Billing Supervisor
Job Description
Job Description
COMMUNITY HEALTH:
Community Health is a primary care network that provides nationally-recognized programs, a focus on wellness, dental, behavioral health and pediatric specialties, walk-in Express Care, a culture of community and quality health care that almost everyone, insured or uninsured, has come to depend on. As an equal opportunity employer, we offer a team-oriented, collaborative work environment for close to 400 employees at eight different locations in Rutland and southern Addison counties.
ABOUT THE ROLE:
Under the direction of the Billing & Coding Manager, the Billing Supervisor is responsible for the quality control of the entire revenue cycle including but not limited to; charge entry, claims submission and tracking, collecting, and payment posting.
FUNCTIONS OF THE POSITION:
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Expertise in processing insurance carrier payments/denials.
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Strong knowledge and accuracy in processing charges into practice management system.
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Strong attention to detail and analytical skills to identify areas of charge capture delay and/ or denials.
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Resolve patient/customer complaints in a timely manner.
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Ability to assign CPT/HCPCS/ICD 10 diagnosis codes according to CPT and insurance carrier guidelines.
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Maintains current knowledge of billing system and coding changes
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Ability to contact and work with patients setting up payment plans for CHCRR services
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Provide training and oversight of the billing and collections employees.
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Review charge entry batches and provides feedback to appropriate staff.
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Ensure correct coding, timely charge entry, billing compliance, and with the Billing & Coding Manager, provide on-going education to billing staff.
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Reporting to the Billing & Coding Manager, the Billing Supervisor has input into the selection of staff, training employees, planning, assigning and directing work, addressing complaints and resolving problems.
SKILLS REQUIRED FOR SUCCESS:
- Associate’s Degree preferred or equivalent experience.
- Coding or Billing Certificate Required.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in medical billing
- Knowledge of medical billing and customer service
- Knowledge of computer applications and word processing
- Proficiently use Microsoft Office products; willing and able to learn new systems.
- Ability to multi-task, phone skills, strong computer skills, maintain confidentiality
- Ability to effectively select, supervise and train employees to include organizing, prioritizing and scheduling work assignments
- Ability to effectively communicate, both orally and in writing.
- Prior experience working with Medicare, Medicaid, other government payors and commercial insurance.
- Knowledge of Medent or other EMR billing software preferred.
OTHER DUTIES:
- Participates in improvement projects, initiatives and related training in areas of responsibility.
- Attends required meetings
- Participates as a team player
- Assumes other tasks as assigned
HOW WE SUPPORT YOU:
- Work Life Balance
- Generous Time Off
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- Health savings account option.
- Robust 403 (b) retirement savings plan, with employer match and 100% vesting schedule.