Job Details

Esse Health is the largest independent physician practice in the St. Louis Metropolitan area with over 100+ physicians, in 35+ locations, serving nearly 130,000 patients. We are leading the health care community by placing patients and their physicians at the center of health decisions. Esse Health is more than a healthcare provider - it's a place where medicine is a calling and not just a profession. It's a team of extraordinary medical professionals with the latest ideas for keeping patients healthier.

Local candidates only.

Esse Health is currently seeking a full-time Payment Poster to be based out of our HUB/Central Office in Town & Country, MO. This position is required to post payments and denials from insurance carrier's to the practice management system via manual data entry and an electronic remittance advice while adhering to a department standard. This centralized function supports forty-five plus clinic site locations with an average monthly revenue to post of four and half million dollars.

This position will be a combination of remote and in-office work. Requires a local candidate.

Summary:

• Prepares and posts all payments to the system which includes manual posting along with electronic remittance advice downloading.
• Prepares and posts denials to the system, manual and electronic in format.
• Must meet posting productivity guidelines within department standards.
• Reviews incorrect payment amounts. Takes action to accept payment or recommend for appeal.
• Identify errors related to posting and correct with minimal assistance.
• Serves as a backup to the front-desk receptionist. Answers business office telephone calls in a professional manner; transfers to appropriate personnel and/or takes accurate messages; greets business office visitors in a friendly and professional manner.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Physical guidelines include the ability to sit for up to eight hours per day; work at a computer workstation for up to eight hours. Ability to lift and carry heavy records or boxes of up to 20lbs.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Billing and Coding certificate preferred or relative experience of three plus years in the healthcare industry
• Experience in posting for a vast variety of insurance carriers
• Experience with both manual and electronic payment posting – NextGen experience a plus
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel required
• Problem solving skills
• Keen attention to detail
• Ability to maintain composure in difficult situations
• Ability to function in team environment

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Benefit highlights & more!

• Multiple medical coverage benefits
• Generous PTO policy + 9 paid holidays
• 401k match + profit sharing
• Tuition reimbursement
• Wellness program

EOE

Equal Opportunity Employer

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