What are the responsibilities and job description for the Payment Poster position at Waterbury Hospital?
Key Roles & Responsibilities
- Responsible for posting payments, adjustments, and forwarding balances to secondary or self-pay status.
- Printing insurance claim forms for mailing when necessary.
- Verification of the patient’s account number, name, voucher number, and date of service to ensure payments are being applied to the correct accounts.
- Notifies RCM Manager of any issues related to payment posting, adjustments, or denials.
- Reconciliation of all completed posting batches.
- Ensures strict confidentiality of client records.
- Performs miscellaneous duties as assigned.
- Knowledge of insurance carrier payment policies and practices.
- Logical and efficient with a keen attention to detail.
- The ability to prioritize and execute tasks while under pressure.
- Excellent listening and interpersonal skills.
- Experience working in a team-oriented environment.
- Flexible to handle unexpected daily challenges.
- Ability to use a 10 key by touch.
- High school diploma or GED required.