Medical Billing Specialist- Payment Poster

Mens Health Foundation • Los Angeles, CA

15h

About The Position

The Medical Payment Poster is responsible for accurately posting and reconciling all payments received from insurance carriers, patients, and third-party payers. This role requires a strong understanding of healthcare reimbursement processes, including electronic remittance advice (ERA) and manual explanation of benefits (EOBs), as well as experience working with multiple insurance classes such as Medicare and Medi-Cal. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, efficient, and able to maintain accuracy in a high-volume environment.

Requirements

• Minimum 2–3 years of experience in medical payment posting.
• High School Diploma or equivalent a company requirement.
• Hands-on experience with both electronic (ERA) and manual (EOB) payment processing.
• Strong knowledge of insurance types, including Medicare, Medi-Cal, Commercial, and Managed Care plans.
• Experience reconciling payment batches and balancing deposits.
• Ability to interpret EOBs, denial codes, and payer adjustments accurately.
• Proficiency in medical billing systems and Microsoft Excel.
• Strong attention to detail and high level of accuracy.
• Ability to meet productivity and quality standards in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent organizational and time management abilities.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal.
• High level of accountability and professionalism.
• Ability to handle high-volume workloads with accuracy.
• Maintain confidentiality of patient and financial information.
• Maintain compliance with HIPAA and company policies.
• Meet or exceed departmental productivity benchmarks.
• Adheres to company attendance and performance standards.
• Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug test, physical, and a background check to include a 7-year criminal, 10-year SSN & employer history reference check.
• Must be able to provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination on the first day of work.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Must be able to work flexible schedules.
• Must take yearly flu shot or wear flu mask during flu season for patient-facing positions and test for tuberculosis as required by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in laboratory or specialty billing environments.
• Familiarity with clearing houses and payment posting tools.
• Knowledge of CPT, ICD-10, and basic coding principles.
• Experience with audit processes and compliance reviews.

Responsibilities

• Post payments from insurance companies, patients, and other payers using both electronic (ERA/835) and manual (EOB) methods.
• Accurately apply payments, adjustments, denials, and contractual write-offs to patient accounts.
• Review and interpret EOBs to ensure proper posting and identify discrepancies.
• Reconcile daily, weekly, and monthly payment batches to ensure all deposits are accounted for.
• Balance posted payments against bank deposits and system reports.
• Identify and report payment variances, underpayments, and overpayments for follow-up.
• Maintain detailed and accurate documentation within the billing system (including voucher notes where applicable).
• Work closely with billing, AR, and management teams to resolve posting issues and discrepancies.
• Ensure compliance with payer guidelines, company policies, and regulatory requirements (including HIPAA).
• Assist with audit requests and provide supporting documentation as needed.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and LTD insurance (may be eligible on the 1st of the month following date of hire)
• 12 Paid Holidays (including 1 mental health day)
• 401(k) Retirement plan (may be eligible for employer matching up to 4% following completion of 90th day of employment)
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• 40 hours of sick pay (following completion of 90th day of employment)
• 120 hours of PTO accrued within the 1st year of employment

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees