As a part of the Tenet and Catholic Health Initiatives family, Conifer Health brings 30 years of healthcare industry expertise to clients in more than 135 local regions nationwide. We help our clients strengthen their financial and clinical performance, serve their communities and succeed at the business of healthcare. Conifer Health helps organizations transition from volume to value-based care, enhance the consumer and patient healthcare experience and improve quality, cost and access to healthcare. Are you ready to be part of our solutions? Welcome to the company that gives you the resources and incentives to redefine healthcare services, with a competitive benefits package and leadership to take your career to the next step!

JOB SUMMARY

Responsible for leading the payment application functions within the Reimbursement and Cash Management team in the National Payments and Adjustment Center (NPAC).

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Include the following. Others may be assigned.

• Support of Payment Posters questions in order to identify and address training needs.
• Assist in researching and clearing Unapplied Accounts (bank, MCare, MCaid) using PBAR RA Identification function/process.
• Training of all Payment Poster new hires to include:
  • Posting of CRJ’s, CAP, MSI, payment corrections, NSF’s, inter-facility (016) payment transfers, and payroll deductions for A/R accounts according to established guidelines
  • Researching and clearing Unapplied Accounts (bank, MCare, MCaid) using PBAR RA Identification function/process
  • Indexing of TBI documents in the imaging cash file cabinet
  • Reviewing ODC Bank ID Report for appropriate patient or insurance code posting, post manual corrections as needed
• Review of daily Unidentified Cash Report in order to prioritize resources.
• Special Projects as assigned.

Conifer requires its candidates, as applicable and as permitted by law, to obtain and provide confirmation of all required vaccinations and screenings prior to the start of employment. This may include, but is not limited to, the COVID-19 vaccination, influenza vaccination, and/or any future required vaccines and screenings.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Computer skills: MS Word, Excel, and Outlook; knowledge of Tenet systems a plus
• Good interpersonal skills
• Strong customer service attitude and ability to work independently as well as in a team
• Well organized and attentive to detail
• Good math, analytical and problem solving skills
• Data entry and 10-key by touch

EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE

Include minimum education, technical training, and/or experience required to perform the job.

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 2-3 years of related experience; payment posting a plus

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Must be able to work in sitting position, use computer and answer telephone

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Normal office environment

Employment practices will not be influenced or affected by an applicant’s or employee’s race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status or any other legally protected status. Tenet will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship.