Plans, organizes, develops and implements revenue cycle operations to meet UT Le Bonheur Pediatric Specialists and departmental goals and objectives
Maintains appropriate internal controls over front end billing functions, patient registration, pre-certification, procedure authorizations, insurance verification, charge entry and coding
Keeps abreast of all reimbursement billing procedures of third party and private insurance payers
Manages patient registration, pre-certification, procedure authorization, coding, and charge posting, advising supervisors on day-to-day implementation and interpretation to ensure compliance with all policies and procedures
Provides analysis with regard to financial impact of new MH ULPS business opportunities and decisions
Manages, and controls development and implementation of product and procedure pricing for ULPS
Manages along with the CBO, the re-certification/clinical denials management process including the clinical appeal, rebilling, and verification process
Promotes the flow of information by establishing, utilizing, and maintaining effective communication systems within and outside the department
Develops, analyzes, and reviews special projects as necessary
Manages the process of internal and external charge/chart audit
Designs and implements training programs to ensure that all areas are adequately trained on charge capture and reconciliation policies and procedures
Designs process to capture lost charges missed by ULPS billing areas to ensure maximum legitimate reimbursement for the services provided
Maintains and develops a competent, productive, and quality conscious workforce by hiring, evaluating performance, counseling, training, issuing corrective action, and recommending promotion or discharge of department personnel according to the MH value
Requirements
Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration/Management
In lieu of Bachelor's degree, must have a High School diploma with four (4) years equivalent experience in business practices, accounting and finance
Ability to understand and prepare written materials, such as management reports and memos
Ability to communicate verbally with all levels of Associates, senior management officials, and other outside professionals
Ability to lead and motivate individuals and groups of people toward the accomplishment of work and organizational goals
Ability to organize multiple tasks and projects and maintain control of workflow
Ability to work without close supervision or guidance and exercise independent judgment
Ability to facilitate education/training sessions at all levels of the organization