Wage is compensable based on experience.
Candidate must be able to work on-site.
HealthSource Saginaw (HSS) is looking for a Director of Patient Accounting in our Patient Accouting Department who is passionate about the work they do and who enjoy working in a fast paced, patient centered environment.
You will be challenged by the dynamic environment, where you will work as a pivotal member of the staff, to exceed company goals and foster teamwork.
If you want to play an integral role in providing care and support to patients, then consider working for us.
As an HSS employee, you will become part of our team of outstanding people working together to improve the physical and emotional health of the lives we touch each and every day.
HSS provides shift and Holiday premiums, tuition assistance and a comprehensive benefit package including paid time off, major medical, prescription, vision, dental, defined contribution plan with up to 7% employer match, health reimbursement account, flex-spending account and short and long term disability.
HSS is a qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program.
Pre-employment physical, drug screen and background check required.
HealthSource Saginaw is an EEO/Affirmative Action employer for all including Women, Minorities, Veterans and Individuals with disabilities.
Bachelors Degree in Business or equivalent in experience.
Minimum of 5 years successful experience in a progressive leadership position with a focus on health care billing required.
Ability to effectively communicate and present self to patients, physicians, referral sources and the general public in a courteous, professional and poised manner.
Successful management experience of a Patient Accounting department required.
Directs activities of Patient Accounting and Admitting personnel to ensure efficient and proper generation of revenue and billing to maintain a stable cash flow.
Ensures insurance coverages are verified, credit situations are prudently evaluated, billings are accurately recorded, delinquent accounts are investigated, necessary adjustments are made and appropriate collection efforts on all insurance and private pay balances are pursued.
Monitors and reviews technical, financial, and personal performance of staff to ensure compliance with job function requirements, interpersonal customer relation standards, and productivity standards.
Develops short- and long-range goals and objectives for the Patient Accounting and Admitting personnel.
Develops plans to accomplish agreed upon goals.
Develops, recommends and administers major policies and procedures for all areas of responsibility.
Serves as Liaison to corporate bodies in relation to compliance with Medicare, HIPAA, and other government regulatory bodies.
Interviews, hires, assigns work to, trains and evaluates the performance of direct reports.
Addresses employee relation matters in coordination with Human Resource processes.
Includes providing assistance and guidance and resolving complex or sensitive issues.
Develops and maintains comprehensive training programs and reference material to ensure adequate training of new staff as well as maintain/enhance the skills of existing staff.
Develops and implements procedures, protocols, and standards to ensure timely and accurate performance of job duties.
Maintains regular contact with various third party payors (Blue Cross, Medicare, Medicaid, Managed Care and other plans) to resolve problems and negotiate contract rates and terms.
Responsible for organizing, maintaining, and verifying all aspects of the credentialing process, and maintain current files on practitioners.
Remains up to date on third party billing and reimbursement policies in order to expedite payment and ensure internal compliance with changes.
Verifies and approves billings for contractual services, ie NeuroPsych, Lab, Enteral tube feeding, oxygen & EKG, etc.
Monitors and reports on quality management activities for billing personnel based on timeliness, total number of accounts, dollar volume and accuracy.
Arrange payment plans with patients, and refers patients to other agencies for financial assistance, when appropriate.
Facilitates and/or participates in meetings with Administrative, Management, Medical Office and Departmental Staff.
Seeks out and takes advantage of professional development opportunities to meet educational and professional growth objectives.
Participates in and completes projects as assigned within established timeframes.
Ensures compliance with external regulatory requirements.