Remote - Cash Research Representative

Owens & Minor; United States; Remote; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A global healthcare company in the United States is seeking a Cash Research Representative to manage unapplied cash, recoupments, and refunds. Candidates should have a high school diploma and a year of related experience. This position requires problem-solving skills, and proficiency in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint. The work environment is an office setting with an anticipated salary range of $16 - $19.50/hour.

Qualifications

• One year of related experience is required.
• Basic data entry and calculator skills are necessary.
• Ability to read, write, and communicate in English.

Responsibilities

• Research and resolve unapplied cash and recoupments.
• Reconcile unmatched deposits with remittance advices.
• Post adjustments to appropriate accounts.

Skills

Problem solving

Communication Proficiency

Personal effectiveness/Credibility

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

JOB SUMMARY

The Cash Research Representative is responsible to research and resolve all unapplied cash, recoupments, refunds, audits and denials within department guidelines.

The anticipated salary range for this position is $16 - $19.50/hour. The actual compensation offered may vary based on job related factors such as experience, skills, education and location.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Reconciles unmatched deposits to electronic remittance advices, credit card, paper explanation of benefits, and/or any tool for cash distribution within company best practices
• Researches unapplied payments and denial of payments using internal sources, written communication, web sites and phone inquiries to determine appropriate accounts for payment application.
• Researches and applies unidentified/undistributed cash to the correct invoice line to ensure accurate account activity within best business practices.
• Processes denial of payments to correct invoice lines to expedite future collection and appeal activity within best business practices.
• Identifies payment discrepancies requiring notification, refund or recoupment to third party payers.
• Researches all refund requests and recoupments from payers to ensure within Contract and/or State Statues.
• Posts adjustments and recoveries to appropriate accounts as necessary based on company policies and procedures.
• Ensures standard protocol for Cash business practices are met.
• Performs other duties as required.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

• N/A

MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education and/or Experience

• High school diploma is required.
• One year of related experience is required.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations or Professional Designations

• NA

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES

• Problem solving
• Communication Proficiency
• Personal effectiveness/Credibility

Computer Skills

• Basic skills in excel, word and PowerPoint
• Basic data entry and calculator skills

Language Skills

• English (reading, writing, and verbal).

Mathematical Skills

• Basic level of mathematical proficiency.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

This is a stationary position that requires frequent sitting or standing, repetitive wrist motions, grasping, speaking, listening, close vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus. It also may require occasional lifting, carrying, walking, climbing, kneeling, bending/stooping, twisting, pulling/pushing, walking, bending, stooping, and reaching above the shoulder. Employees in this position must be physically able to efficiently perform the essential functions of the position. Reasonable accommodations will be provided to assist or enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position, upon request.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Work is performed in an office setting with exposure to moderate noise.

TRAVEL

Occasional travel as required.

OTHER INFORMATION

The essential duties and responsibilities, physical requirements, and work environment described above are representative of those typically required for this position but may vary depending on staffing and business needs at specific locations. The inclusion or omission of a specific duty or physical requirement is, therefore, not determinative of whether that function is essential to a specific individual’s position.

If you feel this opportunity could be the next step in your career, we encourage you to apply. This position will accept applications on an ongoing basis.

Owens & Minor is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, genetic information, religion, disability, age, status as a veteran, or any other status prohibited by applicable national, federal, state or local law.

Owens & Minor (O&M) is a global healthcare company providing innovative products and solutions across the continuum of care. Our integrated technology, products, and services empower healthcare providers and manufacturers as they make a difference in the lives of patients every day. O&M is headquartered in Richmond, Virginia and is comprised of 17,000+ global teammates. We operate within distribution, production, customer service, and sales facilities located across the Asia Pacific region, Europe, Latin America and North America. We are proud to service healthcare industry customers in 90 countries where we do business today.

Life at O&M

When you become an Owens & Minor teammate, you’re joining a diverse, vibrant organization with a focus on excellence and integrity. Guided by our shared values—Integrity, Development, Excellence, Accountability, Listening—O&M teammates strive to deliver superior service across the continuum of healthcare. O&M is committed to creating a growth-oriented culture that values each teammate’s perspective and contributions.