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Bartz-Altadonna Community Health Center

Healthcare - Payment Posting Specialist

Bartz-Altadonna Community Health Center, Lancaster, California, us, 93586

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Base pay range $23.00/hr - $27.00/hr

Job Summary The Payment Posting Specialist is responsible for accurately posting insurance and patient payments, contractual adjustments, and denials into the electronic health record (EHR) system. This position ensures that deposits and remittances are reconciled daily, and discrepancies are promptly researched and resolved to maintain the integrity of the accounts-receivable ledger. The role contributes directly to BACHC's financial performance and compliance by maintaining accurate financial records in accordance with FQHC, HRSA, and payer requirements.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Post all insurance and patient payments (EOB, EFT, ERA, and manual checks) accurately and promptly.

Reconcile daily deposits to bank statements and accounting reports.

Post contractual adjustments, refunds, and write-offs per payer agreements.

Identify and flag underpayments or denials for follow-up by the Claims Resolution team.

Verify that all remittances are balanced and allocated correctly to encounters and payers.

Maintain detailed documentation for audits and month-end reporting.

Communicate with the Billing and Accounting teams to resolve posting discrepancies.

Assist with monthly revenue reconciliation and audit preparation.

Maintain strict confidentiality of patient and financial information (HIPAA compliant).

Qualifications

High School Diploma or GED required; Associate degree preferred.

Certification in Medical Billing and Coding (CBCS, CMB, or equivalent) preferred.

Minimum 2 years of experience in medical payment posting or accounts-receivable reconciliation (FQHC or multispecialty setting preferred).

Experience with EHR billing systems (eClinicalWorks, EPIC, or equivalent).

Strong numerical accuracy and attention to detail.

Basic understanding of payer remittance formats, EOBs, and adjustment codes.

Proficiency in Excel and data entry.

Performance Expectations

Daily deposit reconciliation - 100% accuracy by end of each business day

Payment posting timeliness - All payments posted within 48 hours of receipt

Error rate -

Variance resolution - All discrepancies resolved within 3 business days

Audit readiness - Zero compliance findings in internal/external audits

Work Environment

On-Site only, not a remote position

Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

On-site at BACHC Campus, Lancaster, CA

Job Details

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $23.00 - $27.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Work Location: In person

Seniority level: Entry level

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Accounting/Auditing and Finance

Industries: Accounting

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