Posting Representative

Baptist Health - Central Alabama; Montgomery (AL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Health - Central Alabama is seeking a Posting Representative to accurately post insurance and patient payments to the correct patient accounts in a timely manner.

This role requires knowledge of Baptist Health's managed care contracts and the ability to identify underpayments and denials while properly billing the patient.

The ideal candidate will balance daily deposits, reconcile payments with contractual allowances and copays, and possess strong communication and bookkeeping skills.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Strong verbal and written communication.
• Excellent bookkeeping skills.
• Experience with posting payments and reconciling accounts.

Responsibilities

• Post insurance and patient payments to correct accounts accurately and timely.
• Identify underpayments and denials; ensure proper billing of patients.
• Reconcile payments with contractual allowances, copays, and deductibles.
• Balance daily bank deposits and maintain accurate records.

Skills

Communication skills

Bookkeeping

Computer skills

Cash posting experience

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Baptist Health is the largest healthcare system serving central Alabama, providing comprehensive hospital-based and outpatient services to nearly 60 percent of the residents in Montgomery, Autauga and Elmore counties.

To learn more about Baptist Health, visit us at https://www.baptistfirst.org.

Highlights

Summary

The Posting Representative shall be responsible to accurately post insurance and patient payments to the correct patient account in a timely manner. This individual will ensure accurate posting as it is essential to the operations of the Central Business Office and to the financial success of Baptist Health. The Posting Representative must have knowledge of all of Baptist Health's Managed Care contracts so that payments are posted correctly. The Representative shall be able to identify underpayments from insurance companies, identify problem areas that result in insurance denials and accurately bill the patient. The Representative is responsible to reconcile the insurance payment, the contractual allowance, and the patient's copay and/or deductible to the remit. Additionally, the Representative must balance the bank deposit daily.This position may have additional duties assigned that are within scope of the role.

Education / Experience: High school graduate or equivalent required.

License / Certification: None

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Ability to read and write proficiently. Demonstrated positive attitude and acceptance of Baptist Health values.
• Excellent bookkeeping skills.
• Ability to balance deposits with daily postings required.
• Strong computer skills required.
• Previous cash posting experience preferred.

Work Conditions/Physical Requirements:

Position requires sitting for 80% of the workday and mobility 20% of the workday.

There is occasional stooping, bending, kneeling, and crouching.

There is frequent reaching, use of hands and repetitive action.

Requires occasional lifting or carrying up to 25 pounds, pushing/pulling up to 50 pounds.

There is a continuous need for speaking with clear diction and hearing sensitivity in conversation either by phone or in person.

Continuous visual acuity at close and distant range.

Inside protected from weather conditions but not necessarily from temperature changes. Minimal noise levels.

Much exposure to computer work.

Occasional exposure to risk of electrical shock.

Some exposure to infectious disease while performing job-related tasks.

Some exposure to hazardous chemicals. Occasional exposure to radiation.

Primary Location:

Corporate

Job

Posting Representative

Posting Representative

Job Type

Regular-Full time

Shift

First Shift (United States of America)