Insurance Payment Poster

Job Details

Job Location:

South Sound Behavioral Hospital - Lacey, WA 98503
Position Type:
Full Time
Salary Range: $23.00 - $26.00 Hourly
Job Shift: Day

MONTHLY BONUS OPPORTUNITY

Are you an experienced and detail-oriented Insurance Payment Poster ready to take on a pivotal role in ensuring the efficient posting, verification and reconciliation of all payments and adjustments of behavioral health and chemical dependency claims? Join our team at South Sound Behavioral Hospital!

In this position, you will accurately post payments and/or denials via ERA, EFT, and paper remits appropriately to accounts and balance payments posted back to the original deposit amounts. Record denials and zero payments to accounts and report data to collectors and CFO. Pull remits for deposits and post daily. Reviews AR postings to ensure payments are applied correctly and appropriately.

Reconcile adjustments related to account to ensure accuracy. Research and resolve unapplied/unidentified cash postings. All other duties as assigned. Candidate should be able to understand balances in AR system for collection of insurance amounts and adjusting account balance appropriately in system.

• Identify payor issues proactively in relation to zero payment, payment variance, billing, and denials with a high degree of accuracy and report to Management
• Maintain and balance cash log daily to treasury
• Posts all checks, EFT, ERAs, and credit cards to accounts accurately and timely
• Ensures payments, allowances, adjustments, denials and rejections are posted correctly
• Research and clear unapplied payments
• Monitors and updates logs for deposits, balances, batch tracking and daily close
• Identifies allowances, deductibles and co‑insurance and ensures accurate posting
• Able to read and understand an EOB
• Code and post all receivables from insurance companies, and third‑party payors on patient accounts
• Adheres to Confidentiality and HIPAA Privacy and Security Policies and Procedures

• Education & Licensure:
  High School graduate or equivalent required
• Experience:
  
  A minimum of one (1) year’s experience in a health care environment posting payments or related field, or any combination of education, training, or experience in a health care business office environment. General math skills/proficient in 10‑key calculator. Experience with computer and business software programs (Excel) required.
• Additional Skill Requirements:
  Excellent communication skills and a professional demeanor is needed. Detail oriented and possessing strong time management skills is necessary in order to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment. May be required to work occasional overtime and flexible hours.

• 401(k) + matching
• 100% company‑paid life insurance coverage up to 2x your annual salary
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance
• Dental insurance
• 100% company‑paid long term disability insurance
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Cafeteria on site
• Employee engagement events
• Employee assistance program
• Employee recognition program
• Free parking

Disclaimer:
Benefits are subject to change at the discretion of Smokey Point Behavioral Hospital.

This is a full‑time position and the expected compensation range is $23.00 - $26.00 hourly + monthly bonus opportunity. We’re eager to engage with all qualified candidates, and consideration will be provided to experience and skill level. Join us as our Insurance Payment Poster!

Welcome to South Sound Behavioral Hospital (SSBH), where passion meets purpose in the realm of mental health and substance use disorder treatment. Our 138‑bed facility located in Lacey, WA, SSBH is the newest behavioral health facility in the area equipped with cutting‑edge safety features to ensure a secure and supportive environment for both our employees and our patients. At SSBH, our expert team, including licensed psychiatrists, compassionate nurses, skilled therapists, and adept technicians, is united by a singular commitment — to deliver exceptional care to every…