Cash Applications Specialist - Remote (Must be a resident of Texas)

The Remote Cash Applications Specialist is responsible for processing payments for the department.  This position will also be responsible for being able to see trends in insurance payments, identifying patterns and contacting insurance companies for resolution.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Post all manual and electronic payments to patient’s accounts
• Perform reconciliations to the general ledger and other month-end procedures
• Identify patterns of over payments and bring them to the attention of appropriate supervisory personnel; identify billing errors, inaccurate payments, posting errors and resolve accordingly
• Review insurance remittance advices for accuracy
• Assure all monthly, weekly, and daily deadlines are met in the cash applications process.
• Research unidentified payments and/or recoupment to determine appropriate resolution
• Notify appropriate personnel of trends or problems with specific payers
• Identify and coordinate remittance issues with accounts receivable departmental staff
• Notify appropriate personnel of trends or problems with specific payers
• Other job-related duties as assigned

KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE:

• High School Diploma required
• 2 Years payment posting, and AR experience preferred
• Ability to communicate effectively and professionally
• Detail oriented, organizational and time management skills
• Ability to prioritize and multi-task
• Computer Literacy
• Professional phone skills
• Ability to work overtime as needed

WORKING CONDITIONS AND LOCATION

• This is a fully remote position that requires minimum internet standards as set by Emergicon.  A satisfactory internet speed test is required.
• Prolonged sitting/standing at a workstation with repetitive hand and wrist motions.
• Employee must be a verifiable Texas resident.

Emergicon requires satisfactory pre-employment drug testing and background check.