AP Processer/Payment Poster

Full-Time: AP Processer/Payment Poster

No Weekends, Holidays, or On Call

Patient Partners Surgery Center is seeking an experienced and diligent AP Processer/Medical Records to join our team. Our fast paced, busy surgery center is committed to producing the highest quality work and experience for patients and their families.

Job Summary:

Responsible for billing insurance claims accurately and timely either electronically or as paper claims. Posting payments in the patient accounting system. Verifying payment amount is correct and follows insurance contracts. Working insurance denials and corrections as needed. The position provides support to the Business Office and is responsible for data entry of accounts payable, reconciliation of vendor statements, coding and matching invoices to packing slips, running month end close and reports, running the weekly preliminary check runs to determine cash requirements, finalizing vendor check run, maintaining vendor files, maintaining monthly financial reports and year-end 1099 preparation. These activities are to be performed in compliance with the philosophies, policies, procedures, goals, and budgets as established by the hospital's governing board and corporate offices as well as all Federal, State, and local laws. Requires a high level of professional judgment and discretion in carrying out assignments, the ability to problem solve, a high degree of confidentiality, and the ability to work under pressure. Must be able to work well with physicians and employees on sensitive issues, communicate in a professional manner and be able to use persuasion to accomplish compliance. The successful candidate will project a professional demeanor and appearance while maintaining the confidentiality of administration, patients, physicians and employees. Other duties will be assign by Business Office Manager.

Duties Include:

• Posting payments, transferring any remaining balances to the appropriate party and making any needed adjustments.

• Billing insurance claims

• Working insurance denials

• Maintains record of requisitions, purchase orders, invoices and reconciles any discrepancies

• Verifies invoices and contract pricing. Ensures PO, invoice and receiving documents are reconciled.

• Code and pay all invoices accurately in a timely manner.

• Reconcile vendor issues related to credits and payments. Handle all vendor calls. Work with Materials Management as needed

• Prepare various reports including, end of month accrual log.

• Review and follow-up on vendor statements.

• Perform quarterly 1099 audits and yearly 1099 activity.

• Complies with Policies and Procedures and adheres to safety guidelines to ensure a safe work and patient care environment.

Required Skills:

• High School Diploma/GED; and six months related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Minimum 1-2 years hospital or medical office experience required.

• Previous accounts payable experience preferable in a hospital or clinical environment.

• Experience using Oracle Financials or other ERP related system.

• Must have the skills necessary to operate the office equipment required to fulfill job duties.

• Ability to write routine reports.

• Strong medical terminology knowledge

• Good communication skills.

• Computers skills with Windows Operating System, Work Excel, Access, and Exchange.

Employment practices will not be influenced or affected by an applicant's or employee's race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status or any other legally protected status. Tenet will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship.

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