In the
Health Care revenue cycle, have overall strategic and operational
responsibility for the quality assurance, reliability and integrity of the
departments’ revenue cycle processes, policies and systems. Directs programs and
services ensuring the needs of the internal departments and payers are
satisfied. As a member of the Executive leadership team, act as the
departments’ quality management system resource, participate in establishing
its’ strategic direction, operational goals and budget. Utilizes knowledge of
Federal Health Care Regulations and Guidelines.
University
of Utah Job ID# PRN19178B- 00209
- Univ Medical Billing - Oper
COMPENSATION: $ 177,650
to $202,300 Annually.
WORK
SCHEDULE: Full time, Days.
RESPONSIBILITES:
1. Support the University’s goals and objectives, to
continuously improve the accuracy of the revenue cycle by refining clinical
documentation, conducting quality reviews and education of providers and
internal staff.
2. Ensure the University receives incentive payments and avoids
penalties through appropriate attestation and submission of documentation
necessary to meet regulatory requirements. Provide support and education to
achieve goals.
3. Impact Clinical Decision goals increasing revenue and/or
decreasing write-offs. Routinely work with the departments’ internal teams to
analyze customer complaints, concerns, and suggestions; Provides appropriate
follow through to ensure successful completion of projects and goals and
quality service.
4. Identify opportunities or problems, process improvements, and
other system changes that will enhance the revenue cycle metrics. Based on the
outcomes, suggest provider and /or coder training. Devise, implement and
administer new department projects.
5. Partner with multiple stakeholders to audit (evaluate program
effectiveness based on metrics), establish and/or revise quality and
reliability standards and processes to ensure the accuracy of the revenue cycle
is maintained and customer needs are met.
6. Through on-going performance evaluations, develop, coach and
mentor unit management and staff in competencies that enhance the presentation
of educational programs and builds collaborative relationships with internal
and external customers.
7. Routinely works with Senior Leadership throughout the
University, leads integrated teams and participates on Board level and other
committees.
8. Lead with the highest level of integrity, especially when
faced with difficult situations. Model the behaviors of accountability and
commitment by owning and resolving problems with a sense of urgency. Work
collaboratively and communicate clearly with and across teams to influence and
accomplish the work
.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor’s
degree in Business Administration, Health Care Administration, clinical field,
or related area, or equivalency; nine years of progressively more responsible
management experience; and demonstrated leadership, staff management, and
effective communications skills required.
Completion
of hospital provided supervisory training within one year of employment may
also be required.
Masters
degree in Business Administration, Health Care Administration, or related Area
preferred.
This
position has no responsibility for providing care to patients.
Applicants
must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of
the job as outlined in the position description
PREFERENCES:
Master’s degree in Business Administration, or related area preferred.
Working knowledge of
statistical methods to oversee the monitoring and maintenance of the quality of
products, processes and services.Six to eight years progressive professional,
outpatient, and/or inpatient coding experience in a multispecialty
setting.
Current credentials as
an RHIA, RHIT, CCS, CPC, or current Registered RN, CDIP,
or CCDS.
Strong background related
to healthcare/clinical functions including clinical operations, outpatient
services, scheduling, materials management, program support, and quality
assurance preferred.
Experience in management
of government regulations and quality initiatives. Demonstrated ability to
collaborate with other regulatory teams and stakeholders.
PLEASE APPLY ONLINE THROUGH THE
UNIVERSITY OF UTAH SYSTEM TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS JOB:
http://utah.peopleadmin.com/postings/86425
EQUAL
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: The
University of Utah is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer. Upon
request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided
to individuals with disabilities. Please contact the Office of Equal
Opportunity and Affirmative Action, 201 S. Presidents Cr., Rm 135, (801) 553,81-8365
(V/TDD), for further information or to request an accommodation. The University
of Utah is committed to diversity in its workforce. Women and minorities are
encouraged to apply.