Overview:

Missouri Cancer Associates is a multi-specialty practice including medical oncology, hematology, radiation oncology and urology. We have 22 providers and service 10 Missouri communities. Our main office is located in Columbia. Through state-of-the-art medical technology, highly experienced physicians and nurse practitioners and quality patient care, Missouri Cancer Associates has become the premier Cancer Treatment Center in Mid-Missouri.

We are looking for a friendly, reliable and hard-working Cash Applications Specialist to join our team. You will be responsible for posting patient and insurance payments to patient accounts along with also posting adjustments to patient accounts when necessary. Candidates should have an outgoing and friendly demeanor, a positive work ethic, and have a track record of working well with others in a team environment. We prefer applicants who have some previous experience in medical payment posting, but we are willing to train the right person. You must exemplify the values of our company at all times and provide patients with the highest levels of care.

Part Time / 21-28 hours per week

Why work for us? We offer challenging positions in a fast-paced environment. If you enjoy people and want the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of many, check us out!

We offer a competitive benefits package that includes -

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life
• Short Term Disability Coverage
• 401k Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off Wellness program that rewards you for practicing a healthy lifestyle!
• This position is located at 1705 E Broadway, Columbia, MO!
• After successful completion of training a hybrid work model available! Missouri Cancer Associates is affiliated with Urology Associates of Central Missouri and the US Oncology Network!

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Under general supervision, is responsible for posting all cash receipts and appropriate adjustments to patient accounts. Supports and adheres to the US Oncology Compliance Program, to include the Code of Ethics and Business Standards. Demonstrates an understanding of patient confidentiality to protect the patient and clinic/corporation.

Responsibilities:

• Posts line-item payments and adjustments to patient accounts within 24 hours of receipt in business office according to established office guidelines.
• Sorts lock box receipts and post accordingly to patient accounts.
• Analyzes any credit accounts to determine if a refund should be processed. Processes any necessary refunds.
• Balances receipts, reconciles daily work batches, and prepares audit trail.
• Prepares deposits for bank.
• Maintains all checks and EOBs together by deposit date to ensure batch integrity.
• Identifies on primary payment (EOB) when a secondary payor is present and refers accordingly.
• Scans explanation of benefits for incorrect and/or inconsistencies in reimbursement.
  • Maintains confidentiality in regard to patient account status and the financial affairs of clinic/corporation.
• Identifies consistent fee schedule allowable differences and communicates upline for updating.
• Communicates payor trends to supervisor.

Demonstrates positive interpersonal relations in dealing with fellow employees, supervisors, other department employees, and physicians so that productivity and positive employee relations are maximized
Qualifications:

High school diploma or equivalent required.

Prefer payment posting experience, preferably in a medical office setting.
Time Management, Organization, Attention to Detail and Quality Focus skills needed.
Ability to multitask.
Outgoing and friendly personality.