Cash Applications Manager

You are applying for a position through Medix, a staffing agency. The actual posting represents a position at one of our clients.Job SummaryOur client is seeking a dedicated Cash Applications Manager to join their team. The primary responsibilities include processing credit card, insurance, client, and lock-box payments, managing Electronic Remittance Advice (ERA) and Original Character Recognition (OCR) insurance payments and denials. The ideal candidate should be proficient in evaluating payer remits, making accurate adjustments, and ensuring precise payment postings.Key ResponsibilitiesAssist with processing all credit card, insurance, client, lock-box payments, Electronic Remittance Advice (ERA), and Original Character Recognition (OCR) insurance payments and denials.Evaluate payer remits and denials for accurate posting and potential transfers to patient receivables.Determine adjustments, corrections, or patient liability, and ensure reimbursement accuracy against contractual requirements.Review, evaluate, and post all payments, denials, and adjustments from manual and electronic insurance remittance advices.Research and resolve missing, misdirected, and unidentified payments, coordinating transfers as necessary.Track and maintain balances of unidentified and prepaid accounts.Interpret and resolve written correspondence relating to payment transfers, adjustments, credit balances, refunds, and collection accounts.Understand and implement contractual requirements of the EOBs and payments in processing patient accounts.QualificationsHigh school diploma or GED (education will be verified).1+ years of experience in healthcare revenue cycle (billing, A/R, Cash Posting, Refunds, etc.).Proficiency in reading and understanding EOBs along with denial codes.Experience posting denials and PLVs is preferred.SkillsAbility to evaluate financial documentation and implement precise payment processes.Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.Effective communication and teamwork abilities.BenefitsPaid Sick Leave (Medix provides paid sick leave according to state and local sick leave ordinances).Health Benefits / Dental / Vision (Medix offers 6 different health plans: 3 Major Medical Plans, 2 Fixed Indemnity Plans (Standard and Preferred), and 1 Minimum Essential Coverage (MEC) Plan. Eligibility for health benefits is based on verifying that an average of 30 hours per week during the first 4 weeks of the work assignment has been met. If you meet eligibility requirements and take action to enroll, you will be covered no earlier than 60 days into your assignment, depending on plan selection(s)).401k (Eligible on the first 401k open enrollment date following 6 consecutive months on assignment. 401k Open Enrollment dates are 1/1, 4/1, 7/1, and 10/1).Short Term Disability Insurance.Term Life Insurance Plan.Required Employment / Compliance LanguageAt Medix, we are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation* We will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance (FCIHO), Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers (ULAC), The San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance (FCO), and the California Fair Chance Act (CFCA).Medix Overview:With over 20 years of experience connecting organizations with highly qualified professionals, Medix is a leading provider of workforce solutions for clients and candidates across the healthcare, scientific, technology, and government industries. Through our core purpose of positively impacting lives, we're dedicated to creating opportunities for job seekers at some of the nation's top companies. As an award-winning career partner, Medix is committed to helping talent find fulfilling and meaningful work because our mission is to help you achieve yours.