Manager, Patient Accounts

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Job Summary

The primary responsibility of this role is to manage all elements of the assigned Customer Service or Self-pay Collections teams within Patient Billing Solutions.

Responsible for the management of the Patient Billing Solutions staff. Oversees staff involved with credit collections insurance patient billing and bad debt accounts. Will ensure the accuracy and timeliness of patient billing and follow up on outstanding accounts to collect on patient balances. Position requires a great deal of flexibility and a broad scope of knowledge covering all aspects of the Revenue Cycle including hospital and professional accounts. The position will work as part of a highly integrated management team which will routinely require management of functions that are performed in part by staff reporting to another manager.

Essential Functions
-Oversee patient billing and collections ensuring accuracy timeliness and prompt submission of claims to insurance/third-party payers.
-Track outstanding accounts including denied claims and insurance appeals and resolve errors or complex situations for timely processing.
-Analyze patient account data to identify trends recommend improvements and provide reports to senior leaders.
-Manage hiring training mentorship and performance evaluation of staff including setting assignments and monitoring departmental goals.
-Develop policies and procedures for the patient accounts department.
-Oversee outside vendors to ensure onboarding training and standards are met.
-Ensure employees are updated on operational technical and HR-related information; troubleshoot staffing technical and operational issues daily.
-Collaborate with leaders from other MGB hospitals and physician groups to maintain consistency and a positive patient experience.
-Maintain HIPAA privacy standards prepare monthly reports and ensure timely handling of Epic work queues email messages and Patient CRM requests.

Education
Associates Degree Business Administration required or Bachelors Degree Business Administration preferred

Experience
Patient accounts experience 3-5 years required and Patient accounts management experience 1-2 years required

Knowledge Skills and Abilities
- Strong analytical skills and proficiency in data analysis tools (e.g. Excel Microsoft Office).
- Excellent communication negotiation and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work independently and make decisions under pressure.
- Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

M-F Eastern Business hours required for remote role

A quiet secure stable HIPPA-compliant workstation is required.

Remote

399 Revolution Drive

40

Regular

Day (United States of America)

Pay Range

$79560.00 - $115720.80/Annual

Grade

7

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