Since 1957, Shield Healthcare has provided high-quality healthcare services while focusing on customer satisfaction and employee achievement. We are dedicated to fulfilling the medical supply needs of consumers and the caregiving community while maintaining a 99% overall customer satisfaction rating. Over the years, Shield HealthCare has expanded nationally with current service locations in California, Colorado, Illinois, Ohio, Texas and Washington.

Shield HealthCare is looking for a Cash Application Specialist responsible for the timely and accurate processing of payments and denials/remarks for medical claims. The position has a set schedule, Monday through Friday, no nights or weekends.

This is an on-site position in Valencia, CA.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

Process electronic payments and denials from third-party insurance carriers and manage rejections
Accurately post manual payments and insurance denials/remarks as needed
Research payment posting issues related to EDI transmissions, clearing house processing, system processing, payer errors, etc.
Research payments received without backup
Inform management of trends in payment posting issues
Ensure that all payments and denials are posted in a timely manner
Archive and/or file all back up data
Properly resolve all unapplied and overapplied cash
Remains updated on company policies and procedures
Complete work reports and projects as assigned by management
Ensure appropriate follow-up and timely completion of assignments

QUALIFICATIONS:

Accounts receivable and cash application experience preferred
Familiarity with various medical insurance payer guidelines/billing requirements preferred
Proficiency in Microsoft Office with experience working in Microsoft Excel
Minimum typing of 45 WPM and ability to operate the 10-key pad by touch
Must be detail oriented, thorough, accurate, and organized
Proven ability to research and solve problems
Good written and verbal communication skills

SALARY & BENEFITS:

$19.50/hour
Medical, Dental and Vision (Eligible first day of employment)
Flexible Spending Account
Life & Disability Insurance
401(k) with Company Match
Vacation and Sick Days
Paid Holidays
Education Assistance
Employee Referral Program

Career-minded individuals will find our business challenging and our reputation for excellence just one of the rewards we have to offer. To further enhance this tradition of excellence, our employees participate in continuous training and development programs in a variety of disciplines.

The posted range for this position is $19.50/hour which is the expected starting base salary range for an employee who is new to the role to fully proficient in the role. Many factors go into determining employee pay withing the posted range including education, prior experience, training, current skills, certifications, location/labor market, internal equity, etc.

Shield Healthcare, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against applicants or employees on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, disability that can be reasonably accommodated without undue hardship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, citizenship, marital or veteran status, or any other legally protected status.

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