Position Summary: Cash Applications Specialist, ensures timely and accurate posting of cash transactions, insurance payments, adjustments, manual denials, insufficient funds, checks/debit transactions that are received in the mail or via the lockbox.  Ensures accurate posting of appropriate codes for denials in order to distribute denials to the appropriate denial work queues.  Processes Credit/debit card transactions, manual denials insufficient funds check/debit transactions accurately and timely.  Balances and reconciles all transaction to their respective source.   Contributes ideas and actions toward improvements in payment processing.   Supports the success of the department by helping foster an environment which has continuous improvement in business processes and services.  Participates in programs using tools to build a high performance and responsibilities (e.g. Hyland system, Epic Cash Posting and A/R Advantage).

Education, License & Cert: High School Diploma or equivalent required.

Experience: Strong data entry skills a must.   Ability to read, understand and follow oral and written instructions.  Ability to perform basic math calculations accurately is a must.  Prior cashiering or bookkeeping experience preferred.  Must have the ability to work effectively as a team member.

Essential Functions: 1. Post payments and adjustment from patients, and third party payers that have been received via lockbox, electronic files and manual remittances. 2. Handles credit card transactions and balancing the terminal on a daily basis. 3. Ensure accurate posting of denials and remark codes in order to distribute to the appropriate Business Office staff work queues. 4. Research and process any undistributed credits.  Transferring payment or refunding as appropriate. 5. Balance and reconcile all transactions and edits to funds deposited. 6. As assigned, prepares daily and monthly reports. 7. Maintains team environment, cross trains and provides support to other department members. 8. Maintains strict confidentiality related to patient health information in accordance with HIPAA compliance. 9. Promptly reports payer or system issues to Lead and/or Supervisor and provides feedback related to workflow processes to promote efficiency. 10. Coverage for indexing batches for posting.

Other Duties: 1. Daily mail distribution. 2. Scanning payments to hand posted batches. 3. Assists with and completes other projects or duties as assigned.