Payment Processing Clerk

Payment Processing Clerk Wooster, OH Job Details $430 a month 3 days ago Qualifications Microsoft Excel Phone communication Medical office experience Basic math Meditech Credit card payment processing High school diploma or GED Medical administrative support Math Payment posting in medical billing systems Accounting and finance experience ACH Clerical experience Deposits 1 year Batch data processing Communication skills Balancing end-of-day transactions Hospital experience Entry level Journal entry management in accounting Client interaction via phone calls Full Job Description

WOOSTER COMMUNITY HOSPITAL JOB DESCRIPTION

Payment Processing Clerk

MAIN FUNCTION

Receives and posts payments from patients and 3rd party payors. Downloads daily electronic bank deposits and supporting documentation. Makes daily bank deposits. Sorts and distributes mail. Maintains the patient follow-up system with cash and adjustment information. Performs other clerical duties as assigned.

RESPONSIBLE TO

System Manager, Patient Financial Services

MUST HAVE REQUIREMENTS

Previous cash posting/cash handling experience in a medical office Ability to work independently, keep up share of workload in a fast-paced environment. Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills. 1 year computer experience to include Microsoft Excel Strong attention to detail. No written disciplinary action within the last 12 months. High School Diploma or GED 1 year experience with insurance remittance advices. 1 year Medical Business Office experience.

PREFERRED ATTRIBUTES

Accounting experience or college level basic accounting class Previous banking or cash reconciling experience Demonstrated effective oral communication/customer service skills. Demonstrated calculator and math skills. Previous medical billing/follow up experience.

DENOTES ADA ESSENTIAL

____________________________________________________________________________________ Follows Appropriate Service Standards

POSITION EXPECTATIONS

Sorts and distributes daily mail per instructions in a timely manner. Posts daily cash and checks. Posts 3rd party payments and adjustments within 2 business days of receipt. Balances cash drawer at end of each shift to computer batch. Prepares cash summary sheet for Finance Department. Research and resolve cash posting problems (missing checks, misapplied payments, etc) Maintains and balances AR sweep accounts weekly. Ordering supplies for the department as needed. Receives and processes EFT/ERA transactions, utilizing automated batch processing. Responsible to ensure that expected ERAs/EFTs are received, and to follow-up with the bank and/or Quadax to obtain missing ERAs/EFTs Assists in maintaining 835 remit posting dictionaries by notifying Director/Manager of missing remittance codes so they can be added to adjudicate in Meditech appropriately Posts and records non A/R cash. Keeps journal which is reported to Accounting at month-end. Handles incoming calls concerning charges and payments. Refers questions to customer service or appropriate Department. Posts Health and Wellness, Pharmacy, Home Health and Registration cash daily. Posts daily credit card transactions for both credit card systems and ACH checks.

Revised Dates:

5/99, 2/00, 3/02, 8/03, 3/05, 10/05, 11/05, 11/07, 1/09, 11/11, 3/17, 2/20 2/23 Approved by TMMYERS Monday - Friday 8a - 430p