Data Processing Specialist

OSMC•Elkhart, IN

23h

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 specialist works with financial and patient information, maintains accurate records, follows medical records, financial, privacy, and confidentiality procedures, and collaborates with other departments to support efficient revenue cycle processes. The position also includes opening, sorting, and distributing incoming mail, attending meetings and training as required, and performing other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

Previous experience with accounts receivable/payables and cash handling is required.
Be highly detail-oriented with a strong commitment to accuracy.
Be organized and able to manage multiple priorities.
Be comfortable working with numbers and financial information.
Be proficient with computers and data entry.
Be able to identify discrepancies and make appropriate corrections.
Be dependable and able to meet reporting and month-end deadlines.
Handle confidential patient and financial information professionally.
Be a strong team player who enjoys collaborating with others.

Nice To Haves

Experience in medical billing, payment posting, insurance payments, remittance processing, or a healthcare business office.

Responsibilities

Accurately and promptly post patient payments to 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 prepare special-request reports.
Develop and distribute month-end processes and reports.
Prepare and distribute reports to appropriate departments in a timely manner.
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.
Work collaboratively with other departments to support accurate and efficient revenue cycle processes.
Perform other related duties as assigned.