Payment Analyst II

Job description

• JOB DESCRIPTION DETAILS
• Job Summary:
• Responsible for all patient account functions to include payment posting, cashiering, and document imaging.
• Performs all duties of Payment Analyst I position. Assists with staff development, payer issue resolution, and acts as department liaison (as needed).
• Education:
• High School Diploma required. 2 years of college preferred.
• Registration/Certification/Licensure:
• Experience:
• 2 - 8 years of experience in a healthcare business office setting.
• Other Requirements:
• Maintains unit-specific and hospital competencies, mandatory learning, and any clinical certifications required in accordance with the Staff Education and Training policy GA-057 and/or any other department requirements.
• Proficient use of computer skills and applications, to include all Microsoft Office products.
• Extensive knowledge of insurance plans, coverage types and medical terminology. Advanced understanding of remittance advice/explanation of benefits.
• Demonstrated understanding of revenue cycle concepts and process flows.
• Maintain knowledge of all payer remittance codes.
• Ability to communicate issues effectively with all levels of staff and departments.
• Work regularly with information restricted to specific persons; discretion and integrity are recognized requirements of the position.