Billing and Payment Posting Specialist | Pulmonary Services

Singing River Health System • Ocean Springs, MS

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Billing and Payment Posting Specialist compiles billing and diagnosis codes for MedWorks, summarizes data for submission to the billing entity, and verifies that patient charts contain documentation supporting billing intentions. The role also applies payments received by mail to patient and client accounts. It requires analyzing and interpreting patient medical records to identify billable services and their amounts, maintaining strict confidentiality, handling multiple tasks with minimal errors, communicating effectively, taking responsibility for assigned work, and transitioning between roles as needed.

The position is based at Singing River Pulmonary Services in Ocean Springs and is scheduled Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The role may require travel to another facility within the SRHS service area, using the employee’s own transportation. The specialist reports to the Manager and Office Manager and does not supervise others.

Requirements

• High school graduation or equivalent.
• At least two years of experience in a medical records department, including knowledge of record keeping and medical terminology.
• Experience in cash posting at a bank or other related company.
• Knowledge of coding and DRGs/APCs.
• Ability to type, operate a computer, and enter data using a standard keyboard with a 10-character keypad.
• Complete appropriate de-escalation training by the end of the 90-day position orientation.
• Proficient computer and keyboard skills, including use of MS Outlook and Word, telephone, fax, and other office technology.
• Strong oral, written, and verbal communication skills and professional customer-service etiquette.
• Ability to work independently, set priorities and goals, adapt to workload demands, and meet deadlines under pressure.
• Attention to detail and ability to multitask in complex situations.
• Ability to maintain collaborative and respectful working relationships.
• Ability to understand automated data processing and quickly learn complex computerized and non-computerized information.
• Ability to work assigned schedules, which may change based on hospital needs, including off days, shifts, or weekends.
• Ability to travel within the SRHS service area and provide personal transportation.
• Ability to remain active for extended periods and perform repetitive keyboard and office-equipment tasks.
• Ability to perceive normal speaking sounds and make fine sound discriminations; close visual acuity and ability to shift focus between a monitor and printed materials.
• Ability to move around the office and facility and exert negligible force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects.
• Ability to work in conditions involving potential exposure to body fluids, sputum, and tissues that may carry infectious-disease hazards.

Nice To Haves

• Previous use of a code finder.
• Highly developed organizational, planning, and management writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Compile billing and diagnosis codes for MedWorks and summarize data for submission to the billing entity.
• Verify that patient charts contain documentation supporting billing intentions.
• Apply payments received through the mail to patient and client accounts.
• Analyze and interpret patient medical records to identify the amount and nature of billable services.
• Maintain confidentiality of patient and departmental records.
• Perform assigned tasks accurately, manage multiple tasks, and adapt to different roles as needed.
• Travel throughout the SRHS service area using personal transportation.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED