Þtails Department: East Endocrinology Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm Hospital: Ascension St. Vincent's East Location: Birmingham, Alabama Benefits Paid time off (PTO) Various health insurance options & wellness plans Retirement benefits including employer match plans Long-term & short-term disability Employee assistance programs (EAP) Parental leave & adoption assistance Tuition reimbursement Ways to give back to your community *Please note, benefits and benefits eligibility can vary by position, exclusions may apply for some roles (for example: PRN, Short-Term Option, etc.). Connect with your Talent Advisor today for additional specifics. Responsibilities Initial contact for the public. Receive payments and allowances and perform data entry of payments, allowances and account adjustments in an accurate and timely manner. Handle inquiries, complete correspondence, accept private payments and post cash on a daily basis. Review and process insurance explanation of benefits statements for accuracy. Refers debit/credit balances to collectors and refers credit balances for resolution. Review accounts on which credit balances exist and determine reason for the credit balance. Appropriately adjusts the contractual allowance if in error, complete a transfer if a payment was applied to an incorrect account or request a refund if an overpayment exists. Report recurring insurance payment discrepancies and work with team to resolve. Identify accounts on which contractual adjustments are incorrect by working the daily credit balance report. Reconcile bank deposits to payments entered into the financial system in a timely manner to ensure accurate account data. Review accounts and respond in a timely manner. Respond to third party inquiries and works to resolve circumstances that create unwarranted debit/credit balances. Requirements Education: High School diploma equivalency OR 1 year of applicable cumulative job specific experience required. Note: Required professional licensure/certification can be used in lieu of education or experience, if applicable. Additional Preferences No additional preferences. Why Join Our Team Ascension St. Vincent's employs over 4,800 associates and has been serving Birmingham and surrounding communities for more than 122 years. As an associate, you will find rewarding career opportunities at one of our five hospitals and several other healthcare facilities including an outpatient wellness facility that offers medical, imaging, fitness, nutrition and spa services. Ascension is a leading non-profit, faith-based national health system made up of over 150,000 associates and 2,600 sites of care, including more than 140 hospitals and 40 senior living communities in 19 states. Our Mission, Vision and Values encompass everything we do at Ascension. Every associate is empowered to give back, volunteer and make a positive impact in their community. Ascension careers are more than jobs; they are opportunities to enhance your life and the lives of the people around you. Equal Employment Opportunity Employer Ascension St. Vincent Health System is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Affirmative Action employer. Associates and Applicants receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, genetic data, or other legally protected status. Pay Non-Discrimination Notice: https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/ofccp/pdf/pay-transp_%20English_formattedESQA508c.pdf For further information regarding your EEO rights, click on the following link to the “EEO is the Law” poster: http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf EEO is the Law Poster Supplement Please note that Ascension will make an offer of employment only to individuals who have applied for a position using our official application. Be on alert for possible fraudulent offers of employment. Ascension will not solicit money or banking information from applicants. This employer participates in the Electronic Employment Verification Program. Please click the E-Verify link below for more information. E-Verify