Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Information Systems, Health Care or other related field required
Minimum of five (5) years’ experience in a Medicare or Managed Care environment managing enrollment, claims or encounters required
Minimum of five (5) years’ experience with CMS processes in a Medicare or Managed Care environment required
Experience with CMS processes is a plus
Knowledge of SQL window based computer environment including MS Office and related programs is a plus
Knowledge of encounter regulatory reporting and compliance requirements.
Experience managing vendors to contractual requirements.
Strong ability to research and resolve encounter issues.
Strong knowledge of the health care model, capitation and other managed care IPA and provider reimbursement methodologies.
Strong knowledge of physician and facility billing practices, appropriate CPT coding initiatives, ICD-10 coding standards, as well as Revenue and HCPCS coding.
Strong leadership skills, with the ability to articulate goals, plan and implement processes to achieve those goals, recognize and assess the implications of confounding variables, anticipate consequences, and meet deadlines.
Demonstrated ability to analyze and organize complex federal and private insurance regulations.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, and PowerPoint) and data visualization tools.
Skill in prioritizing and performing a variety of duties within a system that has frequently changing assignments, priorities and deadlines.
Reliability and compliance with scheduling standards.
Strong leadership and interpersonal skills
Initiative, problem identification, resolution and analytical skills are essential.
Excellent oral and written communication skills are required.
Ability to modify and adapt operational procedures to changing operational needs
Strong critical thinking and the ability to apply knowledge at a broad level within a complex academic medical center is essential.
Ability to develop, implement, and evaluate methods and systems to improve efficiency.
Proven skills to lead and facilitate cross-functional workgroups and other meetings.
Ability to work as part of a team, collaborating with colleagues.
Ability to analyze and organize complex federal and private insurance regulations.
Must be effective at working independently with minimal supervision.
Ability to support the working hours of the department.
Ability to travel/attend off-site meetings and conferences.
Ability to set and manage priorities judiciously
Excellent interpersonal skills; demonstrated ability to give and receive constructive feedback
Ability to articulate ideas to both technical and non-technical staff
Exceptionally self-motivated; ability to motivate and participate in a team-oriented, collaborative environment.
Superior analytical and problem solving abilities
Must be customer service oriented, be able to work well individually and as part of a team; and have a strong work ethic.
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Information Technology
Industries
Hospitals and Health Care
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