Payment Processor Lead

Company: Highmark Health
Location: Austin
Posted on: January 26, 2023

Job Description:

**Company :**Allegheny Health Network**Job Description :****GENERAL OVERVIEW:**This job acts as staff leader and technical expert for revenue cycle Cash Application functions by identifying training needs, resolving work issues and technical problems, monitoring daily work flow, and reassigning work as permitted to maintain appropriate levels of productivity; contributes to Cash Application revenue cycle by meeting goals for cash posting, cash collection, internal and external compliance, customer confidence, and patient satisfaction.**ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES**+ Accurately and completely produces, processes, collects, and/or posts daily transactions or other designated functions in a timely manner with minimal direction from management. Maintains competency, meets work standards, and maintains proficiency to perform these daily transactions and functions. (25%)+ Assists in leading and openly supporting management in all departmental and organizational initiatives to achieve departmental goals. Completes special projects timely and accurately. Shares expertise in assigned functions with less experienced staff, and assists in their education and training. (25%)+ Proactively identifies, communicates, quantifies, and monitors account detail or workflow process for barriers in work environment. Recommends process improvements or courses of action for problem resolution to management. Quantifies or trends issues that recur in order that management may correct issues from point of origin, and assists with implementation of such measures. (25%)+ Cooperates with and maintains excellent working relationships with patients, fellow staff from PFS, AHN, and designated external agencies or vendors. Performs any written or verbal communication necessary to exchange information with designated contacts and promote working relationships. (25%)+ Preforms other duties as assigned**QUALIFICATIONS:**Minimum+ High School / GED+ 5 years with Healthcare patient accounting+ 3 years in an accounts receivable environment, preferably in the health care or insurance field+ 3 years with payment application, billing and reconciliation with remittance processing, or in a similar medical billing or customer service role.+ Experience in healthcare billing or insurance follow-up.+ Analytic problem solving skills+ ?Attention to detail+ Ability to maintain a thorough knowledge of third-party payment application requirements and regulatory guidelines.Preferred+ Associate's or Bachelor's Degree in Healthcare Administrative, Accounting, Finance or related field+ Microsoft Office**_Disclaimer:_** _The job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and essential duties and responsibilities of work performed by employees within this job title. It may not contain a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to do this job._**_Compliance Requirement_** _: This job adheres to the ethical and legal standards and behavioral expectations as set forth in the code of business conduct and company policies.__As a component of job responsibilities, employees may have access to covered information, cardholder data, or other confidential customer information that must be protected at all times. In connection with this, all employees must comply with both the Health Insurance Portability Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) as described in the Notice of Privacy Practices and Privacy Policies and Procedures as well as all data security guidelines established within the Company's Handbook of Privacy Policies and Practices and Information Security Policy.__Furthermore, it is every employee's responsibility to comply with the company's Code of Business Conduct. This includes but is not limited to adherence to applicable federal and state laws, rules, and regulations as well as company policies and training requirements._**Pay Range Minimum:**$21.88**Pay Range Maximum:**$33.57_Base pay is determined by a variety of factors including a candidate's qualifications, experience, and expected contributions, as well as internal peer equity, market, and business considerations. The displayed salary range does not reflect any geographic differential Highmark may apply for certain locations based upon comparative markets._Highmark Health and its affiliates prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, age, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation/gender identity or any other category protected by applicable federal, state or local law. Highmark Health and its affiliates take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation/gender identity, protected veteran status or disability.EEO is The LawEqual Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Disabled/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity ( _https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/migrated\_files/employers/poster\_screen\_reader\_optimized.pdf_ )We endeavor to make this site accessible to any and all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact number below.For accommodation requests, please contact HR Services Online at HRServices@highmarkhealth.orgCalifornia Consumer Privacy Act Employees, Contractors, and Applicants NoticeReq ID: J221192

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