REMOTE - Payment Posting Specialist I (Rev Cycle) at UTHealth in Houston, Texas

Job Description:

What we do here changes the world. UTHealth Houston is Texas' resource for healthcare education, innovation, scientific discovery, and excellence in patient care. That's where you come in.

This position is REMOTE!

Must be located in Texas.

Position Summary:

The Payment Posting Specialist I performs basic payment posting processes under general supervision.

Position Key Accountabilities:

1. Accurately posts all assigned manual and electronic payments to patient accounts.

2. Resolves any edits and reports issues in a timely and accurate manner.

3. Works zero-dollar Explanation of Benefits (EOBs) as assigned.

4. Reconciles payments on a daily basis prior to the end of each shift.

5. Performs other duties as assigned.

Certification/Skills:

Knowledge and understanding of insurance benefits and medical terminology is a plus. Must be comfortable interacting with others in an office environment. Must have strong critical thinking skills. Ability to work independently without close supervision. Excellent interpersonal and conflict resolution skills; excellent phone and computer skills.

Minimum Education:

High School Diploma or GED

Minimum Experience:

None. Previous experience with revenue cycle preferred. May substitute required experience with equivalent years of education beyond the minimum education requirement.

Physical Requirements:

Exerts up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 10 pounds frequently and/or a negligible amount constantly to move objects.

Security Sensitive:

This job class may contain positions that are security sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of Texas Education Code § 51.215

Residency Requirement:

Employees must permanently reside and work in the State of Texas.