Posting Specialist I

Role Description

The Payment Workflow Specialist is responsible for reviewing trip records for accuracy, including payment amounts, contractual adjustments, patient responsibility, and payer details. This role involves:

• Correcting posting errors
• Investigating account discrepancies
• Ensuring payments are accurately processed
• Conducting quality assurance checks
• Responding to posting-related inquiries
• Assisting in resolving issues efficiently

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Review trips to verify that payments are posted correctly and match contractual agreements and patient responsibility
• Correct posting errors and document changes for record-keeping and future reference
• Review payments for trips sent to collections to ensure accurate handling and proper reporting to the agency
• Conduct quality assurance checks on payment posting processes, including NSA trips and trips flagged for write-offs
• Investigate missing payments, determine the cause, and take appropriate actions to resolve and update payment records
• Respond to emails related to trip questions from internal and external associates
• Investigate items flagged for non-posting due to missing EOBs, ensuring timely resolution and accurate posting
• Respond to posting-related inquiries from clients, vendors, and internal team members in a timely manner
• Adhere to all HIPAA privacy policies and procedures; this includes always maintaining the confidentiality and security of sensitive patient information
• Maintain consistent compliance with company attendance policies
• QA BPO posting functions
• Additional job duties as assigned

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• 1–2 years of experience in medical billing and basic accounting principles preferred but not required
• Strong experience with payment posting, deposit reconciliation, and refund research
• Proficiency with Practice Management Systems (PMS)
• Ability to navigate various websites efficiently for remittance retrieval
• Skilled in 10-key data entry (minimum 10,000 keystrokes per hour)
• Ability to type at least 35 WPM
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel (basic functions such as adding/removing rows/columns, AutoSum, and copying worksheets)
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in financial transactions
• Ability to read and interpret Explanation of Benefits (EOBs)
• Excellent time management and multitasking skills
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to meet deadlines
• Experience balancing accounts and reconciling payments
• Strong communication skills to interact effectively with clients, vendors, and internal teams
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive financial data with discretion
• Capability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to independently manage all aspects of the job role including required goals and business practices in a remote environment

Benefits

• Competitive salary, commensurate with experience
• Comprehensive benefits package, including 401(k) Plan

Company Description

Sarnova is an Equal Opportunity Employer. EO/M/F/Veterans/Disabled.