PAYMENT APPLICATION SPECIALIST at Johnson Memorial Hospital

Franklin, Indiana, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

25 Mar, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

25 Dec, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Cash Posting, Data Accuracy, Patient Interaction, Cashier Activities, Payment Processing, Mail Evaluation, Confidentiality, Compliance, Communication, Financial Record Keeping, Audit Preparation, Customer Service, Problem Solving, Attention to Detail, Time Management, Team Collaboration

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES: Ensures timely and accurate cash posting within 24 hours of receipt. Application criteria include: * Selection of the correct account for payment. * Analysis of RAs, EOB, and other payment records to correctly apply contractual write-off claim notes. * Focus on accuracy of data. Conducts interviews with patients who present at the Cashier Window. Accepts payments, and explores bill and payment expectations. Follows up with response via telephone when necessary. Conducts Cashier activities of: * Balances all cash drawers daily. * Verifies, posts and deposits Cafeteria cash daily. * Maintains petty cash and non-sufficient funds checks. * Bills attorneys for Medical Records requests. * Receives cash payments for JMH Immediate Care/Occupational Health Center and Johnson County Pathology, creating deposits for cash received. Evaluates incoming mail for JMH and JMH Immediate Care/Occupational Health Center to ensure correct distribution for checks, EOBs, Medicare, and information requests. Opens mail, stamps with date received, sorts, and endorses checks according to policy, and prepares worksheets for Treasurer. Prepares batches for scanning according to policy. Scans batches into the image system. Validates all index values (form name, batch number, and batch date). Prepares payment logs for Medicare/Medicaid for fiscal year audit activities. Maintains confidentiality of patient and operations information and supports the Patient Bill of Rights. Performs other related duties as assigned. Clearly communicates and continuously supports the Mission and Values of Johnson Memorial Health. Conducts all activities in compliance with applicable laws, regulations, standards, and hospital policies and procedures including Blood and Body Substance Precautions. EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING: High School Diploma or equivalent required. Previous cashier experience desired. Johnson Memorial Health is a nationally-recognized network of physicians, services and healthcare resources based in Johnson County, Indiana. The centerpiece is Johnson Memorial Hospital, located in Franklin Indiana, just 20 minutes south of Indianapolis. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, age, sex, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or other protected characteristic under applicable law. SCHEDULE: Monday - Friday, Dayshift 80 hours per bi-weekly pay period.

Responsibilities

The Payment Application Specialist ensures timely and accurate cash posting and conducts cashier activities, including accepting payments and balancing cash drawers. They also evaluate incoming mail for proper distribution and prepare payment logs for audits.