Payment Representative - Remote

Tenet Healthcare; United States; Remote; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a detail-oriented individual to join their Reimbursement and Cash Management team. This role involves performing essential payment application functions, including posting and reconciling patient accounts. The ideal candidate will possess strong computer skills, particularly in MS Excel, and have a customer service-oriented mindset. With a focus on accuracy and organization, you will play a key role in ensuring financial processes run smoothly. This position offers a competitive hourly pay and a comprehensive benefits package, making it an exciting opportunity for those looking to advance their career in healthcare finance.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

401k with Employer Match

Employee Assistance Program

Employee Discount Program

Voluntary Benefits

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 2-3 years of related experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform payment application functions for patient accounts.
• Maintain daily cash log and reconcile bank deposits.
• Research and clear Unapplied Accounts.

Skills

MS Word

Excel

Outlook

Customer Service

Data Entry

Analytical Skills

Problem-Solving

Education

High School Diploma

2-3 Years of Related Experience

Job description

JOB SUMMARY

Responsible for performing the payment application functions within the Reimbursement and Cash Management team.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Include the following. Others may be assigned.

• Performs manual and electronic posting functions for all Managed Care, Commercial and Government payors for all patient accounts, including cash balancing and reconciliation of bank deposits.
• Maintains knowledge of insurance rejection/denial processing and appropriately posts information for collection and follow-up activity.
• Maintains daily cash log within excel tracking payment posting completion level
• Post payment corrections, payment transfers, NSF’s, inter-facility transfers,
• Payroll deductions and any other cash transactions for A/R accounts according to
• established guidelines.
• Research and clear Unapplied Accounts (bank, MCare, MCaid) using established Identification function/process.
• Reconciles bank and special accounts which may include research, payment transfer or payment refund.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Computer skills: MS Word, Excel, and Outlook; knowledge of Tenet systems a plus
• Good interpersonal skills
• Strong customer service attitude and ability to work independently as well as in a team
• Well organized and attentive to detail
• Good math, analytical and problem-solving skills
• Data entry and 10-key by touch

Conifer requires its candidates, as applicable and as permitted by law, to obtain and provide confirmation of all required vaccinations and screenings prior to the start of employment. This may include, but is not limited to, the COVID-19 vaccination, influenza vaccination, and/or any future required vaccines and screenings.

EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE

Include minimum education, technical training, and/or experience required to perform the job.

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 2-3 years of related experience; payment posting a plus

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Must be able to work in sitting position, use computer and answer telephone

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Normal office environment

As a part of the Tenet and Catholic Health Initiatives family, Conifer Health brings 30 years of healthcare industry expertise to clients in more than 135 local regions nationwide. We help our clients strengthen their financial and clinical performance, serve their communities, and succeed at the business of healthcare. Conifer Health helps organizations transition from volume to value-based care, enhance the consumer and patient healthcare experience and improve quality, cost, and access to healthcare. Are you ready to be part of our solutions? Welcome to the company that gives you the resources and incentives to redefine healthcare services, with a competitive benefits package and leadership to take your career to the next step!

Compensation and Benefit Information

Compensation

• Pay:$14.50 - $21.80 per hour. Compensation depends on location, qualifications, and experience.
• Position may be eligible for a signing bonus for qualified new hires, subject to employment status.
• Conifer observed holidays receive time and a half.

Benefits

Conifer offers the following benefits, subject to employment status:

• Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance
• Paid time off (vacation & sick leave) – min of 12 days per year, accrue at a rate of approximately 1.84 hours per 40 hours worked.
• 401k with up to 6% employer match
• 10 paid holidays per year
• Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
• Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program
• Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, AD&D, auto & home insurance.
• For Colorado employees, Conifer offers paid leave in accordance with Colorado’s Healthy Families and Workplaces Act.