Payment Posting Specialist I - Kelsey-Seybold Clinic

Requisition number: 2392120

Job category: Billing

Explore opportunities with Kelsey-Seybold Clinic, part of the Optum family of businesses. Work with one of the nation's leading health care organizations and build your career at one of our 40+ locations throughout Houston. Be part of a team that is nationally recognized for delivering coordinated and accountable care. As a multi-specialty clinic, we offer care from more than 900 medical providers in 65 medical specialties. Take on a rewarding opportunity to help drive higher quality, higher patient satisfaction and lower total costs. Join us and discover the meaning behind Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

This position offers a blend of in -office work in Pearland TX, and remote work. Flexible start times after a period of training/onboarding.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Process and reconcile electronic remittance files against deposits and resolve any resulting discrepancies

• Post payments and contractual adjustments, reconcile postings to lockbox deposits

• Research patient accounts on the Business Office System (Epic) with an understanding of payment, allowance, write-off and EDI (835) transactions

• Interpret EOB's and R/A's and comprehend coordination of benefits

• Ensure accurate, efficient revenue reporting for Kelsey Seybold Clinic

• Comply with company policies and procedures

• Ability to identify and quantify issues with carriers

• Provide customer service to both internal and external customers

• You'll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.

Required Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED

• 2+ years of business office experience and 1+ years of experience in coordination of benefits & EOB/RA interpretations - Total 3+ years of experience

• 10 key/data entry and analytical skills - requires 7000 kph with an error rate of 1 to 5%

• Demonstrated basic CPT, ICD-9coding knowledge

• Demonstrated excellent organizational, mathematical and analytical skills

• Demonstrated positive demeanor and good verbal and written communication skills

• Demonstrated professionalism in both appearance and approach

• Demonstrated computer knowledge

• Proven ability to lift/carry up to 30 lbs.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Certified medical business office training

• 3+ years of business office experience

• Demonstrated knowledge of business office patient accounting system (Epic)

• Demonstrated knowledge of EDI (835) Transmissions

Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with us, you'll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives. The hourly pay for this role will range from $16 - $29 per hour based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.

At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and help make the health system work better for everyone. Together, we are shaping the future of healthcare by harnessing technology and innovation to make care simpler to navigate, more affordable and more connected for the people we serve. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels welcomed, valued, heard and respected, empowering people to bring their authentic selves to work and strengthening our collective impact through diverse talents, backgrounds, experiences and perspectives.

UnitedHealth Group and its affiliated brands are an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.

UnitedHealth Group and its affiliated brands are a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.