POSITION SUMMARY: Coordinates the overall functions of Insurance Billing, Cash Posting and File Maintenance under the direction of the Assistant Manager-F&A.; Must be able to perform jobs in all patient care and operational areas subject to reasonable accommodations. This is a non-union position.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
- Ensures that accurate and timely billing is being done in accordance with established procedures. Reconciles statement with various insurance companies.
- Keeps current regarding all reimbursement and billing procedures of third party and private insurance payers.
- Implements appropriate billing procedures, ensuring that accounts receivable records are kept in accordance with established procedures.
- Addresses patient account issues.
- Reviews patient accounts for reimbursement accuracy.
- Maintains appropriate internal controls over accounts receivable functions.
- Monitors activities with insurance companies, Admitting, Medical Records, Information Systems, Credit & Collections.
- Ensures that all staff members routinely utilize policy and procedure manuals and other available reference material as necessary to ensure proper course of action.
- Establishes and enforces appropriate procedures for billing, follow-up and collection on overdue accounts and implements corrective action as necessary.
- Maintains awareness and participates in Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) to ensure a secure patient environment.
- Performs all tasks demonstrating service excellence to both staff and customers.
- Demonstrates, supports, and models the mission, vision, values and code of conduct for Dameron Hospital Association.
- Communicates appropriately and actively to support the department mission
- Assist Senior Financial Analyst in month end close process and preparing Journal Entries.