Insurance Payment Poster

Pay Rate Low: 21.00 | Pay Rate High: 21.00Pay Rate Low: 21.00 | Pay Rate High: 21.00We are seeking a detail-oriented and motivated Insurance Payment Specialist to join our dynamic research-driven team. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to a collaborative environment that supports a wide range of health sciences research programs-including basic, translational, mechanistic, and population studies.As an Insurance Payment Specialist, you will play a key role in ensuring the accuracy and integrity of payment data within the billing system. Your attention to detail will help maintain up-to-date patient account balances and promote the efficiency of our revenue cycle operations.Terms: 6 Month Contract with possibility of extensionPay Rate: 21/hr.Key ResponsibilitiesAccurately review and post insurance and patient payments-including Explanation of Benefits (EOBs), Electronic Remittance Advices (ERAs), checks, and credit card transactions-into the billing systemEnsure payments are correctly applied to patient accounts and associated with the appropriate services renderedIdentify and resolve discrepancies, including denials, short payments, and overpaymentsProcess payment adjustments and refunds in accordance with approval policiesMaintain clear, compliant records of all payment transactions in line with HIPAA regulations and internal proceduresReconcile daily payment batches to ensure data integrityCollaborate with billing, collections, and revenue cycle teams to address payment issues and account discrepanciesPrepare and submit documentation to support internal and external audit processesRespond to inquiries related to payment postings from internal departments and external payersQualificationsEducation & Experience:High school diploma or GED required; associate degree preferred1-3 years of experience in healthcare payment posting, insurance billing, or medical/dental accounts receivableFamiliarity with EHR systems and payment software (Epic preferred) Skills:High level of accuracy and attention to detail in data entryStrong understanding of EOBs, ERAs, and foundational accounting principlesExcellent organizational and time management abilitiesEffective problem-solving and analytical thinkingAbility to maintain confidentiality and ensure HIPAA compliance** This job description is a complete list of all desired skills but not all are required. We strongly encourage candidates who have some of the skills to apply. We look forward to a conversation to learn more about you**INDBH