UNLV Health ยท 3 months ago
Payment Posting Specialist
Las Vegas, NV
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$18/hr - $21/hr
2+ years expUNLV Health is a healthcare organization seeking a Payment Posting Specialist responsible for maintaining and controlling incoming payments within the revenue cycle operation. The role involves posting payments, reconciling accounts, and ensuring compliance with policies and procedures related to payment processing.
Health CareHealth DiagnosticsMedicalWellness
No H1B
Responsibilities
Post all incoming payments received through lockbox, electronically and bank deposits to appropriate invoices via Epic
Identify accuracy of payments per payer contracts/fee schedules
Post patient payments based on submitted information, or allocate to oldest open invoices if instructions are absent
Process and post cash receipt deposits and credit card payments from patients and other departments
Post Medicare, Medicaid, and other third-party payer payments, ensuring accuracy and reviewing invoice details
Post denials with specific codes and handle denials received through correspondence mail
Research missing and misapplied payments and perform payment reversals and adjustments
Utilize various systems for payment posting, reconciliation, and control (Epic, Google Workplace, Excel, etc.)
Ensure accurate and timely posting of Medicare, Medicaid, and other third-party payer payments
Reconcile payment batches
Identify system errors, undistributed payments, and resolve issues
Reconcile electronic payment posting of Medicaid and Medicare against checks and ACH transactions
Monitor and resolve errors using the Credit WQ report
Maintain communication with internal and external stakeholders
Review and reconcile credit/undistributed balances, transferring payments or issuing refunds as necessary
Assist with month end close as needed
All cash received is expected to be posted by month end
Transit is to be worked and resolved
Process approved write-off accounts and perform payment adjustments as requested
Coordinate with management, PFS Unit, and departments for adjustments
Process adjustment requests and verify validity in coordination with the Cash Manager
Post unidentified payments to clearing accounts and conduct research for appropriate allocation
Process and transfer pre-payment postings from other departments
Reconcile patient accounts for the Department of Psychiatry
Communicate with insurance companies, client departments, and government agencies regarding refund requests and inquiries
Qualification
Required
High School Diploma or equivalent
Two years of related administrative experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
General knowledge of accounting controls and standard cashier policies
Demonstrated ability to use a computer with Microsoft Office and Excel knowledge
Excellent oral and verbal communication skills
Experience with interpreting Insurance Explanation of Benefits
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients, team members, physicians and the public
Preferred
Experience with Epic medical payment posting system
Benefits
12 Paid Holidays per year, starting with your first day of employment!
20 + PTO days per year! (Depending on Position)
3% 401K Contribution, even if you do not contribute!
Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits that start the first of the month following your start date!
Medical Assistant and CPR Certifications reimbursed by UNLV Health!
And more!
Company
UNLV Health
UNLV Health provides family medicine, gynecology, and pediatrics services.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Evan Sade
Chief Compliance Officer
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