Job Description:

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Posting insurance payments to client accounts and balancing the remit
• Opens, separates, alphabetizes and photocopies insurance and self-pay checks. 
• Calculates dollar and cash total on each, reconciles and forwards to accounting.  
• Retrieves and monitors daily for electronic remittances from our vendors for electronic payment postings. 
• Retains copies of insurance co-payment schedules. 
• Compares payments to payment schedules for accuracy of payment contractual adjustment and effective date identifying any discrepancies.  
• Consistently evaluates the accuracy of third-party payments.  
• Consistently initiates appropriate follow-up action to the various third party contractors to address additional post-implementation needs. 
• Reviews all accounts for secondary insurance and overpayments.  Reviews all account notes for credit balances and initiates refunds.  
• Reviews payment information, accurately code and applies monies/contractual adjustments to patient accounts.  
• Scans and downloads payment batch reports.  Maintains unidentified payment log daily.  
• Consistently is attentive to record keeping and documentation of work performed to include but not limited to the unrecorded cash spreadsheet.  
• Demonstrates a consistent level of performance; maintains progress on special report projects; informs manager of progress status and strives to meet deadlines. 
• Collects monies for the amount owed by the patient and other unpaid accounts in a courteous, but firm manner.
• Applies monies to patient accounts and reconciles Cash Receipts and Self Pay checklist daily.  
• Verify, apply and balance cash receipts received from our many outpatient areas.
• Reviews and makes direct deposit electronically for credit cards.  
• Reviews billing data obtained during registration to determine discharge status and look for any deficiencies (i.e. copy of cards, errors from registration). 
• Information is obtained or corrected on or before discharge.   
• Communicates changes with co-workers promptly and courteously.
• Performs other duties as assigned by Accounts Receivable Manager.  

• High school graduate or equivalent required. 

           

EXPERIENCE

• Minimum of three years medical billing payment posting experience required. 
• Prior insurance knowledge preferred.
• Knowledge of patient types, financial classes, insurance estimates, and entities preferred. 
• Proficient ten key skills or abilities required. 
• Attention to detail is essential.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Position has no unusual demands.
• Typical office job with occasional lifting and carrying of up to 10 pounds. 
• Position may require walking or standing, stooping, or bending. 
• Minor discomfort from continual use of video display terminal.

Time Type:

Full time

We continually help our community and employees flourish... one life at a time. As a Seven Counties Services employee there are many benefits to enjoy. Below are just some of the great benefits you might be eligible for with Seven Counties Services.

• Health & Wellness
  • Medical Coverage
  • Dental Coverage
  • Vision Coverage
  • Flexible Spending Account
  • Health Savings Account
  • Short Term Disability
  • Long Term Disability - Company Paid

• Financial Wellbeing
  • Competitive Compensation Packages
  • Life Insurance - Company Paid
  • Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance - Company Paid
  • 403b Retirement Plan with Company Funded Matching
  • Retirement and Financial Planning Services

• Career Development and Growth
  • Tuition Assistance Plans
  • Loan Forgiveness options through federal programs (National Health Service Corps & Public Service Loan Forgiveness)
  • Student Loan Repayment Assistance
  • Clinical Supervision toward licensure and reimbursement for certain license applications
  • At Seven Counties Services training is one of our highest priorities. We provide company paid professional training for various skills, certifications, and continuing education
  • Opportunities for growth and movement - We encourage our employees to consider new growth opportunities with us
  • Leadership Academy for our rising stars, supervisors, and leaders
  • Seven Counties Services and Center for Clinical Excellence provide staff with industry best practices and processes

• Work Life Balance
  • Paid Time Off - Generous PTO for Vacations, Illness, Personal Days, Etc. (10 Paid Holidays)
  • Flexible Work Schedules to promote a Healthy Work Life Balance
  • Employee Assistance Program - assists employees with personal problems and/or work-related problems that may impact their job performance, health, mental and emotional well-being