What are the responsibilities and job description for the Posting Specialist - Lafayette, LA position at LHC Group?
Summary
This position retrieves electronic remittances and/or lockbox payments, matches ERA to deposit, and posts into the respective revenue system on a daily basis.
Responsibilities
- Retrieves electronic remittances and/or lockbox payments, matches ERA to deposit, and posts into the respective revenue system on a daily basis.
- Reviews matched 835 files from electronic payments and logs the matched files on assigned sheet. Researches and resolves any variances.
- Posts any error/exception reports and interest manually daily.
- Retrieves hard copy Explanation of Benefits (EOB) and posts manually.
- Input cash activity on posting spreadsheets for tracking purposes daily.
- Balances payment report, remittance amount, and deposit amount on all spreadsheets on a weekly basis.
- Saves all files for non-ar cash items for Financial Reporting.
- Uploads payment back up and Payment Report into HCHB for all manual postings.
- Posts and reconciles zero remits if included as a takeback on a payment received.
- Posts payments to unapplied cash.
- Researches and resolves unposted cash on a timely basis.
- Communicates with customers, facilities, operations, Home Office, payors & staff in an expedient and respectful manner.
- Balances posting spreadsheet, deposit report, and cash flow daily and monthly. Researches and resolves any variances.
- Maintains individual access to website portals that are needed to pull EOB’s.
- Problem solves independently before referring issues to a Supervisor/Manager for resolution.
- Performs similar, comparable, or related duties as may be required or assigned.
Education and Experience
- Formal Education: High School Diploma or equivalent
- Experience: 1 year
- License, Registration, and / or Certification Requirement: No
- Medical billing/collections experience required.
- Home Health billing/collections experience desired.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Excellent organizational and analytical skills.
- Basic PC skills including PC based applications (MS Word, Excel).
- Mathematical aptitude.
- Detail oriented.
Company Overview LHC Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.
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LHC Group Inc Home Office a part of LHC Group family of providers – the preferred post-acute care partner for hospitals, physicians, and families nationwide. We deliver high-quality, cost-effective care that supports our patients when and where they need it. From our home health, hospice, and community-based services to inpatient care at our clinics and hospitals, our mission is to reach more patients and families with effective and efficient healthcare. More hospitals, physicians, and families choose LHC Group because we are united by a single shared purpose: It's all about helping people.