EMS Cash Application Specialist

EMS Cash Application Specialist

Under administrative review, is responsible for posting received credits, zero-pays, understanding and processing revenue sources, and identifying and reporting revenue changes for clients. The Cash Application Specialist may perform clerical duties as needed, as well as participate in other projects or special assignments throughout the PBS Operations Department when appropriate.

All representatives will conduct insurance verification as needed and are required to complete prebilling training to qualify for the role.

MUST HAVE EXPERIENCE POSTING PAYMENTS FROM HEALTH INSURANCES. NOT REMOTE. IN OFFICE POSITION ONLY.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities of the EMS Cash Application Specialist

• Post payments to respective patient accounts and balance to check, day and
• Read, analyze and process EOBs from Commercial, Auto, Workman's comp, Government insurances adding contractual credits as applicable.
• Balance to check, day and client all payments that were posted
• Detail posted-payment specification in notes as
• File and maintain paperwork pursuant to Cash Application under Minimum Necessary and HIPAA regulations and standards.
• Collaborate with other departments by researching payments upon
• Post and balance refunds when
• Assist with the clerical duties of the Cash Applications Team, including other representative's tasks when needed.
• Fulfil other related duties, as assigned by managerial or supervisory
• Audit zero-pay EOBs and process withholdings; balancing the
• Always ensure accuracy and attention to
• Abide by client regulations and post
• Meet posting per hour/day metrics and pass Quality Assurance
• Demonstrates knowledge and compliance of insurance, local, state, and federal
• Ability to complete tasks efficiently both individually and in a group
• Handle assigned correspondence fulfilling any other duties as assigned by managerial

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications of the EMS Cash Application Specialist

• High school diploma or equivalent accepted, College Preferred
• A minimum of 1-2 years of experience in:
  • Revenue cycle collections required
  • Insurance payment processing
  • Insurance follow-up
  • Previous experience in EMS preferred but not
• Knowledge of CPT, ICD-9/10 and HCPCS
• Sharp intelligence of government payers and other commercial/managed care carrier rules and processes in a professional billing environment
• Ability to "multi-task" and handle fair amount of stress when
• Ability to follow policies and procedures and identify
• Ability to engage critical-thinking and identify
• Intermediate skills with Microsoft Office applications: Word, Excel
• Initiative to learn new tasks and the ability to apply acquired knowledge to future duties
• Flexibility, adaptability, and accountability are necessary for optimum client results

Salary or Wage Range

USD $21.00 - USD $24.00 /Hr. rates offered based on years of experience