Payment Poster

SUMMARY

Under general supervision of the Receivable Management Manager and/or Patient Financial Services Project Manager, performs analytical and administrative functions to assure consistent and accurate deployment of accounts receivable electronic cash system application, database management and integrated data files to all affected Patient Financial Services systems.

Brown University Health employees are expected to successfully role model the organization's values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence as these values guide our everyday actions with patients, customers, and one another.

In addition to our values, all employees are expected to demonstrate the core Success Factors which tell us how we work together and how we get things done. The core Success Factors include:

• Instill Trust and Value Differences
• Patient and Community Focus and Collaborate

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Initiates vendor contact and authorizes programming changes to systems which may include EHR, Clearinghouse, and electronic posting systems based on payer regulations, management requirements, and new payers.
• Assures quality by testing resulting changes to validate accuracy.
• Reviews cost and performs budgetary cost analysis related to project enhancements and installations as well as for the annual budgeting process for Receivables.
• Recommends changes and participates in the evaluation of new technology.
• Develops and provides specifications to Information Services for development needed for reporting and/or workflow improvements.
• Utilizes Epic EHR system and various reporting tools to identify trends and areas for improvement in the revenue cycle.
• Summarizes and presents analyses to senior leadership.
• Works with departments throughout the organization to educate on the content of the AR reports.
• Designs and maintains department database environment.
• Resolves database software related problems.
• Improves database efficiency through use of various hardware and software resources available within Brown University Health Information Services standards.
• Exercises judgment and assumes responsibility for posting decisions, consequences, and results having an impact on system wide accounts receivable fiscal activity, processing of revenue, productivity, and quality of service within the functional area.
• Authorizes and assists outside vendor in changes to programming specifications of electronic posting system.
• These include changes in format from health insurance companies as well as federal regulations (HIPAA).
• Applies working knowledge of applicable Federal and State compliance mandated requirements related to submission of electronic data.
• Maintains technical awareness through appropriate training, seminar, and conference attendance.
• Consults with outside vendors and Information Services members to design, build, and manage changes to databases and electronic payer programs.
• Uses various software applications, such as spreadsheets, relational databases, and graphics packages to assemble, manipulate, and/or format semi-complex data and reports to finance committee.
• Maintains documentation on workflows and system decisions.
• Develops customized monthly detailed aging reports/schedules for PFS management team.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

BASIC KNOWLEDGE:

• Associate’s degree in computer science, with accounting background, related field, or equivalent experience.
• BA/BS business, finance, analytics, or related field preferred.
• Certification in MS Office 2000, Monarch, and/or Access desired.
• Experience working with Epic EHR and Business Objects desired.
• Ability to design and develop database financial reports for forecasting, trending, and results analysis in a clear and concise presentation.
• Proficient comprehension of semi-complex mathematical formulas and calculations.
• Strong communication skills both verbal and written.
• Proven ability to communicate technical and related concepts to a broad range of technical and non-technical staff.
• Analytical and organizational skills with strong critical thinking and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work as part of a professional team and to collaborate effectively with management, employees, and outside vendors.

EXPERIENCE:

• Three years proficiency in the use of software applications, databases, and spreadsheets. Certification desirable.
• Two to three years experience in automated, multi-facility health care patient accounting environment.

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Work is performed in a typical office setting requiring:

• Sitting in a normal seated position for extended periods of time
• Reaching by extending hand or arm in any direction
• Finger dexterity to manipulate keyboard

Position requires ability to speak, see, and hear within normal range.

PAY RANGE

$19.97-$32.96

LOCATION

Corporate Headquarters - 15 LaSalle Square Providence, Rhode Island 02903

WORK TYPE

8:00-4:30

WORK SHIFT

Day

DAILY HOURS

8 hours

DRIVING REQUIRED

No

Brown University Health is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and maintaining a work environment free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment.