Data Processing Specialist

OSMC•Elkhart, IN

About The Position

OSMC is seeking a detail-oriented and dependable Data Processing Specialist to support the organization’s financial operations. The role ensures that patient and insurance payments are posted accurately and promptly to the correct accounts. It also supports payment reconciliation, adjustments, reporting, document management, and month-end processes. The position requires comfort working with numbers and financial information, accuracy in data entry and 10-key use, organization, and care when handling confidential patient and financial information. The specialist works collaboratively with other departments to support efficient revenue cycle processes, follows established medical records, financial, privacy, and confidentiality procedures, and attends meetings and training as required. Other related duties may be assigned.

Requirements

Highly detail-oriented, with a strong commitment to accuracy.
Organized and able to manage multiple priorities.
Comfortable working with numbers and financial information.
Proficient with computers and data entry.
Able to identify discrepancies and make appropriate corrections.
Dependable and able to meet reporting and month-end deadlines.
Professional when handling confidential patient and financial information.
A strong team player who enjoys collaborating with others.
Previous experience with accounts receivable/payables and cash handling is required.

Nice To Haves

Past experience in medical billing, payment posting, insurance payments, remittance processing, or a healthcare business office is preferred.
Strong accuracy with 10-key usage and calculation skills.

Responsibilities

Accurately and promptly post patient payments to the appropriate accounts.
Process insurance payments and contractual adjustments.
Process electronic fund transfer payments.
Apply and distribute payments to the correct patient encounters.
Process account transfers, corrections, and adjustments as needed.
Prepare and run regularly scheduled reports, distribute them to the appropriate departments, and handle special-request reports.
Develop and distribute month-end processes and reports.
Scan and maintain payment receipts, insurance Explanation of Benefits, remittance information, and internal receipts for accurate recordkeeping.
Open, sort, and distribute incoming mail to the appropriate departments.
Follow established medical records, financial, privacy, and confidentiality procedures.
Attend meetings and training as required.
Collaborate with other departments to support accurate and efficient revenue cycle processes.
Perform other related duties as assigned.