Cash Posting Specialist 1

Job Summary

The Cash Posting Specialist is responsible for posting payments, adjustment and denials to ensure appropriate accounting of outstanding receivables. Identify payment trends and improper payments to ensure efficient resolution of issues.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities include the following:

• Review daily remittance batches and apply all payments, adjustments, discounts; Identify payors that are not paying according to contract, negotiation or fee schedules; Research and resolve issues identified via reports, email and assigned callback from various departments, when necessary

• Research, document and resolve all incoming non-payment EOBs/ERAs, unapplied/unallocated receipts, missing payments, missing EOBs/ERAs, and correspondence

• Review and enter daily total deposit in Cash Posting Spreadsheet against billing system reports to ensure there are no variances; Assist in reconciliation for closing the financial period, when necessary

• Maintain current knowledge of contracts, fee schedules, policies and procedures relevant to the billing process

• Report all payor issues or trends, lockbox and/or ACH issues to Lead/Supervisor

• Other duties as assigned

Additional Job Requirements

• Regular scheduled attendance              

• Indicate the percentage of time spent traveling - 0%

Subject to applicable laws and Air Method’s policies, regular attendance is an essential function of the position.  All employees must follow Air Methods’ employment practices and policies.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.          

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.  In accordance with applicable laws, Air Methods will provide reasonable accommodations that do not create an undue burden so disabled employees may perform the essential functions of the position.

Education & Experience

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); and one to two years’ related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience

• 1-2 years’ experience working in the healthcare industry or accounts receivable field

• Billing and Collections experience; preferred

• Ten key experience

Skills

• Advanced customer service and phone skills

• Excellent organizational skills detail oriented, ability to prioritize and multi-task and meet deadlines.

• Strong interpersonal skills and a high degree of collaboration at all levels to assist with problem resolution.

Computer Skills

• Intermediate Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel and Outlook

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

• None

Air Methods is an EEO/AA employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

For more information on our industry-leading benefits, please visit our benefits page here. 

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)