Director of Patient Financial Services

Company: Heart Of The Rockies Regional Medical Center
Location: Salida
Posted on: January 16, 2022

Job Description:

Heart of the Rockies Regional Medical Center is looking for a dynamic team leader to direct our Patient Financial Services Team.The strength of this role is through the collaboration that results in organizational-level performance. This management role facilitates improved alignment with strategic vision for the entire service line. Sharing of information, collaboration, and communication are essential for success. The PFS (Patient Financial Services) Director functions as a role model for current and new staff and may perform the same duties/responsibilities as subordinates. The role demonstrates expertise and is able to handle multiple priorities Utilizes problem solving techniques to prevent conflict and promote team development.ESSENTIAL DUTIES PER AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY 1. Directs and coordinates all Patient Financial Services activities 2. Analyzes and organizes efficient operations and procedures for all functions including Centralized Scheduling; Hospital Services Admissions; Hospital Switchboard; Hospital Mail Management; Billing/Accounts Receivable/Denial Management and Financial Counseling/Collections for both Hospital and Clinics.3. Works closely with all other departments to achieve mutual goals and objectives regarding scheduling, revenue generation and collections.4. Overseas all charge master functions including ongoing auditing and updating to ensure compliance with regulatory billing standards (CPT-4, HCPCS etc.) 5. Oversees timely and accurate month-end closing functions of hospital and clinics accounts receivable systems.6. Maintains up-to-date knowledge of all Medicare/Medicaid billing/compliance regulations and all third party payer contracts.7. Oversees the maintenance of computer dictionaries/tables related to Patient Financial Services and Centralized Scheduling modules of Hospital information system.8. Oversees all Colorado Indigent Care Program functions, ensuring compliance with and accuracy in application of all state rules. Assists with periodic program audit.9. Ensures accurate and timely preparation of all reports required for completion of annual Medicare Cost Report. 10. Prepares accurate and timely departmental budget and monitors performance to maintain budget compliance. 11. Serves on the HIPAA and Utilization Management Committees. 12. Acts as customer service liaison between Hospital and local physician offices to foster cooperative relationships and problem solve patient scheduling/admission/billing concernsEDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• Bachelors or Associates degree
• Minimumof three years experience in a hospital, medical clinics or other healthcare revenue cycle setting
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