Cash Application Specialist

Since 1957, Shield Healthcare has provided high-quality healthcare services while focusing on customer satisfaction and employee achievement. We are dedicated to fulfilling the medical supply needs of consumers and the caregiving community while maintaining a 99% overall customer satisfaction rating. Over the years, Shield HealthCare has expanded nationally with current service locations in California, Colorado, Illinois, Ohio, Texas and Washington.

Shield HealthCare is looking for a Cash Application Specialist responsible for the timely and accurate processing of payments and denials/remarks for medical claims. The position has a set schedule, Monday through Friday, no nights or weekends. 

This is an on-site position in Valencia, CA.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Process electronic payments and denials from third-party insurance carriers and manage rejections
• Accurately post manual payments and insurance denials/remarks as needed
• Research payment posting issues related to EDI transmissions, clearing house processing, system processing, payer errors, etc.  
• Research payments received without backup
• Inform management of trends in payment posting issues
• Ensure that all payments and denials are posted in a timely manner
• Archive and/or file all back up data
• Properly resolve all unapplied and overapplied cash
• Remains updated on company policies and procedures
• Complete work reports and projects as assigned by management
• Ensure appropriate follow-up and timely completion of assignments

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Accounts receivable and cash application experience preferred
• Familiarity with various medical insurance payer guidelines/billing requirements preferred
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office with experience working in Microsoft Excel
• Minimum typing of 45 WPM and ability to operate the 10-key pad by touch
• Must be detail oriented, thorough, accurate, and organized
• Proven ability to research and solve problems
• Good written and verbal communication skills

SALARY & BENEFITS:

• $17.50-19/hour
• Medical, Dental and Vision (Eligible first day of employment) 
• Flexible Spending Account 
• Life & Disability Insurance 
• 401(k) with Company Match 
• Vacation and Sick Days 
• Paid Holidays 
• Education Assistance
• Employee Referral Program

Career-minded individuals will find our business challenging and our reputation for excellence just one of the rewards we have to offer. To further enhance this tradition of excellence, our employees participate in continuous training and development programs in a variety of disciplines.