medical coder Richmond, VA
Job description
TITLE: Part-Time Payment Poster
DEPARTMENT: Billing
DAYS/HOURS OF WORK: Monday – Friday, 20-29 hours per week
APPOINTED BY AND REPORTS TO: Billing Manager
FLSA: Non-Exempt EEO CODE: 05-Administrative Support Workers
JOB SUMMARY The Part-Time Payment Poster position will be responsible for posting manual, electronic and patient payments through eClinicalWorks while working remotely.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Reviews daily the Explanation of Benefits to determine the proper application of payments and contractual adjustments. Properly documents daily payment denials in eClinicalWorks for the Accounts Receivables Department. Post manual insurance payments and corrects all edits. Reconciles all payments that are received manually and electronically transferred in eClinicalWorks. Resolves discrepancies for insurance and patient payments. Analyzes primary payer reimbursement daily against payments received to ensure reimbursement is according to the contracted fee schedules. Applies approved discounts and adjustments as needed. Assist full time poster with the ACH Spreadsheet. Reviews payment portals for remits and payment information. Assist the department needs with projects and task that are assigned.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILL, AND ABILITIES Excellent communication skills (written and oral). Attention to detail. Be highly organized and able to meet strict deadlines. Possess basic math skills. Knowledgeable of Commercial, VA Medicaid, Managed Care Organizations, and Medicare guidelines. Knowledgeable of Waystar Clearinghouse portal and Insurance Portals. Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Microsoft Outlook and Microsoft Excel. Ability to maintain confidentiality in all matters that include Patient Health Information and Employee Data. Ability to follow instructions, prioritize and simultaneously manage all daily task. Ability to think critically and resolve accounts with minimal supervision. To assist the front desk staff with refunds.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCES • High School Diploma required. Some College or Associates degree preferred. • Minimum of two years of high volume medical payment posting experience required.
QUALIFICATIONS To perform this job successfully, the employee must be able to perform each essential function, as well as the physical and mental requirements satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skills, abilities and other characteristics required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. DISCLAIMER The above duties and responsibilities are essential job functions, subject to reasonable accommodations. All job requirements listed indicate the minimum level of knowledge, skills and/ or abilities deemed necessary to perform the job proficiently. This job description is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements. Employees may be required to perform any other job-related instructions, as requested by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.
