Data Entry

Performs electronic and manual posting functions for all payment and account adjustment transactions across the Clearwater Valley Health and St. Marys Health system. Responsible for ensuring accurate payment and adjustment information is posted timely and accurately for Accounts Receivable follow-up.

Responsibilities

• Posts transactions to multiple sites and balances what has been posted.
• Maintains logs and records of all payments received and bank deposits made.
• Prepares daily cash deposits and drops off.
• Picks up daily PO Box mail.
• Identifies, researches, and corrects problems in posting of payments, credit balances, and adjustments.
• Maintains knowledge of insurance contracts, contractual adjustments, rejections, and denial processing.
• Appropriately posts all transaction information for collection and follow-up activity, including collection agency trust transactions.
• Performs related clerical duties such as filing records, payment logs, insurance EOBs, etc.
• Maintains confidentiality of all hospital and patient information at all times; follows HIPAA regulations and policies.
• Communicates with patients, physicians, families, and co-workers in person and on the telephone.
• Regular and predictable attendance is an essential job function.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 1 year of experience in a related service preferred.
• Working knowledge of health insurance contracts and reimbursement methodology, hospital and medical billing practices, ICD-10 and CPT codes, and medical terminology preferred.
• Demonstrated Excel skills to independently create simple spreadsheets.
• Efficient in the use of current office equipment, data entry, 10-key, and alpha/numerical filing systems.
• Math skills sufficient to read and understand remittance advices, post transactions, and identify posting discrepancies.
• Prior experience or skill in basic accounting or bookkeeping principles, current computer technology and business office software, statistical reporting, and general business office procedures preferred.

Schedule

Full time, 40 hours per week, joint position.