Senior Accounting Clerk

Established in 1884, Flushing Hospital Medical Center is considered the first hospital in Queens, New York. Regarded as a leading hospital in Queens, New York, we offer a wide variety of patient-centered, expert care to our community. We are proud of our uncompromising commitment and unparalleled approach in providing the highest quality and most cost-effective service to the many culturally diverse, residents in Queens. We are currently seeking a Senior Accounting Clerk for an immediate full-time opportunity in our Cash Posting Department.

Key Responsibilities:

• Post daily cash receipts, including electronic payments, checks, and other payment sources.
• Apply insurance and patient payments accurately and timely to the appropriate patient accounts.
• Review and interpret Explanation of Benefits (EOBs) and Electronic Remittance Advices (ERAs) to ensure correct payment application.
• Reconcile deposit totals with posted transactions and identify, investigate, and report variances.
• Process adjustments, refunds, and write-offs in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Research and resolve misapplied payments and post discrepancies.
• Generate, maintain, and distribute Excel reports related to cash posting activity and performance metrics.
• Meet daily, weekly, and monthly payment posting and reconciliation deadlines.
• Collaborate with billing, collections, and insurance teams to resolve account-related issues.
• Maintain accurate documentation and records to support auditing and compliance requirements.

Ensure compliance with healthcare regulations, payer requirements, and departmental procedures.

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