Cash Applications Specialist

Location: Remote (AZ-based preferred)

Duration: 3-month contract

Start Date: ASAP

Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00am–5:00pm AZ time

Flexible start time between 6:00am–9:00am AZ time

Overview

We are seeking a Cash Applications Specialist to provide year-end support for a high-volume healthcare billing environment. This is a fully remote, contract opportunity for someone with hands-on experience posting insurance and patient payments who can step in quickly and contribute immediately. This role focuses on the accurate interpretation and posting of payments, denials, and adjustments from third-party and government payers, as well as patient and health spending account payments.

Key Responsibilities

• Interpret and accurately post insurance payments, denials, and adjustments
• Post patient payments, including deductibles, co-pays, and HSA payments
• Review and analyze Explanation of Benefits (EOBs) and Electronic Remittance Advices (ERAs)
• Document payment issues and assist in resolution and follow-up
• Research and reconcile unapplied, missing, or misapplied payments
• Coordinate account refunds, complex adjustments, and collection accounts
• Communicate effectively with internal teams across all levels of the organization

Required Qualifications

• 1 year of experience in cash applications, patient financial services, healthcare billing, or insurance payment posting
• Proven experience posting insurance payments, including deductibles, co-pays, and denials
• Experience posting patient payments and Health Spending Account (HSA) payments
• Ability to accurately interpret EOBs and ERAs
• High school diploma/GED or equivalent practical experience
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage volume in a deadline-driven environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Additional experience in healthcare revenue cycle or financial operations
• Strong analytical and reconciliation skills
• Comfortable working independently in a remote environment

Onboarding Requirements

• Proof of required vaccinations or willingness to complete onboarding health requirements
• (Typical requirements include Flu, MMR, and Varicella vaccines)

This opportunity is ideal for a detail-oriented Cash Applications professional looking for a short-term, fully remote assignment to support critical year-end operations.