Credit Processor

Job Summary/Purpose

The Credit Processor diligently follows the workflows established to properly research, analyze and resolve undistributed and credit transactions within the EPIC system. Process all levels of transactions needed for resolution (transfers, posting, offsets, refunds, etc.). Use available resources: Workflows, Email, Excel, Word, Fee Schedules etc. to verify insurance, patient, and guarantor information. Review websites, contact insurance carriers and/or guarantors and update demographics, coverage and/or claim information accordingly. Note accounts with actions taken.

Job Duties And Responsibilities

• Undistributed/Overposted (credit) transactions. Process undistributed and credit transactions through assigned work queues or reports according to department’s workflows.
• Process all levels of transactions needed for resolution (transfers, posting, offsets, refunds, etc).
• Use available resources: Workflows, Email, Excel, Word, Fee Schedules etc. Verify insurance, patient, and guarantor information.
• Review websites, contact insurance carriers and/or guarantors and update demographics, coverage and/or claim information accordingly.
• Note accounts with actions taken.
• Audits. Maintain >=97% accuracy rate on audit reviews.
• HPF Insurance Refund Request Letters WQs. Review and process weekly to ensure resolution is met prior to deadlines stated in the request letters and/or set workflows and regulations.
• Returned Refunds-Credit Processors will review; verify information pertaining to the reason of the return and/or consult with other departments when their refunds are returned for resolution. Process the cancelations to repost, reissue, and apply to escheatment or MISC Income for resolution.

Required Minimum Training and Education

• A high school diploma and one-year revenue cycle work experience required.
• Prior account analysis, credit resolution, billing and/or insurance follow up experience in a hospital or physician office setting preferred.
• Working knowledge of insurance payor remittances and Epic system knowledge helpful.

Physical Requirements

• Continuous requirements are to perform job functions while standing, walking and sitting.
• Ability to bend at the waist, kneel, climb stairs, reach in all directions, fully use both hands and legs, possess good finger dexterity, perform repetitive motions with hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders, reach in all directions.
• Maintain 20/40 vision corrected, see and recognize objects close at hand and at a distance, work in a latex safe environment and work indoors.
• Frequently lift and/or carry objects weighing 20 lbs (+/-) unassisted.
• Lift from 36” to overhead 15 lbs.
• Infrequently work in dusty areas and confined/cramped spaces.

Additional Job Description

• High school diploma and one-year revenue cycle work experience required.
• Prior account analysis, credit resolution, billing and/or insurance follow up experience in a hospital or physician office setting preferred.
• Working knowledge of insurance payor remittances and Epic system knowledge helpful.
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and communication skills.
• Dependable; team focused, goal-oriented individuals with a strong work ethic and positive attitude.