NHS Human Services, Inc.

Position Summary:

The Revenue Cycle Operations Manager for Patient Financial Services (PFS) will evaluate business processes, anticipate requirements, uncovers areas for improvement, and develop and implement solutions across the department. Additionally, this position will lead the design, development and implementation of best practice guidelines within systems and/or policy and procedures to achieve workflow efficiency across the department. Successful candidates will be able to access and manipulate data, have critical thinking skills and will possess an ability to guide and train PFS staff in the completion of projects across the department.

Job Responsibilities:

• Leads the analysis implementation and maintenance of revenue cycle best practice processes and activities across the department and ensures goal setting and project tracking.
• Develops and monitors staff work queues and productivity to ensure work volumes and staffing are aligned.
• Audits staff work and participates in developing and delivering training programs within the department.
• Creates system and processes audit plans. Resolves discrepancies, as required.
• Troubleshoots issues and resolves concerns, as well as recommends necessary fixes. Advises management of results and recommends actions.
• Prepares data analysis for departmental leadership in organized format to clearly convey trends and identify key areas for revenue optimization.
• Creates reports to evaluate accounts receivables, operational productivity and departmental outcomes.
• Analyzes data trends to determine the root cause and conducts deep dive sampling.
• Provides a detailed assessment of revenue cycle processes with a focus on process improvement and best practices.
• Monitors and tracks ongoing departmental performance through key performance indicators (KPI) in comparison to industry benchmarks.
• Cultivates effective collaborative relationships with departmental teams to seek resolution of issues identified through monthly monitoring of KOIs / KPIs.
• Works closely with Department management to facilitate root issue remediation. Collaborates closely with peers to develop, validate, and maintain meaningful report sets.
• Maintains knowledge of Medicare, Medicaid and Commercial reimbursement. Stays abreast of group payer contracts, payer policies, payer plans, and member benefits. Keeps apprised of rules and regulations affecting reimbursement.
• Manages special projects and duties as needed or assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree and 5 years' revenue cycle, medical billing or follow-up experience.
  In lieu of degree, at least 9 years healthcare revenue cycle experience.
• Proficient in MS Office Suite including; Excel (Power Query; BI), Word, Access, Visio, and PowerPoint.
• Knowledge of Invision Patient Accounting, Contract Management and/or Claims Scrubber software.
• Experience reporting from healthcare decision support, patient accounting, contract management and/or claims scrubber systems.
• Knowledge of CPT, HCPCs and ICD-10 coding principles.
• Expert knowledge of inpatient and outpatient billing requirements (UB-04, 837i); specifically how claims information impacts and drives reimbursement.
• Expert knowledge of Medicare, Medicaid and Commercial reimbursement methodologies.
• Intermediate to advanced proficiency in SQL or Database reporting queries.
• Demonstrated analytical skills-ability to break down and quantify problems and processes.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to manage a process and timelines effectively.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's Degree in Accounting or Finance, Health Information Management, Health Administration, Computer Science or related field.
• Medical Coding Certification through the American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC), and/or the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA).
• Revenue cycle supervisory or managerial experience.

Special Notes: Resume/CV should be included with the online application.

Posting Overview: This position will remain posted until filled or for a maximum of 90 days. An initial review of all applicants will occur two weeks from the posting date. Candidates are advised on the application that for full consideration, applications must be received before the initial review date (which is within two weeks of the posting date).

If within the initial review no candidate was selected to fill the position posted, additional applications will be considered for the posted position; however, the posting will close once a finalist is identified, and at minimal, two weeks after the initial posting date. Please note, that if no candidate were identified and hired within 90 days from initial posting, the posting would close for review, and possibly reposted at a later date.

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Prior to start date, the selected candidate must meet the following requirements:

• Successfully complete pre-employment physical examination and obtain medical clearance from Stony Brook Medicine's Employee Health Services.
• Complete electronic reference check with a minimum of three (3) professional references.
• Successfully complete a 4 panel drug screen.
• Meet Regulatory Requirements for pre-employment screenings.
• Provide a copy of any required New York State license(s)/certificate(s).

Failure to comply with any of the above requirements could result in a delayed start date and/or revocation of the employment offer.

*The hiring department will be responsible for any fee incurred for examination.

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Anticipated Pay Range:

The starting salary range (or hiring range) for this position has been established as - $95,000 - $114,000 / year.

The above salary range (or hiring range) represents SBUH's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.

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