About this opportunity
The Staff Pad lists this Lead Medical Payment Poster - Full-Time | Days opportunity in russellville, Alabama. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Lead Payment/Cash Poster
The Staff Pad has partnered with a leading healthcare organization in Russellville, AL and we are looking to hire an experienced Lead Payment/Cash Poster to oversee and perform the accurate and timely posting of payments, adjustments, denials, and other reimbursement transactions across multiple Clinic Business Offices. This role serves as a key resource for payment posting staff, supports training and workflow coordination, and ensures compliance with organizational policies, payer requirements, and revenue cycle best practices. The Lead Cash Poster collaborates with billing, collections, insurance follow-up, clinic leadership, and finance teams to resolve posting discrepancies promptly, streamline workflows, and support the clinics' overall financial performance.
Schedule: Full-Time | Days
What You'll Do
Leadership Responsibilities
Serve as the primary contact for payment posting staff across both Clinic Business Offices
Train, guide, and support team members
Monitor daily workloads and prioritize tasks
Ensure posting productivity and accuracy standards are met
Identify workflow issues and recommend improvements
Assist management with performance monitoring and quality assurance
Guide staff on posting procedures, payer requirements, and system functionality
Payment Posting Responsibilities
Accurately and promptly post insurance payments, patient payments, ERAs, and manual payments
Review and reconcile payment batches, deposits, and posting reports
Post contractual adjustments, denials, write-offs, refunds, and other financial transactions
Research and resolve posting errors, payment discrepancies, and unapplied payments
Ensure transactions have appropriate supporting documentation
Maintain accurate patient account balances through proper posting
Assist with TennCare, Medicare Bad Debt, AIR payment accuracy, and other financial or operational reports
Maintain workflow rules, Practice Management (PM) schedules, and system tasks for operational efficiency
Monitor electronic remittance files and investigate posting exceptions
Provide backup posting support across both Clinic Business Offices as needed
Revenue Cycle Support
Collaborate with billing and collections teams to resolve payment variances and reimbursement issues
Identify payer trends, reimbursement concerns, and process improvement opportunities
Review rejected or denied payments and coordinate corrective actions
Monitor aging reports for unapplied cash and posting exceptions
Support month-end and year-end closings and reconciliations
Work with management to resolve revenue cycle issues affecting reimbursement
Compliance and Quality Assurance
Maintain confidentiality in compliance with HIPAA regulations
Follow organizational policies, procedures, and payer requirements
Audit posted transactions for accuracy and compliance
Help develop and maintain departmental procedures, workflows, and training materials
Promote revenue cycle best practices and organizational standards
What We Are Looking For
Education and Experience
High school diploma or GED required
Minimum of 3 years of medical payment posting experience required
Clinic, physician practice, or RHC billing experience preferred
Leadership, mentoring, or training experience preferred
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Knowledge of medical billing, payment posting, EOBs, ERAs, and revenue cycle processes
Understanding of Medicare, Medicaid, TennCare, commercial insurance, and managed care reimbursement
Strong attention to detail and accuracy
Analytical and problem-solving skills
Ability to train, mentor, and support staff
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Proficiency in EMR systems, practice management software, Microsoft Excel and Office
Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
What You Can Expect
Exceptional patient care starts with a team that feels valued, supported, and empowered - backed by comprehensive compensation and benefits every step of the way
Benefits
Medical, Rx, Dental, Vision, Life & AD&D Insurance
Retirement Plans
PTO, Leave of Absence
Maternity/Disability Leave
Flexible Spending Account
If you are detail-oriented, experienced in medical payment posting, and ready to take the next step in your career by supporting and guiding a team, we encourage you to apply for this opportunity to make a meaningful impact on revenue cycle operations and clinic performance.
Worksite address
russellville, AL, 35659, US
Who can apply
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