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Cash Posting Specialist

Inspired by faith. Driven by innovation. Powered by humankindness. CommonSpirit Health is building a healthier future for all through its integrated health services. As one of the nation's largest nonprofit Catholic healthcare organizations, CommonSpirit Health delivers more than 20 million patient encounters annually through more than 2,300 clinics, care sites and 137 hospital-based locations, in addition to its home-based services and virtual care offerings. CommonSpirit has more than 157,000 employees, 45,000 nurses and 25,000 physicians and advanced practice providers across 24 states and contributes more than $4.2 billion annually in charity care, community benefits and unreimbursed government programs. Together with our patients, physicians, partners, and communities, we are creating a more just, equitable, and innovative healthcare delivery system.

The posted compensation range of $15.71 - $22.19 /hour is a reasonable estimate that extends from the lowest to the highest pay CommonSpirit in good faith believes it might pay for this particular job, based on the circumstances at the time of posting. CommonSpirit may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range as permitted by law.

A compensation range of $15/hr - $18.52/hr is the reasonable estimate that CommonSpirit in good faith believes it might pay for this particular job based on the circumstances at the time of posting. CommonSpirit may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range as permitted by law. While you're busy impacting the healthcare industry, we'll take care of you with benefits that include health/dental/vision, FSA, matching retirement plans, paid vacation, adoption assistance, annual bonus eligibility and more!

Job Summary and Responsibilities

The following are representative of the duties and responsibilities the Cash Posting Specialist is expected to perform while exemplifying the five YRMC values of integrity, respect, accountability, quality, and commitment. In interacting with others the Cash Posting Specialist is expected to: 1) maintain and enhance the self-esteem of others, 2) listen and respond to others using empathy, 3) ask for help from others in solving problems, 4) share thoughts and rationale with others, 5) provide support without removing the responsibility of others.

• Completes appropriate posting of payments to the accounts receivable and applies denials using the collection tool and policies and procedures to achieve department and hospital goals.
• Researches all overpayments and ensures batches balance with the remittances.
• Ensures miscellaneous cash is posted to the correct GL numbers.
• Posts contractual agreement and other adjustments on a daily basis, ensuring appropriate account reconciliation and resolution.
• Maintains and facilitates communication within the business and clinical divisions.
• Responds professionally and within appropriate timeframes to telephone, e-mail and task inquiries.
• Participates in staff meetings, performance improvement activities and committees as assigned. Utilizes Issues Log when necessary.
• Meets productivity standards for posting payments and denials in an effort to achieve claim resolution.
• Other job duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

• High School graduate or GED
• Six months of clerical experience in an office setting; hospital or clinic collection experience preferred. Basic math skills necessary to resolve accounting issues related to cash posting.
• Basic knowledge of accounting principles preferred; credit, accounting or accounts receivable experience preferred.
• Knowledge of coding rules and guidelines and the ability to appropriately interpret EOBs for acute care and ambulatory services preferred.
• Knowledge of 835 process to ensure accurate posting of accounts preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing providing excellent customer service.
• Excellent organizational skills and the ability to handle multiple priorities/tasks simultaneously in a fast paced environment.
• Ability to maintain acute attention to detail.
• Basic computer literacy and proficiency in Microsoft Windows.
• Basic proficiency with MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel)
• Experience with insurance billing computer applications preferred.
• Ability to operate 10 key calculator by touch.

Unless directed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement, applications for this position will be considered on a rolling basis. CommonSpirit Health cannot anticipate the date by which a successful candidate may be identified.

CommonSpirit Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, parental status, ancestry, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

CommonSpirit Health will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c). External hires must pass a post-offer, pre-employment background check/drug screen. Qualified applicants with an arrest and/or conviction will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with federal and state laws, as well as applicable local ordinances, ban the box laws, including but not limited to the San Francisco and Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinances. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by telephone at (415) ###-#### and let us know the nature of your request. We will only respond to messages left that involve a request for a reasonable accommodation in the application process. We will accommodate the needs of any qualified candidate who requests a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). CommonSpirit Health participates in E-Verify.