. Works well in stressful environment and in situations that demand patience.

Projects a professional demeanor and appearance while maintaining the confidentiality of administration, patients, physicians and employees. Works under stress and in situations that demand patience and tact while providing impeccable service.

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Required Skills:

• Skilled in time management and prioritization of work day.
• Prefer previous experience working with Advantx. (Patient Accounting System)
• Ability to work independently.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office products.
• Excellent communication skills and interpersonal skills.
• Comfortable utilizing critical thinking skills.
• 3-4 years previous collections experience, with emphasis on healthcare insurance collections of all types.
• Typing 45-60 WPM.
• Experience with electronic patient information systems.
• Good customer service skills, always demonstrates professionalism.
• Payment posting experience required
• Medical terminology.
• High School Diploma or equivalency.

USPI complies with federal, state, and/or local laws regarding mandatory vaccination of its workforce. If you are offered this position and must be vaccinated under any applicable law, you will be required to show proof of full vaccination or obtain an approval of a religious or medical exemption prior to your start date. If you receive an exemption from the vaccination requirement, you will be required to submit to regular testing in accordance with the law.