<p>We are seeking a detail-oriented <strong>Medical Payment Poster Specialist</strong> to support revenue cycle operations in a fast-paced healthcare setting. This contract role is expected to last approximately <strong>4 months</strong> and will focus on accurate payment posting, account reconciliation, and timely resolution of discrepancies. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience in medical billing and payment posting, along with the ability to manage competing priorities effectively.</p><p><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Retrieve electronic and manual remittance documents daily to support timely deposit processing and payment application.</li><li>Accurately post insurance, paper check, lockbox, and credit card payments to patient accounts.</li><li>Research unapplied cash, credit balances, and overpayments to ensure proper resolution and account assignment.</li><li>Post complex remittance activity, including zero-pay, negative balance, and forward balance transactions.</li><li>Reconcile daily and monthly payment activity against reports and deposits, identifying and correcting discrepancies as needed.</li><li>Route balances appropriately to secondary or tertiary payers, or to self-pay status, based on account activity and coverage information.</li><li>Assign denial codes and account indicators to support follow-up, reporting, and payment accuracy.</li><li>Work closely with leadership and finance teams to resolve paid-not-posted items, unapplied remittances, and ledger discrepancies.</li><li>Support departmental productivity goals and assist with special payment posting projects as needed.</li></ul><p><br></p>