EMS Cash Application Specialist

Superior Air-Ground Ambulance Service•Elmhurst, IL

1d•$21 - $24•Onsite

About The Position

Under administrative review, is responsible for posting received credits, zero-pays, understanding and processing revenue sources, and identifying and reporting revenue changes for clients. The Cash Application Specialist may perform clerical duties as needed, as well as participate in other projects or special assignments throughout the PBS Operations Department when appropriate. All representatives will conduct insurance verification as needed and are required to complete prebilling training to qualify for the role. MUST HAVE EXPERIENCE POSTING PAYMENTS FROM HEALTH INSURANCES. NOT REMOTE. IN OFFICE POSITION ONLY.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent accepted
A minimum of 1-2 years of experience in: Revenue cycle collections
Insurance payment processing
Insurance follow-up
Knowledge of CPT, ICD-9/10 and HCPCS
Sharp intelligence of government payers and other commercial/managed care carrier rules and processes in a professional billing environment
Ability to “multi-task” and handle a fair amount of stress when necessary.
Ability to follow policies and procedures and identify issues.
Ability to engage critical-thinking and identify solutions.
Intermediate skills with Microsoft Office applications: Word, Excel
Initiative to learn new tasks and the ability to apply acquired knowledge to future duties
Flexibility, adaptability, and accountability are necessary for optimum client results
Must use multiple screens and systems simultaneously.
Able and/or willing to navigate project management platforms (Basic training provided).
Proficient in Word and Excel applications, and good keyboard and calculator typing skills (minimum 45 WPM, with a focus on accuracy).
Willingness to learn new material and the ability to implement changes
Must have a good understanding of basic mathematical operations, as well as the ability to perform basic mathematical computations.
Detail oriented
Demonstrates problem solving skills
Possesses good organizational skills
Supports the guiding principles & vision by exhibiting the following behavior with staff, customers, patients, guests, and communities: Excellence & Competence, Communication, Accountability, Responsiveness, Ownership
Experience posting payments from health insurances.

Nice To Haves

College Preferred
Previous experience in EMS preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Post payments to respective patient accounts and balance to check, day and client all payments that were posted
Read, analyze and process EOBs from Commercial, Auto, Workman’s comp, Government insurances adding contractual credits as applicable.
Detail posted-payment specification in notes as required.
File and maintain paperwork pursuant to Cash Application under Minimum Necessary and HIPAA regulations and standards.
Collaborate with other departments by researching payments upon request.
Post and balance refunds when applicable.
Assist with the clerical duties of the Cash Applications Team, including other representative’s tasks when needed.
Fulfil other related duties, as assigned by managerial or supervisory.
Audit zero-pay EOBs and process withholdings; balancing the accounts.
Always ensure accuracy and attention to detail.
Abide by client regulations and post payments accordingly.
Meet posting per hour/day metrics and pass Quality Assurance reviews.
Demonstrates knowledge and compliance of insurance, local, state, and federal regulations.
Ability to complete tasks efficiently both individually and in a group.
Handle assigned correspondence fulfilling any other duties as assigned by managerial.