["Payment Processing Clerk Full Time","Payment Processing Clerk Full Time"]
WOOSTER COMMUNITY HOSPITAL
- Wooster
- 3 days ago
Highlights
Assists in maintaining 835 remit posting dictionaries by notifying Director/Manager of missing remittance codes so they can be added to adjudicate in Meditech appropriately. * Research and resolve cash posting problems (missing checks, misapplied payments, etc).
Numbers & Facts
| Location | Wooster |
| Industry | Medical Devices and Supplies |
| Company Size | 2,000 to 2,499 employees |
| Year Founded | 1920 |
| Website | http://www.woosterhospital.org |
Description
WOOSTER COMMUNITY HOSPITAL JOB DESCRIPTION
Payment Processing Clerk
MAIN FUNCTION:
Receives and posts payments from patients and 3rd party payors. Downloads daily electronic bank deposits and supporting documentation. Makes daily bank deposits. Sorts and distributes mail. Maintains the patient follow-up system with cash and adjustment information. Performs other clerical duties as assigned.
RESPONSIBLE TO: System Manager, Patient Financial Services
MUST HAVE REQUIREMENTS:
Previous cash posting/cash handling experience in a medical office
Ability to work independently, keep up share of workload in a fast-paced environment.
Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills.
1 year computer experience to include Microsoft Excel
Strong attention to detail.
No written disciplinary action within the last 12 months if internal
High School Diploma or GED
1 year experience with insurance remittance advices.
1 year Medical Business Office experience.
PREFERRED ATTRIBUTES:
Accounting experience or college level basic accounting class
Previous banking or cash reconciling experience
Demonstrated effective oral communication/customer service skills.
Demonstrated calculator and math skills.
Previous medical billing/follow up experience.
* DENOTES ADA ESSENTIAL
* Follows Appropriate Service Standards
POSITION EXPECTATIONS
* Sorts and distributes daily mail per instructions in a timely manner.
* Posts daily cash and checks.
* Posts 3rd party payments and adjustments within 2 business days of receipt.
* Balances cash drawer at end of each shift to computer batch.
* Prepares cash summary sheet for Finance Department.
* Research and resolve cash posting problems (missing checks, misapplied payments, etc)
* Maintains and balances AR sweep accounts weekly.
* Ordering supplies for the department as needed.
* Receives and processes EFT/ERA transactions, utilizing automated batch processing. Responsible to ensure that expected ERAs/EFTs are received, and to follow-up with the bank and/or Quadax to obtain missing ERAs/EFTs
* Assists in maintaining 835 remit posting dictionaries by notifying Director/Manager of missing remittance codes so they can be added to adjudicate in Meditech appropriately
* Posts and records non A/R cash. Keeps journal which is reported to Accounting at month-end.
* Handles incoming calls concerning charges and payments. Refers questions to customer service or appropriate Department.
* Posts Health and Wellness, Pharmacy, Home Health and Registration cash daily.
* Posts daily credit card transactions for both credit card systems and ACH checks.
Revised Dates: 5/99, 2/00, 3/02, 8/03, 3/05, 10/05, 11/05, 11/07, 1/09, 11/11, 3/17, 2/20 2/23
Approved by TMMYERS
Monday - Friday 8a - 430p
Monday through Friday 8am to 430pm
Payment Processing Clerk
MAIN FUNCTION:
Receives and posts payments from patients and 3rd party payors. Downloads daily electronic bank deposits and supporting documentation. Makes daily bank deposits. Sorts and distributes mail. Maintains the patient follow-up system with cash and adjustment information. Performs other clerical duties as assigned.
RESPONSIBLE TO: System Manager, Patient Financial Services
MUST HAVE REQUIREMENTS:
Previous cash posting/cash handling experience in a medical office
Ability to work independently, keep up share of workload in a fast-paced environment.
Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills.
1 year computer experience to include Microsoft Excel
Strong attention to detail.
No written disciplinary action within the last 12 months if internal
High School Diploma or GED
1 year experience with insurance remittance advices.
1 year Medical Business Office experience.
PREFERRED ATTRIBUTES:
Accounting experience or college level basic accounting class
Previous banking or cash reconciling experience
Demonstrated effective oral communication/customer service skills.
Demonstrated calculator and math skills.
Previous medical billing/follow up experience.
* DENOTES ADA ESSENTIAL
* Follows Appropriate Service Standards
POSITION EXPECTATIONS
* Sorts and distributes daily mail per instructions in a timely manner.
* Posts daily cash and checks.
* Posts 3rd party payments and adjustments within 2 business days of receipt.
* Balances cash drawer at end of each shift to computer batch.
* Prepares cash summary sheet for Finance Department.
* Research and resolve cash posting problems (missing checks, misapplied payments, etc)
* Maintains and balances AR sweep accounts weekly.
* Ordering supplies for the department as needed.
* Receives and processes EFT/ERA transactions, utilizing automated batch processing. Responsible to ensure that expected ERAs/EFTs are received, and to follow-up with the bank and/or Quadax to obtain missing ERAs/EFTs
* Assists in maintaining 835 remit posting dictionaries by notifying Director/Manager of missing remittance codes so they can be added to adjudicate in Meditech appropriately
* Posts and records non A/R cash. Keeps journal which is reported to Accounting at month-end.
* Handles incoming calls concerning charges and payments. Refers questions to customer service or appropriate Department.
* Posts Health and Wellness, Pharmacy, Home Health and Registration cash daily.
* Posts daily credit card transactions for both credit card systems and ACH checks.
Revised Dates: 5/99, 2/00, 3/02, 8/03, 3/05, 10/05, 11/05, 11/07, 1/09, 11/11, 3/17, 2/20 2/23
Approved by TMMYERS
Monday - Friday 8a - 430p
Monday through Friday 8am to 430pm
About Company
Wooster Community Hospital strives to provide quality healthcare services to all people, all the time. Through ongoing quality improvement initiatives, you can have confidence that we are always working to provide you with quality care and treatment. We strive for excellence and have achieved recognition for our patient care quality.