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Northeast Georgia Health System is rooted in a foundation of improving the health of our communities.

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Job Summary

The Payment Poster is responsible for ensuring all medical payments received by mail, electronic downloads or telephone are applied to patient accounts in a timely and accurate manner. The Payment Poster is also responsible for applying zero payments and adjustments to patient accounts.

Minimum Job Qualifications

• Licensure or other certifications:

• Educational Requirements: High School Diploma or GED.

• Minimum Experience: Two (2) years or more experience in billing, collections, and/or reimbursement in a medical setting.

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Preferred Job Qualifications

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Job Specific and Unique Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Reconciliation skills

• Posses a firm understanding of debits and credits, electronic payment posting

• Have the ability to interpret EOBs

• Must possess strong computer skills and the ability to multi task and prioritize
  

Essential Tasks and Responsibilities

• Processes payments from insurance companies, patients and electronic funds transfers daily.

• Assumes responsibility for staying updated on changes to payor contracts and fee schedule.

• Advises Posting Manager of unusual trends in denied charges, rejected claims or other issues that affect reimbursement.

• Insures pay corrections are completed prior to month end closing.

• Corrects accounts as designated by other employees or management.

• Maintains payment posting to within two days of posting. Advises Posting Manager if this is a problem at any time.

• Routes all EOB's to the designated Biller/Collector to follow up on unpaid claims and/or zero posting.

• Routes EOB's posted to batch unmatched to designated collector for follow-up.

• Informs Posting Manager of all postings to unmatched account.

• Drops charges and/or adjustments as requested and approved by management.

• Assists other employees and/or management with any issues pertaining to payment adjustment and/or zero (denial) payments.

• Assists with special projects as assigned.

Physical Demands

• Weight Lifted: Up to 20 lbs, Occasionally 0-30% of time

• Weight Carried: Up to 20 lbs, Occasionally 0-30% of time

• Vision: Moderate, Frequently 31-65% of time

• Kneeling/Stooping/Bending: Occasionally 0-30%

• Standing/Walking: Occasionally 0-30%

• Pushing/Pulling: Occasionally 0-30%

• Intensity of Work: Occasionally 0-30%

• Job Requires: Reading, Writing, Reasoning, Talking, Keyboarding

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Northeast Georgia Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will not tolerate discrimination in employment on the basis of race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, disability, ethnicity, national origin, marital status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected classification or status.