About Children's Minnesota Children's Minnesota is one of the largest pediatric health systems in the United States and the only health system in Minnesota to provide care exclusively to children, from before birth through young adulthood. An independent and not-for-profit system since 1924, Children's Minnesota is one system serving kids throughout the Upper Midwest at two free-standing hospitals, nine primary care clinics, multiple specialty clinics and seven rehabilitation sites. As The Kids Experts in our region, Children's Minnesota is regularly ranked by U.S. News & World Report as a top children's hospital. Find us on Facebook @childrensminnesota or on Twitter and Instagram @childrensmn. Please visit childrensMN.org . Children's Minnesota is proud to be recognized by Modern Healthcare as one of 2023's Top Diversity Leaders. The national honor recognizes the top diverse healthcare executives and organizations influencing public policy, care delivery, and promoting diversity, equity and inclusion in their organizations and the industry. Position Summary The Payment Specialist is responsible for processing payments and adjustments; compiling and balancing bank deposits; researching and transferring credit balances; and initiating payment refunds. The Specialist is also responsible for researching appropriate reimbursement amounts and resolving payment variances. License/Certification/Registration required? No Education: *High School Diploma or equivalent work experience required *Business courses such as medical terminology, accounting, finance, cash applications, typing, and word processing preferred Experience: *Minimum of 3+ years Business Office experience in a healthcare environment required *Hospital or Physician practice billing experience preferred Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: *Working knowledge of billing and follow-up processes *Excellent customer service through oral and written communication to patients, families, and other external and internal contacts *Excellent communication skills when dealing with patients, families, public, co-workers, and professional offices *Knowledge of HIPAA privacy standards and PCI compliance regulations *Proficient use of systems (computer, applications, phone systems) *Basic knowledge of medical terminology *Detail-oriented, good organizational skills, and ability to be self-directed *Strong time management skills, managing multiple priorities and a heavy workload in a high-stress atmosphere *Flexibility to perform other tasks as needed in an active work environment with changing work needs *High-level problem solving, analytical, and investigational skills *Ability to learn quickly and meet continuous timelines *Exhibits behaviors consistent with principles of excellent service *Knowledge of payer contracts *Demonstrate and maintain competency as required for job title and the unit/area(s) of assignment *Exhibits behaviors consistent with standards of performance improvement and organizational values (e.g., efficiency and financial responsibility, safety, partnership and service, teamwork, compassion, integrity, and trust and respect) *Meets performance standards for productivity and quality *Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of organizational policies, procedures and systems Physical Demands Please click here to view the Physical Demands All job offers are contingent upon successful completion of an occupational health assessment, drug screen, background investigation, and compliance with the U.S. Government Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification. Children's Minnesota requires proof of COVID-19 vaccine, and as recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), immunity to vaccine preventable infectious diseases, prior to employment. Children's Minnesota is proud to be an equal opportunity employer whose staff is representative of its community and considers qualified applicants for open positions without regard to race, color, creed, sex, religi n, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, disability, pregnancy, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.