Correspondence Clerk I

ABOUT PERFORMANT: At Performant, we're focused on helping our clients achieve their goals by providing technology-enabled services which identify improper payments and recoup or prevent losses due to errant billing practices. We are the premier independent healthcare payment integrity company in the US and a leader across several markets, including Medicare, Medicaid, and Commercial Healthcare. Through this important work we accomplish our mission: To offer innovative payment accuracy solutions that allow our clients to focus on what matter most - quality of care and healthier lives for all. If you are seeking an employer who values People, Innovation, Integrity, Fun, and fostering an Ownership Culture - then Performant is the place for you. ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY: Hiring Range: $17.20hr The focus of the Correspondence Clerk I (SCA) - In Office (Only is to accurately receive, review, electronically scan, and forward correspondence, ensuring that all federal and state regulations, contractual compliance and company guidelines and standards are met in the process. Key Responsibilities: Ensure that all deadlines are met, as dictated by client contracts, department & company policies and any/all regulatory or compliance requirements. Review all incoming mail, prioritizing by urgency and importance as per department & client guidelines. Process and scan all correspondence efficiently and accurately. Upload media to accounts and ensure uploads are successful. Enter appropriate status codes in the system, updates current account information, and generates letters. Distributes designated media to other departments as appropriate. Counts and logs daily production. Performs other duties as assigned. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Needed: High level of ability in multi-tasking and prioritizing workload. Must have flexibility and be able to adapt to ever changing needs and requirements. MS Excel & Word skills. Able to meet or exceed deadlines. Able to work efficiently independently and complete any/all workload as assigned by department management. Strong communication in both verbal and written business language skills. Responsible, dependable, conscientious, detail-oriented, and reliable. Required and Preferred Qualifications: High School Diploma or GED is required. At least two years of general office work experience is required. WHAT WE OFFER: Performant offers a wide range of benefits to help support a healthy work/life balance. These benefits include medical, dental, vision, disability coverage options, life insurance coverage, 401(k) savings plans, paid family/parental leave, 11 paid holidays per year, as well as sick time and vacation time off annually. For more information about our benefits package, please refer to our benefits page on our website or ask your Talent Acquisition contact during an interview. Physical Requirements & Additional Notices: If working in a hybrid or fully remote setting, access to reliable, secure high-speed Internet at your home office location is required. Proof of such may be required prior to an offer being made. It is the Employee's responsibility to maintain this Internet access at their home office location. The following is a general summary of the physical demands and requirements of an Office/Clerical/Professional or similar job, whether completed remotely at a home office or in a typical on-site professional office environment. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of requirements, as physical demands of each individual job may vary. Regularly sits at a desk during scheduled shift, uses office phone or headset provided by the Company for phone calls, making outbound calls and answering inbound return calls using an office phone system; views a computer monitor, types on a keyboard and uses a computer mouse. Regularly reads and comprehends information in electronic (computer) or paper form (written/printed). Regularly sit/stand 8 or more hours per day. Occasionally lift/carry/push/pull up to 10lbs. Performant is a government contractor and subject to compliance with client contractual and regulatory requirements, including but not limited to, Drug Free Workplace, background requirements, and other clearances (as applicable). As such, the following requirements will or may apply to this position: Must submit to, and pass, a pre-hire criminal background check and drug test (applies to all positions). Ability to obtain and maintain client required clearances, as well as pass regular company background and/or drug screenings post-hire, may be required for some positions. Some positions may require the total absence of felony and/or misdemeanor convictions. Must not appear on any state/federal debarment or exclusion lists. Must complete the Performant Teleworker Agreement upon hire and adhere to the Agreement and all related policies and procedures. Other requirements may apply. All employees and contractors for Performant Financial may and/or will have access to Sensitive, Proprietary, Confidential and/or Public data. As such, all employees and contractors will have ownership and responsibility to report any violations to the Confidentiality and Integrity of Sensitive, Proprietary, Confidential and/or Public data at all times. Violations to Performant's policy related to the Confidentiality or Integrity of data may be subject to disciplinary actions up to and including termination. Performant is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. In keeping with our commitment, Performant will take the steps to assure that people with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. Accordingly, if you believe a reasonable accommodation is required to fully participate in the job application or interview process, to perform the essential functions of the position, and/or to receive all other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact Performant's Human Resources team to discuss further. Our diversity makes Performant unique and strengthens us as an organization to help us better serve our clients. Performant is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, age, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, physical or mental disability, genetic characteristics, medical condition, marital status, citizenship status, military service status, political belief status, or any other consideration made unlawful by law. THIRD PARTY RECRUITMENT AGENCY SUBMISSIONS ARE NOT ACCEPTED