Payment Poster

About the Role

Under minimal supervision, posts cash receipts and rejections from all payors in the Hospital Information system accurately and timely in accordance with departmental policies. Performs daily balancing to ensure all receipts are reconciled and in agreement with the Finance Department.

Responsibilities

• Utilizes the appropriate systems and procedures to process and post payments, reconcile payments, complete Excel spreadsheets, and run reports.
• Performs cashier functions such as credit card processing and completing deposits.
• Reads and understands paper insurance remittance to the hospital/facility.
• Ensures payments, adjustment, and denial transactions are accurately posted and reconciled according to department specifications.
• Totals transactions on Explanation of Benefits and Electronic Remittance Advice and verifies that balances total all respective deposits.
• Imports Electronic Remittance Advice from vendor into system for posting.
• Retrieves payment information from banks.
• Receives payments from lockbox, 835, and mail, posts payments to appropriate patient accounts.
• Ensures manual and electronic financial transactions are posted accurately daily.
• Posts transfer request memos and applies payment to correct patient visit and/or account number.
• Coordinates with Patient Financial Services, remittance vendors, information systems, and others as needed to resolve posting issues.
• Resolves unidentified payments.
• Reconciles cash daily.
• Completes reports accurately and timely.
• Ensures documents are prepared, batched, and scanned timely.
• Prepares documents for scanning; creates batches according to procedure.
• Reports operational and equipment issues to management.

Requirements

• Associate's degree preferred.
• 1-3 years of experience with either payment posting or banking experience. Prefer experience with reading Explanation of Benefits statements.

Schedule

6 am to 2:30 pm or 7 am to 3:30 pm. Hours may vary.

Pay

$18.00 to $27.29 based on experience.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage starting the first of the month after hire, plus wellness programs and mental health support.
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer match, pension, and life and disability insurance.
• Tuition reimbursement toward advanced degrees and specialty certifications.
• Generous paid time off, fitness discounts, and free on-site parking.

About Sinai Hospital

Sinai Hospital of Baltimore is a nationally recognized academic medical center, a designated Level II Trauma Center, and the largest community hospital in Maryland. As part of LifeBridge Health—one of the region's most comprehensive healthcare systems—Sinai delivers advanced care with a mission to improve the health of the communities we serve and to take care of the people who take care of patients.

About LifeBridge Health

LifeBridge Health is a dynamic, purpose-driven health system redefining care delivery across the mid-Atlantic and beyond, anchored by our mission to "improve the health of people in the communities we serve." With over 14,000 employees, 130 care locations, and two million annual patient encounters, we combine strategic growth, innovation, and deep community commitment to deliver exceptional care anchored by five leading centers in Maryland. Our organization thrives on a culture of CARE BRAVELY—where compassion, courage, and urgency drive every decision, empowering teams to shape the future of healthcare.