Payment Posting Specialist

Payment Posting SpecialistHelp Keep Revenue Moving — Join Our Revenue Cycle Team!We're looking for a detail-oriented, organized, and motivated Payment Posting Specialist to join our team on a temporary/contract basis. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with healthcare or dental revenue cycle experience who enjoys working with numbers, solving payment discrepancies, and keeping financial operations running smoothly.As a Payment Posting Specialist, you'll play an important role in maintaining revenue integrity, reducing accounts receivable (AR) aging, and supporting consistent cash flow. Your accuracy and attention to detail will make a direct impact on the efficiency and success of our revenue cycle operations.If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, enjoy digging into payment details, and take pride in getting the numbers right, we'd love to meet you!What You'll DoPayment PostingRetrieve Explanation of Benefits (EOBs) from multiple payer portals.Accurately post payments, adjustments, and denials into the practice management system.Ensure payment postings align with payer guidelines and contractual terms.Maintain accurate and timely account information.Research & ReconciliationInvestigate payment variances, underpayments, and missing information.Research discrepancies and determine appropriate resolution.Partner with billing and revenue cycle team members to resolve payment issues.Identify and escalate recurring discrepancies and payer trends.Help ensure accounts are accurately reconciled and updated.Denial SupportReview denied and underpaid claims and conduct research as needed.Support the preparation of corrected claims and appeals.Identify recurring denial and reimbursement trends.Escalate issues that may require additional payer or billing team follow-up.Contribute to initiatives designed to improve reimbursement and reduce preventable payment issues.RequirementsWhat You'll BringWe're looking for someone who combines accuracy, efficiency, and a strong understanding of healthcare revenue cycle processes.Required QualificationsHigh school diploma or equivalent required.1–3 years of experience in payment posting, medical/dental billing, or revenue cycle operations.Experience navigating payer portals and retrieving EOBs.Basic understanding of insurance claims processing and reimbursement.Experience with healthcare or dental practice management systems.Preferred QualificationsAssociate degree preferred.Experience with iDentalSoft is a plus.Previous experience working in a high-volume payment posting environment.Skills & CompetenciesThe successful candidate will be:Highly detail-oriented with a strong commitment to accuracy.Analytical and comfortable researching and resolving discrepancies.Able to manage a high-volume workload while maintaining quality.Organized and effective at prioritizing competing tasks.A strong communicator and collaborative team member.Comfortable working independently and following established processes.Dependable, professional, and committed to meeting deadlines.Why Join Us?This role offers the opportunity to become an important part of a team focused on accurate payments, efficient revenue cycle operations, and excellent financial performance. You'll work in a fast-paced environment where your attention to detail matters and where your ability to identify and resolve payment issues can make a meaningful difference. If you're ready to bring your revenue cycle experience, problem-solving skills, and commitment to accuracy to a team that values your contribution, we encourage you to apply!