Job Information
University of Miami Supervisor, Medical Billing in Miami, Florida
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The Supervisor, Medical Billing supervises, orients, trains, and monitors the performance of staff responsible for third party medical collections. This position processes and collects primary care and specialties accounts and ensures department compliance with applicable guidelines and regulations.
CORE JOB FUNCTIONS
Assists medical collectors with day-to-day collections issues and serves as subject matter expert for department staff and management of the Third Party unit. Reviews various third party reports, distributes them to staff for appropriate collections actions and uses the paperless collection system to process third party insurance accounts. Creates and compiles work files for medical collectors. Advises senior staff of any significant trends in insurance denials in order to identify problems with particular payors. Makes necessary corrections to accounts, updates patient demographic information, and reviews ICD-9 and CPT 4 codes for correctness. Reviews and processes insurance requests for refunds and provides follow up on accounts until they are resolved. Reviews, sorts, and distributes incoming third party correspondence. Makes suggestions on process changes that will improve overall performance. Meets regularly with staff to review productivity reports and assess payer issues. Initiates performance management processes to address on-going performance issues. Approves time off in accordance with UM policies while maintaining adequate staff. Establishes and continuously assesses the effectiveness of the internal controls within the unit and compliance with University policies and procedures. Ensures employees are trained on controls within the function and on University policy and procedures.
This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as necessary.
CORE QUALIFICATIONS
Education:
High school diploma or equivalent
Certification and Licensing:
Certification in relevant specialty or field
Experience:
Minimum 3 years of relevant experience
Any appropriate combination of relevant education, experience and/or certifications will be considered.
Knowledge, Skills and Attitudes:
Ability to maintain effective interpersonal relationships.
Commitment to the University’s core values.
Ability to direct, manage, implement, and evaluate department operations.
Ability to establish department goals and objectives that support the strategic plan.
Ability to effectively plan, delegate and/or supervise the work of others.
Ability to lead, motivate, develop and train others.
Proficiency in computer software (i.e. Microsoft Office).
The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition remission and more.
UHealth-University of Miami Health System, South Florida's only university-based health system, provides leading-edge patient care powered by the ground breaking research and medical education at the Miller School of Medicine. As an academic medical center, we are proud to serve South Florida, Latin America and the Caribbean. Our physicians represent more than 100 specialties and sub-specialties, and have more than one million patient encounters each year. Our tradition of excellence has earned worldwide recognition for outstanding teaching, research and patient care. We're the challenge you've been looking for.
The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities are encouraged to apply. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law. Click here (https://www.hr.miami.edu/careers/eo-ada/index.html) for additional information.
Job Status:
Full time
Employee Type:
Staff
Pay Grade:
H8
