Payment Poster

Georgia Eye Institute of the Southeast LLC; Richmond Hill (GA); Hybrid; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Georgia Eye Institute of the Southeast LLC is seeking a Payment Poster to join our Revenue Cycle team in Richmond Hill, GA. The role posts payments, adjustments, and denials to patient accounts in the practice management system, ensuring accuracy and timely processing within the revenue cycle.

The ideal candidate has 1–2 years in medical payment posting and strong EHR/practice management software skills, with meticulous attention to detail and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• Minimum 1–2 years of experience in medical payment posting or related field.
• Proficiency with EHR and practice management software.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in data entry and posting.

Responsibilities

• Accurately post all payments, adjustments, and denials to patient accounts from insurers, patients, and third-party payers.
• May perform daily payment reconciliation, balancing posted payments and deposits and researching discrepancies.
• Identify denials and underpayments and escalate as needed to billing or collections.
• Process daily batches of payments and ensure correct application to patient accounts.
• Enter/update patient insurance information ensuring accuracy and completeness.
• Collaborate with billing to resolve discrepancies and provide posting status updates.
• Generate/review daily/weekly/monthly reports on posting and reconciliation.
• Adhere to HIPAA and maintain patient confidentiality.
• Assist in process improvements to increase efficiency and accuracy.
• Support billing/collections and participate in special projects.

Skills

Attention to detail

Data entry

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate's degree or medical billing/coding certification

Tools

Practice management software

EHR

Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, Teams)

Job description

Description

Job Title

Payment Poster

Location

Richmond Hill, GA | Hybrid-Remote

Employment Type

Full-time

Reports To

Billing Manager

Department

Revenue Cycle

Job Summary

The Payment Poster is responsible for accurately posting payments, adjustments, and denials to patient accounts in the practice management system. This role ensures that all payments from insurance companies, patients, and other third-party payers are posted promptly and accurately, contributing to the overall e?ciency of the revenue cycle. The ideal candidate will possess strong attention to detail, knowledge of medical billing procedures, and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Accurately post all payments, adjustments, and denials to patient accounts from insurance companies, patients, and other third-party payers.
• May be responsible for daily payment reconciliation, ensuring posted payments, deposits, and payment batches are accurately balanced while researching and resolving discrepancies as needed.
• Identify and document reasons for denials and underpayments, and escalated to the appropriate billing or collections team for follow-up.
• Process daily batches of payments and ensure that all payments are applied to the correct patient accounts.
• Enter and update patient insurance information as needed, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
• Collaborate with the billing team to resolve discrepancies and provide updates on payment posting status.
• Generate and review daily, weekly, and monthly reports related to payment posting and reconciliation activities.
• Adhere to HIPAA regulations and maintain patient confidentiality at all times.
• Assist in identifying and implementing process improvements to increase the e?ciency and accuracy of payment posting.
• Provide support to the billing and collections team as needed, including assisting with special projects or tasks.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required; associate's degree or certification in medical billing/ coding preferred.
• Minimum of 1-2 years of experience in medical payment posting, medical billing, or a related field.
• Proficiency in practice management software, electronic health records (EHR), and Microsoft O?ce (Excel, Word, Outlook and Teams).
• Understanding of insurance explanation of benefits (EOBs), electronic remittance advice (ERA), and general medical billing practices.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in data entry and payment posting.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize e?ectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to identify and resolve discrepancies and issues related to payment posting.
• Ability to work as part of a team and collaborate with other departments.