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Description We are looking for a Patient Accounting Specialist to join our team in Dallas, Texas. This Contract to permanent position offers an opportunity to contribute to the financial operations of a healthcare organization by ensuring accurate and timely posting of payments and maintaining compliance with industry regulations. The ideal candidate will possess strong attention to detail and a thorough understanding of medical billing and payment processes.

Responsibilities:

• Accurately post payments received to patient accounts and ensure they align with corresponding charges.

• Retrieve remittance reports and post payments using electronic systems and software tools.

• Import daily files, extract remittance data, and process zero-pay remittances with appropriate denial or reason codes.

• Verify payments comply with contract terms and apply relevant contractual adjustments or penalties.

• Monitor daily deposits from the bank and ensure funds are accounted for.

• Communicate daily cash posting updates to the Director of Business Services and Billing Manager.

• Maintain and reconcile daily deposit worksheets, ensuring all balances are accurate.

• Scan Explanation of Benefits (EOBs) and denials into the system while safeguarding patient data.

• Collaborate with management and compliance committees to uphold HIPAA and organizational privacy standards.

• Perform additional duties as assigned to support the department's operational goals. Requirements • Proficiency in using EMR systems and electronic remittance tools.

• Strong knowledge of medical payment posting, outpatient coding, and patient accounting.

• Experience with Explanation of Benefits (EOB) and remittance processing.

• Familiarity with HIPAA regulations and compliance requirements.

• Understanding of CPT and ICD coding systems.

• Ability to work with financial data and ensure accuracy in daily transactions.

• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

• Effective communication skills for collaborating with team members and management.

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