Revenue Cycle Specialist

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center is an independent, nonprofit organization providing adult cancer treatment and groundbreaking research focused on cancer and infectious diseases. Based in Seattle, Fred Hutch is the only National Cancer Institute-designated cancer center in Washington.

With a track record of global leadership in bone marrow transplantation, HIV/AIDS prevention, immunotherapy and COVID-19 vaccines, Fred Hutch has earned a reputation as one of the world's leading cancer, infectious disease and biomedical research centers. Fred Hutch operates eight clinical care sites that provide medical oncology, infusion, radiation, proton therapy and related services, and network affiliations with hospitals in five states. Together, our fully integrated research and clinical care teams seek to discover new cures to the world's deadliest diseases and make life beyond cancer a reality.

At Fred Hutch we value collaboration, compassion, determination, excellence, innovation, integrity and respect. These values are grounded in and expressed through the principles of diversity, equity and inclusion. Our mission is directly tied to the humanity, dignity and inherent value of each employee, patient, community member and supporter. Our commitment to learning across our differences and similarities make us stronger. We seek employees who bring different and innovative ways of seeing the world and solving problems. Fred Hutch is in pursuit of becoming an anti-racist organization. We are committed to ensuring that all candidates hired share our commitment to diversity, anti-racism and inclusion.

The Revenue Cycle Specialist is responsible for the daily posting of all insurance and patient cash. This process is in a combination of electronic remits and manual batches. Performs daily reconciliation of cash posting which includes managing of Undistributed payments and managing Clearing Accounts.

Review and balance daily deposits provided by multiple sources.
• Reports for ACH deposits from Keybank, converted deposits from BNY Mellon/Waystar and manual deposits.
• Understands AR Codes and applies them correctly.
• Reads EOB and determines payment and contractual adjustment to correct HAR.
• Identifies numerous payor websites to pull EOB backup for posting.
• Maintain and prepare daily outstanding payments.
• Maintain and prepare End of Day balancing spreadsheet.
• Posts GL adjustments and send back-up to appropriate department.
• Calls Insurance companies to resolve payment issues.
• Work with staff in other departments to identify payments that are not Insurance/patient related.
• Daily cash reconciliation review.
• Understands and meets performance standards

Required:

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of one year of experience in Patient Accounting.
• Ability to use a computer keyboard and mouse, navigate computer programs, and use email in a business setting.
• Ability to pay attention to detail.
• Ability to communicate verbally in person, on the phone, and in writing in a clear and concise manner.
• Ability to identify, solve or triage issues appropriately.
• Previous health care experience.

Preferred:

• Understanding of debits and credits/basic accounting knowledge.

A statement describing your commitment and contributions toward greater diversity, equity, inclusion, and antiracism in your career or that will be made through your work at Fred Hutch is requested of all finalists.

The hourly pay range for this position is from $25.22 to $35.90 and pay offered will be based on experience and qualifications.

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center offers employees a comprehensive benefits package designed to enhance health, well-being, and financial security. Benefits include medical/vision, dental, flexible spending accounts, life, disability, retirement, family life support, employee assistance program, onsite health clinic, tuition reimbursement, paid vacation (12-22 days per year), paid sick leave (12-25 days per year), paid holidays (13 days per year), paid parental leave (up to 4 weeks), and partially paid sabbatical leave (up to 6 months).