Cash Application Specialist
About The Position
Since 1957, Shield Healthcare has provided high-quality healthcare services while focusing on customer satisfaction and employee achievement. We are dedicated to fulfilling the medical supply needs of consumers and the caregiving community while maintaining a 99% overall customer satisfaction rating. Over the years, Shield HealthCare has expanded nationally with current service locations in California, Colorado, Illinois, Ohio, Texas and Washington. Shield HealthCare is looking for a Cash Application Specialist responsible for the timely and accurate processing of payments and denials/remarks for medical claims. The position has a set schedule, Monday through Friday, no nights or weekends. This is an on-site position in Valencia, CA.
Requirements
- Accounts receivable and cash application experience preferred
- Familiarity with various medical insurance payer guidelines/billing requirements preferred
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office with experience working in Microsoft Excel
- Minimum typing of 45 WPM and ability to operate the 10-key pad by touch
- Must be detail oriented, thorough, accurate, and organized
- Proven ability to research and solve problems
- Good written and verbal communication skills
Responsibilities
- Process electronic payments and denials from third-party insurance carriers and manage rejections
- Accurately post manual payments and insurance denials/remarks as needed
- Research payment posting issues related to EDI transmissions, clearing house processing, system processing, payer errors, etc.
- Research payments received without backup
- Inform management of trends in payment posting issues
- Ensure that all payments and denials are posted in a timely manner
- Archive and/or file all back up data
- Properly resolve all unapplied and overapplied cash
- Remains updated on company policies and procedures
- Complete work reports and projects as assigned by management
- Ensure appropriate follow-up and timely completion of assignments
Benefits
- Medical, Dental and Vision (Eligible first day of employment)
- Flexible Spending Account
- Life & Disability Insurance
- 401(k) with Company Match
- Vacation and Sick Days
- Paid Holidays
- Education Assistance
- Employee Referral Program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
