What are the responsibilities and job description for the Cash Poster position at thedacare?
Why ThedaCare? Living A Life Inspired! Our new vision at ThedaCare is bold, ambitious, and ignited by a shared passion to provide outstanding care. We are inspired to reinvent health care by becoming a proactive partner in health, enriching the lives of all and creating value in everything we do. Each of us are called to take action in delivering higher standards of care, lower costs and a healthier future for our patients, our families, our communities and our world. At ThedaCare, our team members are empowered to be the catalyst of change through our values of compassion, excellence, leadership, innovation, and agility. A career means much more than excellent compensation and benefits. Our team members are supported by continued opportunities for learning and development, accessible and transparent leadership, and a commitment to work/life balance. If you’re interested in joining a health care system that is changing the face of care and well-being in our community, we encourage you to explore a future with ThedaCare. Benefits, with a whole-person approach to wellness – Lifestyle Engagement e.g. health coaches, relaxation rooms, health focused apps (Wonder, Ripple), mental health support Access & Affordability e.g. minimal or zero copays, team member cost sharing premiums, daycare About ThedaCare! Summary : The Cash Poster is responsible for accurate, timely reporting and posting of cash receivables to patient accounts. Manages the application of payments made on accounts whether received from group health payers, governmental payers, patients, private pay methods, or worker’s compensation insurance. Requires that cash posting and credit resolution is performed on a daily basis to ensure records accurately reflect receipt of payment on charges. Is responsible for end of day balancing of account records, correcting variances, resolving credits, and mapping unidentified payments to the appropriate account. Job Description: KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES: 1. Performs daily posting of cash to patient accounts and appropriate payer groups to accurately reflect payments received on financial reports and patient statements. 2. Resolves credit issues in accordance with payer contracts, policies, and regulations. 3. Contacts payers when necessary to research credits and unapplied payments. 4. Reconciles cash posted with deposit amount to ensure accuracy. 5. Meets quality and productivity expectations as defined in the operating procedure. 6. Documents accounts according to operating procedure to support interdepartmental communication. 7. Demonstrates working knowledge of CPT/HCPCS codes, all facets of insurance claim filing requirements and regulations, and assigned departmental operating procedures ensuring consistency for customers. 8. Processes payment refunds when overpayments are identified and verified QUALIFICATIONS: • High school diploma required, or undergraduate degree helpful • Working knowledge of Epic, or proven aptitude with similar financial or clinical software highly desired GED PHYSICAL DEMANDS: • Ability to move freely (standing, stooping, walking, bending, pushing, and pulling) and lift up to a maximum of twenty-five (25) pounds without assistance • Job classification is not exposed to blood borne pathogens (blood or bodily fluids) while performing job duties WORK ENVIRONMENT: • Use of computers throughout the work day • Frequent use of keyboard with repetitive motion of hands, wrists, and fingers • Normally works in climate controlled office environment • Frequent sitting with movement throughout office space Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Scheduled FTE: 1 Location: ThedaCare Corporate Office - Neenah,Wisconsin Overtime Exempt: No About ThedaCare ThedaCare is a community health system consisting of seven hospitals, numerous clinics and related services.We are the third largest health care employer in Wisconsin and the largest employer in the state's second largest economic market - Northeast Wisconsin - with approximately 6,800 employees. Through our 100-year history, ThedaCare has woven itself into the very fabric of the communities we serve. For our employees, ThedaCare offers an environment that not only welcomes but also encourages innovative thinking and fresh approaches to today’s health care challenges. We’ve improved the health of thousands of individuals. We know this because we track our quality and constantly seek to improve our care and services for the members of our communities. This job posting is available in other languages besides English free of charge. Please contact the ThedaCare Employment Center to make your request at 920-830-5800 and then prompt “1”. ThedaCare is an Equal Opportunity Employer. ThedaCare complies with applicable Federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, ancestry, color, religion, sex, gender identity, age, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, medical condition, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by law.