Specialist I, ROPS (Lab)
DaVita Kidney Care
Summary
The ROPS Specialist I, Cash Posting (Lab) knows and performs all essential duties and responsibilities as outlined below. Understands the job and applies knowledge and skills to complete a wide range of tasks at a level which meets department standards and ensures goals and objectives are achieved. Adheres to DaVita policies including corporate compliance and all rules and regulations under the law and accrediting bodies. This position reports to the Supervisor, Patient Accounting (Lab).
Job description
General Purpose of the Job
The ROPS Specialist I, Cash Posting (Lab) knows and performs all essential duties and responsibilities as outlined below. Understands the job and applies knowledge and skills to complete a wide range of tasks at a level which meets department standards and ensures goals and objectives are achieved. Adheres to DaVita policies including corporate compliance and all rules and regulations under the law and accrediting bodies. This position reports to the Supervisor, Patient Accounting (Lab).
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
- Applies payments and/or denials to the appropriate patient claim accurately based on supporting documentation. Interprets non-cash denial line items accurately by selecting the closest related denial code in the AR system. When all efforts are exhausted, post unidentified items to unapplied cash and continues to seek resolution and perform adjustments within established department timeframes
- Balances all posted amounts to check and batch amount; troubleshoot as necessary; resolve any out-of-balance conditions by posting adjustments and corrections for reconciliation purposes
- Researches difficult Remittance Advices for resolution to avoid posting to the unapplied cash account by communicating with the insurance company and collections team for resolution assistance
- Update cash batch tracking, prioritize workload, resolves work queues, and adjusts misapplied payments timely
Education and Experience
- 0-2 years experience
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Minimum of 6 months medical office or data entry experience preferred
- Knowledge of medical terminology and how to read and locate information on insurance remittance advice or invoices preferred
- Minimum of 50 wpm typing speed preferred
- Strong 10-key skills by touch preferred
- Intermediate computer skills and proficiency in MS Word, Outlook, and Excel required
Requirements
- 0-2 years experience
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Minimum of 6 months medical office or data entry experience preferred
- Knowledge of medical terminology and how to read and locate information on insurance remittance advice or invoices preferred
- Minimum of 50 wpm typing speed preferred
- Strong 10-key skills by touch preferred
- Intermediate computer skills and proficiency in MS Word, Outlook, and Excel required
Benefits
- Medical, Dental & Vision
- 401(k) Matching
- Paid Time Off
- PTO Cash Out
- Family Resources
- EAP Counseling
- Headspace Access
- Backup Child & Elder Care
- Maternity/Paternity Leave
- Professional Development Programs
Company overview
DaVita Kidney Care is a leading American healthcare provider specializing in kidney dialysis services, operating as one of the largest dialysis companies in the United States. Founded in 1992 and headquartered in Denver, Colorado, DaVita operates a vast network of 2,675 outpatient dialysis centers across the United States, serving approximately 200,800 patients, with an additional 367 centers in 11 other countries serving 49,400 patients. The company primarily treats end-stage renal disease (ESRD), providing life-sustaining dialysis treatments that patients typically require three times per week. DaVita holds approximately 37% market share in the U.S. dialysis market and is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker DVA. The company's name, derived from the Italian phrase "Dare Vita" meaning "to give life," reflects its mission to provide essential kidney care services. With approximately 76,000 employees, DaVita has established itself as a Fortune 500 company and a significant player in the healthcare industry, with Berkshire Hathaway owning a 41.2% stake in the organization.