APPLY

Payment Poster

*ETHOS LABORATORIES* – Newport, KY

LOCATION: This position is located in Newport, KY, two blocks from Newport on the Levee.

HOURS: Monday – Friday, 7:30AM – 3:30PM

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Payment Poster is responsible for posting payments, adjustments, and denials to patient accounts in accordance with current policy and procedure. Provides excellent customer service to patients, clients and coworkers. Maintains confidentiality as required.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

  • High School Diploma or GED required
  • 2 years payment posting experience in hospital or physician practice setting required
  • 1 year experience in accounting/deposits a plus
  • Laboratory experience a plus

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Responsible for the posting of all patient and insurance payments in billing system including posting contractual adjustments
  • Responsible for posting all denials in billing system including documenting reason for denial
  • Makes line item adjustments as directed
  • Verifies electronic fund transfers received to EOBs for all bank accounts on a rotating basis, including calling on EFTs which are missing corresponding documentation each week
  • Processes EDI payments to post electronically in billing system
  • Enters completed payment posting batches into payment logs
  • Ensures correct payment posting
  • Assists manager in reconciliation of monthly deposits
  • Establishes working relationship with payer, clients, and internal staff
  • Assists billing staff including but not limited to Appeals, Follow-up, Payment posting, etc.
  • Other duties/projects as assigned by management

CORE COMPETENCIES AND QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Prompt and regular attendance
  • Exceptional accuracy and attention to detail
  • Effective verbal and written communication
  • Excellent phone etiquette
  • Knowledge of all aspects of the Revenue Cycle
  • Ability and experience with Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel
  • Ability to work well in a team environment
  • Follows all department and company policies and procedures