Payment Application Associate

Nebraska Medicine • Omaha, NE

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

Payment Application Associate Perform the functions and decision making necessary for timely and accurate data entry and cash and adjustment posting in various systems to support organizational receivables management. Responsible for auditing all accounts with credit balances for possible refunds to third party payers, patient or other entity as applicable. Correct entries that may have caused a credit balance in error and respond to incoming requests for refunds. If you have questions about applying for the Payment Application Associate, please contact Jana Whitmarsh at [email protected] Details Training-: Mon-Fri 7:00am-7:330pm Regular Schedule-: Mon-Fri flex start time 6a-9a (8 hr shifts) Ability to work from home after training is complete, with a rotation to come into office Why Work at Nebraska Medicine? Together. Extraordinary. Join a team that values your skills, delivering exceptional care through collaboration. Leading Health Network Work with the region’s top academic health network, partnering with UNMC to transform lives through education, research, and patient care. Diversity and Inclusion We value diverse backgrounds and experiences, reflecting the communities we serve. Educational Support Enjoy up to $5,000/year in tuition assistance, a 35% discount at Clarkson College, and career advancement opportunities with covered educational costs. Be part of something extraordinary at Nebraska Medicine!

Requirements

• High school education or equivalent required.
• Minimum of two years post-secondary education with coursework in business, medical assistant program or nursing assistant program OR equivalent combination of education/experience in accounts receivable, accounting, or health care billing (one year of education equals one year of experience) required.
• Multi-tasking and problem solving abilities required.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills and organizational skills with aptitude for detail oriented work required.
• Experience in data entry, Microsoft products (specifically Word and Excel), and an understanding of reporting tools required.
• Knowledge of Current Procedural Terminology (CPT), Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System (HCPCS), Ambulatory Payment Classifications (APC), Diagnosis Related Group (DRG), International Classification of Diseases (ICD) and medical terminology required.
• Ability to type a minimum of 45 words per minute with 95% accuracy required.
• Ability to type 10 key at a minimum of 8000 Keystrokes per Hour with 98% accuracy required.

Nice To Haves

• Prior medical billing experience preferred.
• Associate's degree in business administration or college level business course work preferred.
• Coding or billing certification preferred.
• Knowledge of payer specific reimbursement requirements preferred.
• Knowledge of CPT, HCPCS, APC, DRG, ICD and Medical Terminology preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform the functions and decision making necessary for timely and accurate data entry and cash and adjustment posting in various systems to support organizational receivables management.
• Responsible for auditing all accounts with credit balances for possible refunds to third party payers, patient or other entity as applicable.
• Correct entries that may have caused a credit balance in error and respond to incoming requests for refunds.

Benefits

• Educational Support Enjoy up to $5,000/year in tuition assistance, a 35% discount at Clarkson College, and career advancement opportunities with covered educational costs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED