Skilled Wound Care
Payment Processing Specialist
Playa Vista, California
Sponsorship not specified$21k-$26kDetected 21 days ago
ComplianceAccount ManagementExcelHIPAAEpicCernerICD-10CommunicationProblem SolvingMicrosoft Office
About the role
- The Medical Billing Payment Processor is responsible for accurately collecting, processing, and reconciling patient payments prior to and at the time of service.
- This role serves as a front-line financial representative, ensuring a smooth payment experience while adhering to all healthcare financial compliance standards.
- The processor handles a variety of payment methods including credit cards, debit cards, checks, and electronic payments, while maintaining the highest level of patient confidentiality.
Responsibilities
- Issue payment receipts and document all transactions in the practice management system
- Establish and manage patient payment plans in accordance with organizational policies
- Maintain strict compliance with HIPAA regulations and organizational privacy policies at all times
- Maintain secure handling of all financial documents and patient information
- Skilled Wound Care will ask all candidates to perform pre-employment confidential DiSC testing and appropriate relevant skills testing prior to hiring.
Requirements
- Proficiency with practice management software (e.g., Epic, Cerner, Meditech, or similar systems)
- Experience processing multiple payment types including credit/debit cards, checks, and electronic payments
Nice to have
- Experience with pre-authorization and insurance eligibility verification processes
- Bilingual proficiency (English/Spanish or other languages) is a plus
- Knowledge of government payer programs including Medicare and Medicaid billing requirements
- Skills and Competencies
Skills
- Exceptional attention to detail with strong mathematical and analytical aptitude
- High degree of integrity and discretion when handling sensitive financial and patient information
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills with a patient-centered service approach
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel for reconciliation tasks
- Strong problem-solving skills and ability to resolve billing discrepancies efficiently
- Demonstrated ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team
Compensation
- $21-26/hr Depending on experience
Benefits
- Health, Dental, Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Collect and process patient payments prior to medical services being rendered, including co-pays, deductibles, and self-pay balances
- Verify insurance coverage, benefits, and authorization requirements prior to service dates
- Assist patients in understanding their benefits, billing statements, and payment options
- Adhere to all state and federal healthcare billing regulations and guidelines
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