Payment Applications Sr Associate - Cash Posting

The Nebraska Medical Center•Omaha, NE

12d•Onsite

About The Position

Create payment batches and facilitate the accurate and timely posting of insurance, patient, and third-party payments and adjustments within multiple patient accounting systems. Perform payment reconciliation activities, research and resolve posting discrepancies, balance payment batches, and support accounts receivable management through efficient cash application processes. Ensure all payments are accurately reflected in the patient accounting system while maintaining departmental productivity, quality, and compliance standards.

Requirements

Minimum of three years accounts receivable, accounting, or healthcare billing experience required.
High school education or equivalent 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.
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 classification (APC), diagnosis related group (DRG), international classification of diseases (ICD) and medical terminology required.

Nice To Haves

Prior medical billing experience preferred.
Prior hospital cash posting or payment applications experience preferred.
Associate's degree in business administration or college level business coursework preferred.
Knowledge of payer specific reimbursement requirements preferred.

Responsibilities

Create payment batches and facilitate the accurate and timely posting of insurance, patient, and third-party payments and adjustments within multiple patient accounting systems.
Perform payment reconciliation activities, research and resolve posting discrepancies, balance payment batches, and support accounts receivable management through efficient cash application processes.
Ensure all payments are accurately reflected in the patient accounting system while maintaining departmental productivity, quality, and compliance standards.