Manager Patient Financial
Chesapeake, VA - USA
Job Summary
- Manage the activities of employees and vendors to ensure adherence to CRMC standards
- Monitor and track staff productivity and quality to collect cash and resolve Accounts Receivables
- Provide continued education to staff with regards to healthcare reform payer updates and system upgrades
- Work collaboratively with the Senior AR Systems Manager and Director to meet departmental goals and objectives
- Works with other Revenue Cycle Departments such as Care Management the CFO HIM Finance Patient Access or others within Revenue Cycle
- Assist Senior and Executive Management in the successful development and execution of CRMC strategies to support CRMCs mission and goals
- Manage all aspects of insurance account follow up for approximately 40000 accounts for $200 million in accounts receivable
- Review monitor and validate staff or vendor-initiated adjustments for certain dollar thresholds
- Collaborate with the Director of Patient Financial Services to assign goals for the Insurance Follow-up and Denials management
- Monitor levels of productivity for each specific individual through productivity quality and AR aging reports
- Review of ATB and Work Ques Management adjusting and conducting Quality Reviews to optimize operations and workflows for maximizing revenue and adjustments
- Month End Reporting to capture and consolidate issues and trends recording for Finance
- Monitor daily volumes and statistics for incoming phone calls website usage and system notes
- Monitor and maintain strict compliance with Medicare and Medicaid Quarterly Credit Balance Reporting
- Prioritize all work for the Follow-up and Denial areas to meet the goals as assigned via the Leadership systems and in other IT systems
- Always strive for excellence in the resolution of all claims and ensure that all regulations are followed for compliance
- Attends as an expert witness for Bad Debt and Court Cases (affidavits) in legal instances
- Liaison for current Vendors EPIC and systems operations
- Exercise quality judgment in handling of patient questions or complaints physician requests/contacts and internal interaction with other hospital departments or vendors
- Resolve patient complaints vendor relations charging issues and interdepartmental concerns in a timely and professional manner
- Incorporate all new programs and procedures into the routine of the department and keep the employees and stakeholders aware of all changes
- Oversee the training and orientation of all new employees and vendors within the department
- Prepare daily weekly and monthly reports that track the progress of the departments follow up denials and customer service
- Understand and use the department computer systems in an effective and proficient manner
- Actively participate in service recovery and customer service activities to ensure a superior customer contact
- Adhere to CRMCs confidentiality policy for all information related to patients family and friends hospital employees physicians and clients
- Maintain effective interdepartmental communication
- Conduct employee interviews/employment recommendations
- Maintain employee scheduling/general staffing
- Complete time and attendance records/payroll discrepancies
- Conduct and monitor employee annual performance evaluation/in-service/competency testing/disciplinary action
- Complete other duties as assigned by the Director of Patient Financial Services or CFO
- Consistently demonstrate excellent techniques in work performance through quality assurance reviews
- Demonstrate knowledge of contract terms for insurance carriers and vendors
- Stay current with insurance program changes and offer suggestions to ensure the efficient running of the department
- Attend required departmental and hospital-wide orientations meetings and in-services
- Demonstrate a commitment to flexible work scheduling when necessary to ensure patient care
Bachelors Degree in Business Healthcare Administration or related field
Masters Degree and professional certifications
- 5 years in an acute care setting with extensive background in billing and follow up
- This position is responsible for revenue cycle operations specifically for Home Health and Hospice services. Candidates must have prior experience in Home Health/Hospice billing collections and payer relations
Required Experience:
Manager
About Company
Chesapeake Regional Healthcare is a health system laser-focused on innovation, known for making medical history in the region and providing patients with truly personal care. Its hospital, Chesapeake Regional Medical Center, is the only independent, community-based acute care hospital ... View more