Cash Poster in Salida, California at AMERICAN ADVANCED MANAGEMENT

DESCRIPTION OF POSITON

This job description is a record of the essential functions of the listed job. The job description provides the employee, CEO, Human Resources, applicants, and other agencies with a clear understanding of the job, where it fits into the organization, and the skill and work requirements in relation to other jobs. Jobs are always changing to some degree and the existence of the approved job description is not intended to limit normal change and growth. The facility will make reasonable accommodations to otherwise qualified individuals who are capable of performing the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.

POPULATION SERVED

The position does not involve direct patient care for a population of patients ages 18 and older. Age specific experience and/or special training and/or expertise are not required to serve this population.

POSITION SUMMARY

Under general supervision of the CFO and/or Business Office Manager, the Cash Poster is responsible for the posting of line item insurance payments and patient payments into the billing system, posting of declines, charge corrections, and preparation of daily deposits and reconciliation/audit of posted transactions.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

Two (2) years of payment posting and medical billing experience required. 3 or more years of experience in a hospital or centralized business office environment required. Must have intermediate knowledge of collections industry laws, regulations and processes. Must have strong negotiation skills. Must have basic computer skills. Ability to maintain the highest level of confidentiality. Ability to maintain accuracy, perform routine mathematical calculations, and approach problems/decision analytically. Excellent interpersonal, written and oral communication skills. Ability to work in a team fostered environment. Ability to multi-task, prioritize and organize work. Ability to adapt to a flexible schedule. Experience working within a multi-facility hospital business office environment preferred. General hospital accounts receivable accounts knowledge is required. College education, previous insurance company claims experience and/or health care billing trade school education may be considered in lieu of formal hospital experience. Knowledge of insurance payment processing and able to read EOBs.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Posts payments and adjustments exceptions from an electronic file, and ensures each batch is balanced daily.
• Posts payment and adjustments from bank lock-box and ensures each batch is balanced daily.
• Posts other types of payment and adjustments from collection agency, interoffice transfers, time of service and credit card payments.
• Reviews Explanation of Benefits and 835 payment files to assure proper payment and adjustment has been received.
• Verifies appropriate financial classification status is loaded into registration.
• Log payments to daily cash log.
• Daily/Weekly/Monthly/ Quarterly/ Semi-Annual Cash Reconciliation duties as assigned.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

DEMANDS AND CHARACTERISTICS OF WORK, EQUIPMENT USAGE, AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Standing/Walking – 34-66%
• Sitting – 34-66%
• Twisting – 34-66%
• Lifting/Carrying – 34-66%
• Pushing/Pulling – 34-66%
• Climbing (Ascending/descending) -1-33%
• Bending/Stooping – 34-66%
• Using arm muscles frequently or for extended periods – 34-66%
• Using leg muscles frequently or for extended periods – 34-66%
• Using back muscles frequently or for extended periods – 34-66%

LIFTING REQUIREMENTS

• 2-10 Pounds – 34-66%
• 11-20 Pounds – 34-66%
• 21-30 Pounds -1-33%
• 31-40 Pounds -1-33%
• 41-50 Pounds -1-33%
• 51 Pounds or More -1-33%

WORKING ENVIRONMENT

• Working in hot, cold, wet surroundings -67-100%
• Working outdoors – 34-66%
• Working with or near chemicals -1-33%
• Working near radiation sources -1-33%
• Potential exposure to communicable diseases -1-33%
• Working with hazardous waste materials -1-33%
• Utilizing essential upgraded or adaptive equipment as industry standards require -1-33%
• Using hand tools -1-33%
• Potential for cuts and bruises -1-33%
• Driving company or personal vehicle -1-33%

EXCHANGE OF IDEAS

• Ability to express or exchange ideas -67-100%
• Ability to understand communication of others with or without adaptive devices -67-100%
• Ability to perform secondary level math -67-100%
• Ability to read at a secondary level -67-100%

WORKPLACE BEHAVIORS

• RESULTS ORIENTATION – Meets current objectives and positions the organization for future growth. Completes daily tasks and assignments and processes large volumes of work associated with the operation of the department.
• SOCIAL SENSITIVITY - Builds positive relationships based on respect for others. Demonstrates a helpful, positive attitude. Maintains effective communication with peers, medical staff, patients, visitors, and families.
• QUALITY OUTCOMES – Meets and exceeds expectations of internal and external customers. All organizational and departmental standards regarding quality of performance are met. Demonstrates a strong commitment to confidentiality. Participates in quality improvement programs as directed.
• SAFE WORKING ENVIRONMENT – Demonstrates an awareness of and adherence to safety and legal requirements established at the facility with an emphasis on maintaining a safe environment for all persons working in the facility.
• Accident/Injury Reporting – Reports any accidents, injuries, and unsafe equipment and conditions to supervisor by the end of the shift and reports any pre-existing conditions as identified by the ADA.
• Unsafe Conditions – Immediately reports and corrects, if possible, unsafe conditions or equipment.
• Workplace Standards – Compiles with relevant regulations, standards and policies governing safe workplace environment (OSHA, Accreditation, etc.)
• Safety Techniques – Maintains current knowledge of all aspects of the facility’s safety program by attending safety-related training as mandated upon hire and thereafter as required by facility.
• Modified Work – Accepts modified work assignments after receiving the physician’s release to return to work following an accident/ injury.
• Follows Prescribed/Recommended Treatment – Follows the prescribed/recommended treatment given by treating physician(s) after an accident/injury.
• EDUCATION – Participates in required in-services and educational programs on an ongoing basis.
• ATTENDANCE AND PUNCTUALITY – Follows all facility guidelines outlining standards of attendance and punctuality. Responsible for reporting to and completing work at assigned times.

UNIVERSAL PRECAUTIONS

Universal precautions will be observed in order to prevent contact with blood or other potentially infectious materials. Under circumstances in which differentiation between body fluid types is difficult or impossible, all body fluids shall be considered potentially infectious materials. All blood or other potentially infectious materials will be considered infectious regardless of the status. The category shown below is designed to communicate the risk of exposure for this particular position.

Category II

• Tasks involve no contact with moist body substances, non-intact skin or mucous membranes.
• The employee must have the ability to perform essential functions without posing a “direct threat” in the workplace.