Role Description
We are seeking an experienced Senior Payments Processing Specialist to support the accuracy, efficiency, and overall performance of our payment processing operations. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented healthcare revenue cycle professional who brings strong payment posting expertise and enjoys serving as a resource to others.
In this position, you will:
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Process and reconcile payments from patients, insurance companies, and other third-party payers.
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Help ensure accounts receivable records remain accurate and current.
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Support and train payment team members, including offshore teams.
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Conduct audits, answer payment-related questions, and monitor daily reports and performance metrics.
Primary Job Duties
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Apply electronic and manual payments accurately and timely to maintain current A/R balances.
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Work extensively with 835 cash files and payment-related data.
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Utilize payer portals to research remittances and resolve payment-related questions.
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Post payments accurately into cash reports and applicable systems.
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Monitor daily reports, including Quick Check, to ensure payment posting activity aligns with established goals and expectations.
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Identify and report payment posting discrepancies or performance deficiencies to the appropriate supervisor or manager.
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Train and support payment team members, including offshore team members, on payment processing procedures and expectations.
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Respond to questions and provide clarification regarding payment posting and related workflows.
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Conduct audits to support accuracy, consistency, and adherence to established processes.
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Participate in monthly A/R close activities in accordance with company timelines.
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Complete monthly billing and/or follow-up on outstanding Medicaid and Hospice balances.
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Collaborate with billing, collections, and other revenue cycle teams to research discrepancies and reconcile accounts efficiently.
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Help maintain accurate financial records and support timely, consistent payment processing.
Qualifications
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Demonstrated healthcare payment posting or revenue cycle experience.
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Strong knowledge and hands-on experience with 835 cash files.
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Experience using payer portals to locate and research remittances.
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Experience processing both electronic and manual payments.
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Strong attention to detail and ability to identify discrepancies.
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Experience with account reconciliation and A/R processes.
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Ability to train, support, and serve as a resource for other team members.
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Strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills.
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Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within a remote team environment.
Requirements
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High school education or equivalent.
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Minimum 3 years revenue cycle experience, including payments posting experience with a keen understanding of the payment posting process.
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Excel proficiency, including calculating, filtering, sorting, and creating spreadsheets.
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Familiarity with medical billing software.
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Experience in Microsoft 365 for Business.
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Ability to type and calculate accurately.
Benefits
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Flexible, remote work environment.
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Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
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Paid holidays.
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401k.
Work Environment
This job works in a home office environment using the standard office equipment of a computer and phone. Employees are required to show proof of home or renters' insurance when working remotely.
Travel
No travel is expected for this position.
Job Type
Full-time