Job Information
Albany Medical Center Administrative Support Associate V - Physicians Billing in Albany, New York
Department/Unit:
Physicians Billing
Work Shift:
Day (United States of America)
Salary Range: $18.00 - $23.00
The cash poster is responsible to process all Third Party remittances, daily cash, adjustments, payment transfers, allowances, post denials, reconcile batches, and review account for refund processing.
Specific Responsibilities
Reconcile, review and prepare daily cash and Third Party remittances
Post self pay payments and credit cards
Review allowances for accuracy
Post appropriate denial codes applicable to explanation of benefits
Post refunds and adjustments
Review and process payment transfers
Reconcile the unapplied cash.
Contact insurance companies requesting detailed information regarding payments or take backs
Reconcile the 835/ ERA files
Work overtime as required
Qualifications:
Communication Skills:
Able to communicate effectively on a wide range of issues with internal and/or external customers for the purpose of supplying or seeking information related to performing job duties and may initiate follow-up actions.
Technological Skills:
Comfort with Microsoft Office, including Excel, Outlook, and Word. Ability to efficiently and accurately enter monetary data into billing system software. Able to operate a wide range of standard office equipment, including phone, fax, and printer.
Analytical Skills:
Ability to review, interpret and process Third Party and self pay remittances, including review and consideration of prior transactions and payer behavior within the billing system.
Education and Experience:
High School Diploma
Cash reconciliation or accounting experience preferred
1-2 years Third party billing and reimbursement experience preferred
Excellent mathematical aptitude, data entry skills, organizational skills and detail oriented, and communication skills.
Basic understanding of debits and credits
Knowledge of electronic remittance advice and reconciliation
Ability to interpret and understand allowances, adjustments and payment recoveries.
Ability to work independently and assist others as necessary in order to meet deadlines
Thank you for your interest in Albany Medical Center!
Albany Medical is an equal opportunity employer.
This role may require access to information considered sensitive to Albany Medical Center, its patients, affiliates, and partners, including but not limited to HIPAA Protected Health Information and other information regulated by Federal and New York State statutes. Workforce members are expected to ensure that:
Access to information is based on a “need to know” and is the minimum necessary to properly perform assigned duties. Use or disclosure shall not exceed the minimum amount of information needed to accomplish an intended purpose. Reasonable efforts, consistent with Albany Med Center policies and standards, shall be made to ensure that information is adequately protected from unauthorized access and modification.
Albany Med is the centerpiece of medicine, research, and medical education in New York’s CapitalRegion and is the area's largest private employer with more than 10,000 employees.
Albany Med offers excellent career opportunities in a wide range of roles in both patient care andadministration. We value all our staff members and offer outstanding employee benefits including:
Excellent health care coverage (http://albanymedcareers.com/benefits/employee-health-%20benefits/) with lower copays at most Albany Med providers.
A wide array of services and programs to support emotional, physical, and mental wellbeing (http://albanymedcareers.com/benefits/employee-advantages/)
Anchored in the state’s historic capital city, Albany Med offers a full range outpatient and inpatient careand is home to the region’s largest hospital, only Level 1 trauma center, and only children’s hospital. Thedowntown campus also offers opportunities at Albany Medical College.
Albany Med partners with Columbia Memorial Health, Saratoga Hospital and Glens Falls Hospital to form the Albany Med Health System, serving more than three million people over 25 counties.