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Position Summary:
- The Payment Posting Specialist is responsible for posting electronic and "paper" payments from third-party payers, government agency payers and patients/guarantors in a timely and accurate manner. This position is responsible for posting adjustments applicable to third-party and government agency payments in strict compliance with contract terms and/or government regulations
- Executes all tasks and behaves in a manner consistent with a culture of safety and a high reliability organization; behavior supports the organization's core commitments of Integrity, Service, Respect, Teamwork, Excellence, and Innovation
Location: 440 Hopkinsville St, Greenville, KY 42345
Schedule: Monday through Friday from 8am-4:30pm CST
Primary Responsibilities:
- Posts payments based on explanation of benefits (EOBs) from insurance companies and government agencies in an accurate and timely manner
- Posts patient/guarantor payments received in person or via mail in an accurate and timely manner
- Set up patient/guarantors on Payment Plans
- Transfers, adjusts, and refunds payments when appropriate for accounts
- Prepares and ensures accuracy of Daily Cash Report that is disseminated to leadership
- Answers patients' questions on patient responsible portions, co-pays, deductibles, write-off's, etc. Resolves patient complaints or explains why certain services are not covered
- Must have the ability to understand and direct patients with appeals, grievances, and complaints to the appropriate individual or agency
- Responsible for preparing and ensuring accuracy of bank deposits from multiple locations
You'll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.
Required Qualifications:
- High School Diploma / GED (or higher)
- 1 years of progressive experience in medical billing or payment posting
- Intermediate level of proficiency in Microsoft Office
- Ability to work in office at 440 Hopkinsville St, Greenville, KY 42345
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with Epic billing
At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone-of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location, and income-deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups, and those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes - an enterprise priority reflected in our mission.
Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.
UnitedHealth Group is a drug - free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.
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