What are the responsibilities and job description for the Revenue Cycle Representative (Payment Posting) position at Chestnut Health Systems?
Overview
Join our team as our next full-time Revenue Cycle Representative (Payment Posting)! Are you detail-oriented, organized, and looking to grow in a dynamic healthcare environment? Chestnut Health Systems is seeking a Revenue Cycle Representative to play a key role in ensuring accurate payment processing and financial accountability. If you’re a self-starter with strong data entry, analytical, and organizational skills, we want you to join our team!
Chestnut Health Systems is a leading provider of behavioral and primary health care services. Over four decades, Chestnut has grown to almost 800 committed, compassionate employees providing substance use, mental health, and primary care treatment to patients in Illinois and Missouri. We provide fully integrated care for all our patients by combining behavioral health care services with our community-based primary care health centers. Chestnut also conducts research and training throughout the U.S.A.
If you’re ready to grow your career in a fast-paced, rewarding environment, apply today and take the first step toward joining our dedicated team!
**Please note to be considered for a position you must attach a resume, complete the application, and answer all screening questions.
Responsibilities
- Accurately post payments received from insurance companies and clients, applying contractual discounts as needed.
- Ensure proper allocation of payments, co-pays, deductibles, and co-insurance, while maintaining balance across all accounts.
- Process denials with appropriate coding (CPT, ICD~9/10, HCPC), and route claims for follow-up.
- Assist with write-offs as directed by leadership and maintain organized filing systems for the Revenue Cycle department.
- Collaborate with team members and participate in meetings to support overall department success.
- Uphold Chestnut’s high standards for customer service excellence and protect confidential financial and client information.
Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED required, with a minimum of one year of experience in an office clerical or customer service environment.
- Familiarity with medical terminology, insurance reimbursements, and electronic medical record systems preferred.
- Strong data entry skills, intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel), and comfort navigating websites.
- Attention to detail, excellent interpersonal skills, and the ability to maintain confidentiality, especially regarding HIPAA regulations.
- Ability to work independently with good time management skills, as well as communicate clearly and professionally with a diverse team.
Are you intrigued by this job but don’t meet every single requirement? Chestnut is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. If you’re excited about any of our posted positions but your experience doesn’t line up perfectly, please apply anyway! We’d love to explore the possibilities with you.
Chestnut Health Systems is a leader in the effort to achieve health equity, providing high-quality health and human services in underserved communities. We deliver trauma-informed, fully integrated care by combining behavioral health with community-based primary health care. Chestnut’s research division is nationally recognized for its contribution to evidence-based practices. Our empathic and innovative employees live our mission of making a difference.
Chestnut offers a new salary structure and robust benefits!
EOE – Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled. Chestnut welcomes applications from qualified individuals with recovery experience.
The anticipated starting pay for new hires for this position is between $17.00 - $18.00 an hour. There are several factors taken into consideration in determining base pay, including but not limited to: job-related qualifications, skills, education, experience, local market conditions, and internal equity.
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Salary : $17 - $18