Payment Associate

Harris Computer; Maharashtra; On-site; INR 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Job summary

Harris Computer is seeking a Revenue Cycle Management professional in Maharashtra, India to post payments from insurers, government programs, and patients into the RCM system. The role handles ERA/EOB processing, adjustments, refunds, and daily reconciliation to ensure accurate postings.

You will collaborate with billing and AR teams to correct claim errors, follow up on denials, generate periodic payment trend reports, and ensure HIPAA compliance and payer guidelines across all activities.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of experience in medical billing, payment posting, or revenue cycle management.
• Experience working with RCM software such as EPIC, eClinicalWorks, NextGen, Athenahealth, Kareo or Cerner.
• Strong understanding of insurance reimbursement and denial management.
• Proficiency in MS Excel, accounting principles, and payment reconciliation.
• Knowledge of HIPAA regulations and compliance standards.

Responsibilities

• Post payments from insurance companies, government programs (Medicare/Medicaid), and patients into the RCM system.
• Process Electronic Remittance Advices (ERA) and manual Explanation of Benefits (EOB).
• Apply necessary adjustments, refunds, and write-offs per payer guidelines.
• Balance and reconcile daily deposits with posted payments.
• Denial Management & Reconciliation: identify and post insurance denials while ensuring timely follow-up for resolution.
• Work with the billing and accounts receivable teams to correct claim errors and resubmit claims.
• Track underpayments and elevate discrepancies to the RCM Manager.
• Reporting & Documentation: maintain payment records and reconciliation reports, generate daily/weekly/monthly reports.
• Ensure compliance with HIPAA and Medicare guidelines.

Skills

Communication

Collaboration

Independent work

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field

Tools

EPIC

eClinicalWorks

NextGen

Athenahealth

Kareo

Cerner

Job description

• Post payments from insurance companies, government programs (Medicare/Medicaid), and patients into the RCM system.
• Process Electronic Remittance Advices (ERA) and manual Explanation of Benefits (EOB).
• Apply necessary adjustments, refunds, and write-offs per payer guidelines.
• Balance and reconcile daily deposits with posted payments.
• Denial Management & Reconciliation
• Identify and post insurance denials while ensuring timely follow-up for resolution.
• Work with the billing and accounts receivable teams to correct claim errors and resubmit claims.
• Track underpayments and elevate discrepancies to the RCM Manager.
• Reporting & Documentation
• Maintain accurate payment records and reconciliation reports.
• Generate daily, weekly, and monthly reports on payment trends, denials, and discrepancies.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and industry regulations (HIPAA, Medicare guidelines).
• Coordinate with the billing team, accounts receivable, and insurance companies to resolve payment discrepancies.
• Respond to inquiries from internal teams regarding posted payments.
• Escalate unresolved payment issues to the appropriate leadership.

Primary Functions

• Payment Processing & Posting
• Post payments from insurance companies, government programs (Medicare/Medicaid), and patients into the RCM system.
• Process Electronic Remittance Advices (ERA) and manual Explanation of Benefits (EOB).
• Apply necessary adjustments, refunds, and write-offs per payer guidelines.
• Balance and reconcile daily deposits with posted payments.
• Denial Management & Reconciliation
• Identify and post insurance denials while ensuring timely follow-up for resolution.
• Work with the billing and accounts receivable teams to correct claim errors and resubmit claims.
• Track underpayments and elevate discrepancies to the RCM Manager.
• Reporting & Documentation
• Maintain accurate payment records and reconciliation reports.
• Generate daily, weekly, and monthly reports on payment trends, denials, and discrepancies.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and industry regulations (HIPAA, Medicare guidelines).
• Communication & Collaboration
• Coordinate with the billing team, accounts receivable, and insurance companies to resolve payment discrepancies.
• Respond to inquiries from internal teams regarding posted payments.
• Escalate unresolved payment issues to the appropriate leadership.

Job Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field (preferred).
• 1-3 years of experience in medical billing, payment posting, or revenue cycle management.
• Experience working with RCM software (e.g., EPIC, eClinicalWorks, NextGen, Athenahealth,Kareo or Cerner
• Strong understanding of insurance reimbursement, medical billing, and denial management.
• Proficiency in MS Excel, accounting principles, and payment reconciliation.
• Knowledge of HIPAA regulations and compliance standards.

Additional Qualifications(Good to Have): Any diploma or Higher Degree.

Soft/ Behavior Skills

• Good Communication and Collaboration.
• Strong ARO
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• Strong analytical and creative problem-solving skills

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by people assigned to this job. It is not designed to be utilized as a comprehensive list of all duties,

responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.