Harris Health is the public healthcare safety-net provider established in 1966 to serve the residents of Harris County, Texas. As an essential healthcare system, Harris Health champions better health for the entire community, with a focus on low-income uninsured and underinsured patients, through acute and primary care, wellness, disease management and population health services. Ben Taub Hospital (Level 1 Trauma Center) and Lyndon B.
Johnson Hospital (Level 3 Trauma Center) anchor Harris Health's robust network of 39 clinics, health centers, specialty locations and virtual (telemedicine) technology. Harris Health is among an elite list of health systems in the U. S. achieving Magnet® nursing excellence designation for its hospitals, the prestigious National Committee for Quality Assurance designation for its patient-centered clinics and health centers and its strong partnership with nationally recognized physician faculty, residents and researchers from Baylor College of Medicine; McGovern Medical School at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth); and The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center.
At Harris Health, we prioritize the well-being of our most valuable asset--our people--ensuring a culture of compassion, collaboration and excellence in serving Harris County's most in need. With integrity and accountability at our core, we commit to 'leading with love', embodying our dedication to quality care, education, and a steadfast respect for every individual's contribution to our mission. JOB
Assists the PFS Director of Operations in managing, coordinating, and supervising the daily operations of Patient Financial Services which includes functions such as billing, collections, denials, RA/EOB management, and payment analysis. Directly manages Supervisors, Patient Account Representatives, Lead Patient Account Representatives, and Sr. A/R Follow Up Specialists whose primary function is governmental and HMO billing, and follow up.
Ensures all billing and collection activities are compliant and meet government and non- government healthcare guidelines, rules and regulations. Monitors and implements appropriate process changes and policies and procedures to ensure Revenue Cycle functions are carried out in a timely, accurate, efficient, and customer service oriented manner.
1. Education/Specialized Training/Licensure:Bachelors degree in business, healthcare or related field preferred, or 10 years equivalent work experience. Knowledge of EPIC Business Systems. 2.
Work Experience (Years and Area):6-15 years of healthcare experience in Patient Accounting and Billing. Revenue Cycle experience is preferred. Knowledge of patient access or patient billing systems is preferred and the EPIC system is a plus. 3.
Management Experience (Years and Area):6 years supervisory / management experience 4Specialized Knowledge or TrainingKnowledge and training in governmental billing and programs such as but not limited to Medicaid, Medicare, and HMO preferred. 5. Equipment Operated and Essential
Personal Computer and Microsoft Office applications SPECIAL
1. Communication
Above Average Verbal (Heavy Public Contact) Exceptional Verbal (e.g., Public Speaking) Bilingual Skills Preferred: Languages: Spanish, Vietnamese Writing /Composing (Correspondence/Reports) 2. Other
Analytical, Mathematics, P. C, Statistical, Typing (25 wpm) Basic MSWord Preferred 3. Work
Flexible 4. Other
Must be able to interact successfully in a culturally diverse environment.