Reimbursement Specialist- 813055

Description Receives and records payments on patient accounts. Receives and processes accounts receivable checks and other mail received according to established procedures. Identifies appropriate hospital accounts to ensure accurate application of payments received.  Processes discounts on accounts when necessary. Prepares daily cash receipts journal and balances all cash on hand. Investigates and resolves any out-of-balance problems. Researches all unapplied cash accounts and is responsible for locating all payments for the current months’ accounts and reducing it to a zero balance. Documents all activity regarding payor recoups or take backs. Process electronic efts, lockbox, over the counter checks; posting of payroll deductions Refunds for private patients and non-hospital money Prepare daily cash receipts; resolve all out of balance problems Maintain hard copy remit files (3 month retention) RequirementsEducationRequired:    High SchoolLicenses & CertificationsPreferred:    C-Heartsaver Additional Information: - Specialty: Billing and Insurance Specialist - Location: 500 E. 10th StreetAlamogordo, New Mexico 88310 - Contact: About the Company: CHRISTUS Health is an international Catholic, faith-based, not-for-profit health system comprised of more than 600 services and facilities, including more than 60 hospitals and long-term care facilities, 350 clinics and outpatient centers, and dozens of other health ministries and ventures. Sponsored by the Sisters of Charity of the Incarnate Word in Houston and San Antonio and the Sisters of the Holy Family of Nazareth, the mission of CHRISTUS Health is to extend the healing ministry of Jesus Christ. To support our healthcare ministry, CHRISTUS Health employs approximately 45,000 Associates and has more than 15,000 physicians on staff who provide care and support for patients. CHRISTUS Health is listed among the top ten largest Catholic health systems in the United States. EXTENDING THE HEALING MINISTRY OF JESUS CHRIST We are inspired by our mission, vision and core values to deliver compassionate, high quality health care, improving the health of the communities we serve. Above all, we are committed to providing our customers and their family members with a truly unique healing experience, one that embodies our values and respects the dignity and worth of each person. Creating a health care system that is truly excellent in all areas is an ongoing effort.