Payment Application Associate - Patient Financial Services

Shift:

First Shift (United States of America)

Payment Application Associate - Patient Financial Services 
Perform the functions and decision making necessary for timely and accurate data entry and cash and adjustment posting in various systems to support organizational receivables management. Responsible for auditing all accounts with credit balances for possible refunds to third party payers, patient or other entity as applicable. Correct entries that may have caused a credit balance in error and respond to incoming requests for refunds. 

•  Ability to type a minimum of 45 words per minute with 95% accuracy required.

Work Schedule Shift Details: Full-Time / Day Shift Hours

• Monday-Friday, 6:30am - 3:30pm (8-hour shifts required)

• May have overtime mandated at end of month as we require all payments to be completed on the last day.

Why Work at Nebraska Medicine?

• Together. Extraordinary. Join a team that values your skills, delivering exceptional care through collaboration.
• Leading Health Network Work with the region’s top academic health network, partnering with UNMC to transform lives through education, research, and patient care.
• Dignity and Respect: We value all backgrounds and experiences, reflecting the communities we serve.
• Educational Support Enjoy up to $5,000/year in tuition assistance, a 35% discount at Clarkson College, and career advancement opportunities with covered educational costs. Enjoy support for your personal growth within the organization, from those just starting their healthcare careers to those who are years down the path.

Be part of something extraordinary at Nebraska Medicine!

Required Qualifications:

• High school education or equivalent required.
• Minimum of two years post-secondary education with coursework in business, medical assistant program or nursing assistant program OR equivalent combination of education/experience in accounts receivable, accounting, or health care billing (one year of education equals one year of experience) required.
• Multi-tasking and problem-solving abilities required.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills and organizational skills with aptitude for detail-oriented work required.
• Experience in data entry, Microsoft products (specifically Word and Excel), and an understanding of reporting tools required.
• Knowledge of Current Procedural Terminology (CPT), Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System (HCPCS), Ambulatory Payment Classifications (APC), Diagnosis Related Group (DRG), International Classification of Diseases (ICD) and medical terminology required.
• Ability to type a minimum of 45 words per minute with 95% accuracy required.
• Ability to type 10 key at a minimum of 8000 Keystrokes per Hour with 98% accuracy required.                              

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior medical billing experience preferred.
• Associate's degree in business administration or college level business course work preferred.
• Coding or billing certification preferred.
• Knowledge of payer specific reimbursement requirements preferred.
• Knowledge of CPT, HCPCS, APC, DRG, ICD and Medical Terminology preferred.