Payment Posting Rep- Benson

Ochsner Clinic Foundation • New Orleans, LA

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About The Position

We've made a lot of progress since opening the doors in 1942, but one thing has never changed - our commitment to serve, heal, lead, educate, and innovate. We believe that every award earned, every record broken and every patient helped is because of the dedicated employees who fill our hallways. At Ochsner, whether you work with patients every day or support those who do, you are making a difference and that matters. Come make a difference at Ochsner Health and discover your future today! This job is responsible for ensuring the financial security of accounts for patients, including functions associated with the posting of payments, adjustments, and transfers of adjudicated claims from insurance companies. Additionally, responsible for a variety of patient payments and trending errors with recommending how to prevent future errors. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties. This job description is a summary of the primary duties and responsibilities of the job and position. It is not intended to be a comprehensive or all-inclusive listing of duties and responsibilities. Contents are subject to change at the company's discretion.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 2 years experience in customer service, healthcare, or leadership OR 1 year internal company experience with demonstrated success in relevant area
• Must have computer skills and dexterity required for data entry and retrieval of patient information.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills and the ability to present information clearly and professionally to varying levels of individuals throughout the patient care process.
• Must be proficient with Windows-style applications, various software packages specific to role and keyboard.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Working knowledge and understanding of insurance adjudication process.
• Working knowledge and ability to electronically post remittances in an efficient and timely manner.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree
• Hospital and/or clinic revenue cycle experience and decision making, problem solving, analytical, and quality management skills, billing or financial experience

Responsibilities

• Adequately prepares to post payments from the bank deposit that includes copies of checks, remittance advices, and explanation of benefits.
• Accurate and timely handles processing of the insurance adjudication or guarantor payment on a daily basis.
• Balances all processed amounts against reported bank totals.
• Demonstrates competency in Federal, State, and Third Party regulations.
• Demonstrate responsibility for professional growth and maintaining required knowledge and skills to perform the duties of the position.
• Other related duties as required.
• Remains knowledgeable on current federal, state and local laws, accreditation standards or regulatory agency requirements that apply to the assigned area of responsibility and ensures compliance with all such laws, regulations and standards.

What This Job Offers

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