Patient Account Representative I Cash Applications Clerk (On-Site/Hybrid)

At NorthBay Health, the Cash Applications Clerk is responsible for preparing the daily receipts lockbox, processing the 835 Electronic Remittance and correctly posting payments and adjustments to patient accounts in the financial system.  In accordance with department procedures, the cash applications clerks are responsible for posting denial codes, accelerating patient statements, resolving unidentified cash and working closely with Accounting to reconcile the cash clearing accounts. 

At NorthBay Health, our vision is to be the trusted healthcare partner of choice for the communities we serve. We are dedicated to improving the well-being of our community by providing accessible, high-quality care to all who need it. Every member of our team plays a vital role in delivering compassionate and effective healthcare solutions. We invite you to join us in our mission to ensure that every patient and family member feels valued, respected, and cared for throughout their healthcare journey.

Qualifications:

1. Education: High school graduate or equivalent preferred. College courses with emphasis on business or medical billing preferred.
2. Licensure/Certification: Obtain an HFMA Certified Revenue Cycle Representative (CRCR) Certification within 9 months of start date. 
3. Experience:   One year of medical business office experience preferred. One year of data entry or ten key experience required. 
4. Skills: Ability to quickly master computer programs. Ability to effectively prioritize work, as well as the ability to process cash quickly to meet deadlines. Ability to post payments & adjustments accurately and timely. Ability to exercise appropriate and independent judgment and effectively solve problems. Ability to perform several different types of tasks each day and to adapt to changing priorities. Knowledge of personal computers with an emphasis on spreadsheet and word processing programs preferred.
5. Interpersonal Skills:  Demonstrates the True North values. The True North values are a set of value-based behaviors that are to be consistently demonstrated and role modeled by all employees that work at NorthBay Health. The True North values principles consist of Nurture/Care, Own It, Respect Relationships, Build Trust and Hardwire Excellence.   Ability to communicate effectively and pleasantly to members, providers, payors and internal staff is essential. A willingness to work as a team player with co-workers and other internal staff, as well as people outside NorthBay.
6. Hours of Work: 8 hours per day; 40 hours per week.  Consistent attendance and work at the agreed upon hours of work is required.
7. Compensation:  $29 to $35 based on years of experience doing the duties of the role.

Salary : $29 - $35