Patient Payment Poster (Medical Billing Office)

TAG MedStaffing; New York (NY); On-site; USD 23,298 - 33,182; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare staffing agency is seeking a detail-oriented Patient Payment Poster for a medical billing office in Westchester County, NY. Responsibilities include posting patient and insurance payments accurately using NextGen, processing lockbox deposits, and reconciling cash control. Prior experience in medical billing and proficiency in NextGen and Phreesia are essential. Ideal candidates will demonstrate reliability and strong communication skills while maintaining HIPAA compliance in a high-volume environment.

Qualifications

• Prior experience posting payments in a medical billing environment required.
• Proficient in interpreting and posting EOBs.

Responsibilities

• Accurately post patient and insurance payments in NextGen using correct reason codes.
• Process lockbox deposits and balance batches.
• Review EOBs to identify patient responsibility and resolve discrepancies.
• Adjust patient credits and maintain HIPAA-compliant records.
• Utilize electronic billing systems and support process improvements.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Reliable

Efficient in high-volume payment posting

Strong teamwork

Professional communication skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Coursework or certification in medical billing

Tools

NextGen

Phreesia

Job description

Job Overview – Patient Payment Poster (Medical Billing Office)

Compensation: $20.50/hour

Location: Westchester County, NY

Schedule: Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM

TAG MedStaffing is hiring a Patient Payment Poster in Westchester County, NY, for our client’s medical billing office. This temp-to-perm role involves accurately posting payments, managing EOB adjudication, and maintaining HIPAA compliance using systems like NextGen and Phreesia. Ideal for detail-oriented candidates with experience in high-volume medical billing environments.

Responsibilities as the Patient Payment Poster

• Payment Processing: Accurately post patient and insurance payments in NextGen using correct reason codes.
• Reconciliation & Reporting: Process lockbox deposits, balance batches, and assist with cash control reconciliation.
• EOB Analysis: Review EOBs to identify patient responsibility and resolve posting discrepancies.
• Credit & Documentation Management: Adjust patient credits and maintain HIPAA-compliant record handling.
• Workflow Support: Utilize electronic billing systems, participate in team coverage, and support process improvements.

Qualifications for the Patient Payment Poster

• Education: High school diploma or GED required; coursework or certification in medical billing preferred.
• Experience: Prior experience posting payments in a medical billing environment required.
• Technical Skills: Proficient in NextGen and Phreesia, with strong experience interpreting and posting EOBs.
• Skills & Attributes: Detail-oriented, reliable, and efficient in high-volume payment posting, with strong teamwork and professional communication skills.

Application Notice

Qualified candidates will be contacted within 2 business days of application. If an applicant does not meet the above criteria, TAG MedStaffing will keep your resume on file for future opportunities and may contact you for further discussion.