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We are looking for a detail-oriented Cash Application Specialist to join our team in Downers Grove, Illinois. This role is vital to ensuring accurate and efficient posting, reconciliation, and management of incoming payments within the healthcare industry. As part of a long-term contract position, you will contribute to maintaining financial accuracy while upholding compliance standards and supporting the overall revenue cycle.

Responsibilities:

• Accurately post daily payments from patients, insurance providers, and third-party payers to the correct accounts.

• Reconcile cash receipts with bank statements to identify and resolve discrepancies promptly.

• Investigate and address payment issues, including underpayments and misapplied funds, to ensure smooth operations.

• Handle refunds and payment adjustments in line with payer guidelines and patient requests.

• Research and process unapplied or unidentified payments to maintain accurate financial records.

• Ensure compliance with healthcare regulations and protect patient confidentiality.

• Utilize billing software and electronic remittance tools to streamline payment posting.

• Access payer portals to retrieve payment details for accurate cash application.

• Maintain adjustment records following organizational policies and procedures.

• Collaborate with team members to support efficient financial operations.

The salary range for this position is $25 to $32/hour, plus bonus. Benefits are available including medical, vision, and dental, and life and disability insurance. Employees hired for our FTEP Program are also eligible to enroll in our company's 401(k) or deferred compensation plan (if eligible). FTEP employees also earn paid time off for vacation, personal needs, and sick time and paid holidays. Learn more at roberthalfbenefits.com/resources. Our specialized recruiting professionals apply their expertise and utilize our proprietary AI to find you great job matches faster.

Requirements • Minimum of 2 years of experience in cash applications or accounts receivable within the healthcare industry.

• Strong knowledge of cash posting and payment processing.

• Proficiency in using billing software and electronic payment systems.

• Excellent attention to detail and ability to reconcile financial records accurately.

• Familiarity with healthcare compliance standards and regulations.

• Effective problem-solving skills to address payment discrepancies.

• Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.

• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently.

Robert Half is the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles.

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Our specialized recruiting professionals apply their expertise and utilize our proprietary AI to find you great job matches faster.

All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available including medical, vision, dental, life and disability insurance. Employees hired for our FTEP Program are also eligible to enroll in our company’s 401(k) or deferred compensation plan (if eligible). FTEP employees also earn paid time off for vacation, personal needs, and sick time and paid holidays. The amount of Choice Time Off (CTO) received varies based on years of service and is pro-rated based on the hours worked per week. A new FTEP employee earns up to 13 days of CTO and up to 10 paid holidays per calendar year. Learn more at roberthalfbenefits.com/Resources.

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