Cash Process Specialist-Patient Accounting

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Summary:

Responsibilities:

• Posts manual and electronic payments, adjustments and denials within 24 hours of receipt, accurately and timely, following contractual agreements and system policy and procedures.
• Ensures that all unidentified receipts are logged and cleared by the end of each month. Responsible for contacting insurance companies, patients, employers, etc to resolve payment issues that require their assistance.
• Documents accounts in accordance with established Patient Accounting Department guidelines.
• Follows established billing/coding guidelines to flag accounts for follow-up as needed. Maintains a daily credit balance log.
• Handles all NSF dollars and documentation in accordance with established timeframes.
• Compiles and validates all payment receipts. Assure the accuracy of daily deposit by validating that the dollar amount on the receipt.
• Must be an effective team member with good communication skills. Must participate in team meetings, communicate work related ideas and concerns proactively, and assist in finding appropriate resolutions.
• Ensures that all job functions are performed within the established quality and quantity standards. Adheres to all PHS and Patient Accounting Department policies and procedures to promote a smooth working environment and uphold the PHS vision by practicing the CARES behaviors at all times.
• Performs any other duties assigned by the Cash Applications supervisor and/or manager .

Qualifications:

• High School or GED is required plus specialized, short-term training in business office process and procedures preferred.
• Requires data entry experience and typing speed of 60 words per minute.
• Six months to one year experience in a computerized accounts receivable system preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively via telephone and in writing.
• Must be able to prioritize and manage a high volume workload. 10 key and computer literacy to include Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Must work closely with co-workers

All benefits-eligible Presbyterian employees receive a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, short-term and long-term disability, group term life insurance and other optional voluntary benefits.

Wellness
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Why work at Presbyterian?
As an organization, we are committed to improving the health of our communities. From hosting growers' markets to partnering with local communities, Presbyterian is taking active steps to improve the health of New Mexicans.

About Presbyterian Healthcare Services
Presbyterian exists to improve the health of patients, members, and the communities we serve. We are locally owned, not-for-profit healthcare system of nine hospitals, a statewide health plan and a growing multi-specialty medical group. Founded in New Mexico in 1908, we are the state's largest private employer with nearly 14,000 employees - including more than 1600 providers and nearly 4,700 nurses.

Our health plan serves more than 580,000 members statewide and offers Medicare Advantage, Medicaid (Centennial Care) and Commercial health plans.

AA/EOE/VET/DISABLED. PHS is a drug-free and tobacco-free employer with smoke free campuses.