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Wellstar Health System · 2 days ago

Cash Posting Specialist - WMCG

Augusta, GA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

2+ years exp

Wellstar Health System is committed to enhancing the health and well-being of every person they serve. The Cash Posting Specialist plays a crucial role in accurately posting patient and insurance payments, reconciling files, and addressing any posting issues promptly to ensure smooth financial operations within the healthcare system.

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Responsibilities

Accurate and timely completion of assigned EPIC WQs, payment posting, and research

Meet individual and team productivity standards, targets, error ratios, and reporting requirements as assigned by leadership

Provide individual contribution to the overall team effort of achieving the department Key Performance Indicators

Reconcile payment posting files with deposits prior to completing the payment posting processes

Prompt reporting of any identified payment posting related issue to Cash Applications leadership

Follow the WellStar general Policies and Procedures, the Departments Policies and Procedures, and the Emergency Preparedness Procedures

Demonstrate knowledge of HIPAA privacy standards and ensure compliance with system PHI privacy practices

Follow JACHO and outside regulatory agencies mandated rules and procedures

Demonstrate proficient use of systems and execution of processes in all areas of responsibilities

Identify opportunities for system and process improvement and submit to leadership

Utilize assigned menus and pathways in the hospital mainframe system and report software application problems to the appropriate supervisor

Utilize assigned menus and pathways in foreign software applications and report software application problems to the appropriate supervisor

Utilize assigned computer hardware and report hardware problems to the appropriate supervisor

Participate in the testing for assigned software applications, including verification of field integrity

Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned

Assists Cash Applications leadership with weekly/monthly reports, forms, and other items as needed

Research items in imaging system (i.e. EOBs, check copies) for team members when image cannot be located

Assists in training Cash Applications team members as needed

Special projects and assignments

Assist Cash Applications leadership with policy, procedure, and job aid revisions

Qualification

Healthcare Payment PostingEFT deposit processingERA file processingMedical terminologyPC applicationsCustomer serviceOrganizational skillsTime managementProblem solvingCommunication skills

Required

High School Diploma General or GED General

Minimum 2 Years Healthcare Payment Posting Experience Required Or EFT deposit and ERA file processing

Basic knowledge of medical terminology

Basic experience and knowledge of PC applications

Detailed-oriented, good organizational skills, and ability to be self-directed

Strong time management skills, managing multiple priorities and a heavy workload in a high-stress atmosphere

Flexibility to perform other tasks as needed in an active work environment with changing work needs

High-level problem solving, analytical, and investigational skills

Excellent internal/external customer service skills

Excellent communication skills to include oral and written comprehension and expression

Ability to learn quickly and meet continuous timelines

Exhibit behaviors consistent with principles of excellent service

Demonstrate and maintain competency as required for job title and the unit/area(s) of assignment

Exhibit behaviors consistent with standards of performance improvement and organizational values (e.g., efficiency and financial responsibility, safety, partnership & service, teamwork, compassion, integrity, and trust & respect)