Accounts Receivable and Payable Specialist

TalentBurst•Wichita, KS

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Payment Specialist (Patient Account Payment Processor – PAPP) is responsible for sorting, batching, and organizing patient account payments by state to support Accounts Receivable team members in accurately posting payments to the appropriate patient accounts. This role ensures timely and accurate processing of incoming mail, payment documentation, and related correspondence while maintaining compliance with company policies and procedures. This position primarily operates in an office environment and requires regular handling of mail, payment documents, and related correspondence. The role may involve repetitive data entry, sorting, and processing tasks while maintaining productivity and quality standards.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent required.
Ability to organize work effectively and meet established deadlines.
Ability to perform essential job functions in compliance with ADA, FMLA, and other federal, state, and local regulations.
Ability to meet qualitative and quantitative productivity standards.
Ten-key by touch proficiency (800–1,000 keystrokes per hour).
Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English.
Minimum of six (6) months of experience using a computer.
Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
Ability to follow established procedures and maintain confidentiality.
Effective time-management and organizational skills.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

Sort and distribute incoming mail to the appropriate database or lockbox efficiently and accurately.
Pre-sort mail into designated payment types to facilitate timely processing.
Open and organize mail for assigned databases or lockboxes.
Batch and bundle payments into practical denominations according to established team procedures.
Complete batch sheets accurately for each payment bundle.
Review checks and correspondence marked as "Unable to Locate."
Return payments that cannot be identified to the sender with the appropriate form letter requesting additional information.
Maintain a thorough understanding of client manuals and apply policies relevant to the batching function.
Ensure all work is completed accurately, efficiently, and within established deadlines.
Support timely completion of routine work, special projects, and other assigned duties.
Adhere to company policies, procedures, business ethics standards, and departmental guidelines.
Maintain compliance with applicable Intermedix policies and procedures.
Demonstrate professionalism, courtesy, and respect in all interactions.
Maintain acceptable attendance and punctuality in accordance with company standards.
Foster a positive and collaborative work environment.
Perform additional duties as assigned.