Description

This positions provides application support for the patient accounting and billing information systems, maintaining integrity of databases and parameters, training users, preparing analysis reports, and implementing system changes/upgrades. Stays abreast of billing compliance issues and implements process for compliance. Resolves under-and overpayment Issues.

Assists with maintaining billing compliance by identifying compliance issues related to billing 20% through review of government and healthcare bulletins and/or periodicals. Reviews billing practices, makes recommendations, prepares reports, analysis, policies and procedures, and implements process for complying with regulations including training of staff. Conducts periodic reviews to ensure staff adheres to requirements.

Assumes responsibility for outsourced accounts receivable, serving as liaison to vendors, 10% monitoring and reviewing monthly outstanding accounts. Provides reports and analysis to management and vendors on a routine basis and upon request.

Prepares analysis of accounts receivable (A/R), including research and reporting of days if A/R 10% increases, Medicare bad debt rep0l1ing, and general reports.

Education, Training And Experience Requirements

Associate's degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, Computer Science or related field, plus 2 to 3 years related experience; or 4 to 5 years of recent related experience and/or training. Experience with analysis and reporting related to accounts receivable. Experience with patient accounting and/or billing systems, preferably I-IBOC systems, including training of users and implementation of system upgrades. Possesses basic PC systems knowledge, and demonstrates ability to resolve basic system/application issues. Hospital experience preferred.

Certification/Licensure / Registration Requirements

None

Other Qualifications

Strong working knowledge of all aspects of Business Services, charge master functions, and billing regulations. Strong analytical skills. Willingness to adapt and accept technological changes. Ability to resolve inter/intra-department problems and establish priorities. Strong organization and analytical skills. Detail-oriented and conscientious of assigned tasks and meeting project deadlines. Ability to work in a fast-paced department with changing priorities while maintaining a positive attitude. Must be a team player who is highly enthusiastic and motivated.

Language Skills

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, and government regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers and employees.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret a variety of technical instructions and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

Primary Location

: California-San Francisco East Bay And Solano-Oakland

Organization

: Exempt

Union

Shift Hours

Shift Start Time

: 8:00am

Shift End Time

: 4:30pm

Schedule

Hours Per 2wk Pay Period

: 80