Cash Applications Specialist

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The Cash Applications Specialist is responsible for using reports, tools and other resources provided by Aveanna, for the accurate posting of cash receipts to the company's accounts receivable records. This includes payment for all primary, secondary, tertiary or any other payer including guarantors. This is inclusive of payments received from commercial, Medicare, Medicaid and private accounts.

Essential Job Functions
• Responsible for overseeing day to day duties of cash application specialists.
• From the SunTrust Bank portal, the EFT file and lockbox is downloaded and 835 files are processed from the EFT and lockbox spreadsheet.
• Works with Centralized Billers, Collectors, and Cash Applications Specialists to ensure payments are applied accurately.
• Assist with month end close.
• Processed and Applied Cash Transfer.
• Train, provide guidance, monitor and answer questions for new and existing cash apps employees.
• Responsible for properly logging completed cash batches by cash apps specialists.
• Responsible for understanding and appropriately applying recoupments from payers.
• Ability to demonstrate problem solving skills.
• Understands and cash applications and enforces business rules and SOX 404 controls.
• Apply Cash and Denials as needed.
• Evaluates data, reports, feedback, observations and other information in determining priorities.
• Uses prior knowledge and industry specific, historical experiences in resolving problems.
• Conducts all assignments as a professional and role model with a sense of urgency.
• Uses professional communication and conflict resolution techniques as required.
• References and reflects upon the Company mission, values, and strategic imperatives in completing and/or assigning all work.

Requirements
• Ability to maintain records and perform data entry.
• High school degree or equivalent.
• One year related experience in a healthcare environment.
• Experience with computers, calculators, 10-key, and other basic office equipment.

Preferences
• List

Other Skills/Abilities
• Must be able to adhere to confidentiality standards and professional boundaries at all times
• Attention to detail
• Time Management
• Ability to remain calm and professional in stressful situations
• Strong commitment to excellence
• Quick-thinking and astute decision making skills
• Effective problem-solving and conflict resolution
• Excellent organization and communication skills

Physical Requirements
• Must be able to speak, write, read and understand English
• Occasional lifting, carrying, pushing and pulling of 25 pounds
• Prolonged walking, sitting, standing, bending, kneeling, reaching, twisting
• Must be able to sit and climb stairs
• Must have visual and hearing acuity
• Must have strong sense of smell and touch

Environment
• Performs duties in an office environment during agency operating hours
• Must be able to function in a wide variety of environments which may involve exposure to allergens and other various conditions

Other Duties
• Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

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As an employer accepting Medicare and Medicaid funds, employees must comply with all health-related requirements in all relevant jurisdictions, including required vaccinations and testing, subject to exemptions for medical or religious reasons as appropriate.