Patient Accounts Manager

Company: Bay Area Hospital
Location: Veneta
Posted on: June 24, 2022

Job Description:

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Time Type:
Full time
Hours per Pay Period:
80
Shift:
Day Shift
Average rate:
Depending on Experience
(This represents the rate for an individual with significant experience in this job)

Department:
Revenue Cycle

Current Bay Area Hospital Employee: If you are a current Bay Area Hospital employee, please apply through the Workday internal career site.

The future looks bright at Bay Area Hospital, and we are always searching for quality people to join our team. We offer a great atmosphere, competitive pay, a wide array of benefits, and many growth opportunities for our employees.

Job Description:
Manager Patient Acct

Provides leadership and management of the daily operations of the Business Office and provides project management to the organization.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Communicates effectively with all constituents and keeps director informed of issues.
• Demonstrates ability to problem solve, work independently and as part of a team.
• Demonstrates dynamic leadership skills to promote and support the achievement of overall organizational goals and specific revenue cycle objectives.
• Demonstrates initiative and exercises good judgment and effective critical thinking skills
• Flexible, able to prioritize and address multiple responsibilities concurrently and meet deadlines
• Works effectively under stress and frequently changing job requirements/situations
• Ability to use a personal computer and various software programs applicable to the position
• Exhibits the ability to deal effectively interdepartmentally & with the public
• Exhibits the ability to maintain confidentiality, think and act independently with minimal supervision
• Leads by example and demonstrates ability to initiate difficult conversations when appropriate
• Demonstrated organizational ability
• Demonstrated project management
• Communicates professionally in both written and verbal communication across all levels of internal and external customers
• Maintains regular, consistent and punctual attendance at the assigned job location
• Ability to operate applicable office equipment
• Demonstrates working knowledge in applicable systems, including but not limited to Epic, Experian, OnBase, Excel, Word and Teams
  EDUCATION/CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSES/DEGREES
  
  • High School Diploma or equivalent required
    • Bachelor's degree preferred
    • Certification through HFMA or AAHAM preferred
      EXPERIENCE
      
      • Ability to effectively lead, train, and instruct staff
      • Two (2) years' experience working with billing and financial data, healthcare account receivables, credit and collections, and reimbursement tracking of managed care contracts
      • Experience in government health plans (Medicare, Medicaid, Veterans) and commercial health plan rules, regulations, and general billing practices
      • Thorough knowledge of state and federal collection laws
      • Understanding of legal proceedings as they relate to collections and contracting
        • Five to seven years prior job related experience in a hospital health care setting
        • Three to five years of recent supervisory experience
        • Experience working with government and non-government payer regulations and general billing practices
        • Thorough knowledge of state and federal regulatory requirement related to billing & collections, cash controls, compliance and HIPAA
        • Understanding of legal proceedings as they relate to collections and contracting
        • Previous experience working in a clinically driven revenue cycle environment preferred
        • Previous Epic experience preferred
          GENERAL INFORMATION
          
          Union Affiliation: None
          
          The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and job skills required.
          
          PHYSICAL/MENTAL/ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS
          
          • Requires extensive sitting with periodic standing and walking
          • May be required to lift up to 20 pounds
          • Requires significant use of personal computer, phone and general office equipment
          • Needs adequate visual acuity, ability to grasp and handle objects
          • Needs ability to communicate effectively through reading, writing, and speaking in person or telephone
          • May require off-site travel
            Compensation Grade:
            H
            
            Compensation Grade Profile:
            H - Salaried
            
            Bay Area Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
            
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