Revenue Cycle Supervisor

Company: Yakima Valley Memorial Hospital
Location: Yakima
Posted on: May 3, 2021

Job Description:

ROLE SUMMARY # Directs and supervises the daily operations of patient accounts processing activities. Ensures timely and accurate processing of all phase of claim processing, payments and adjustments. # # ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES Supervises and coordinates activities of the Revenue Cycle to include the processing of third party claims and the maintenance, review, updating and collection of patient accounts in accordance with hospital credit policy. Assists in the preparation of reports and analyses, setting forth progress, adverse trends and appropriate recommendations or conclusions. Coordinates efforts to resolve problems concerning collection of patient accounts receivable. Answer inquiries from insurance companies concerning outstanding accounts as required. Approves various transactions including refunds, ability-to-pay allowances, discounts and write-offs for hospital convenience. Investigates special collection problems and confer with patients or financially responsible persons as required to advise concerning hospital credit policy and to make arrangements for payment of outstanding accounts. Maintains current knowledge of payer billing and reimbursement requirements. Works in conjunction with the Revenue Cycle Manager and Human Resources to interview, train, onboard, process transfers and promotions, and resolve employee relations concerns. Serves as a resource to staff by answering questions, assisting with problems, and providing training as necessary. # QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS Education: High School diploma or GED equivalent required. Associate#s degree in related field preferred. Medical Billing and Coding certification preferred. Experience: Two years of revenue cycle experience required. Level of Business Knowledge/Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: Knowledgeable of all payer processing requirements and procedure activities required for timely collection of accounts receivable. Medical terminology knowledge and clerical/customer service experience required. # ABOUT US: Yakima Valley Memorial (YVM) is a 256-bed acute-care, not-for-profit community hospital that has served Central Washington#s Yakima Valley for 70 years. YVM also includes a multispecialty team of more than 300 physicians and 20+ primary care and specialty care locations. Specialty care services include cardiac care, a continuum of cancer care, hospice care, and advanced services for children with special health care needs. We offer a comprehensive benefit plan including medical, dental, and vision coverage; plus we have a generous 401K plan (with an employer contribution!), competitive compensation, and a diverse workforce that is passionate about patient care. At YVM, we know the best care is provided by employees who are well-supported. As the region#s leading health care provider and Yakima#s largest employer, we believe that by improving health, we will transform Yakima! Our vision at YVM is creating healthy communities one person at a time. With such an important goal, we work together to demonstrate our values of Respect, Accountability, Teamwork, Stewardship, and Innovation for everyone who walks through our doors, patients and coworkers alike. We would love to hear from you! # # # #Yakima Valley Memorial provides reasonable accommodations to assist qualified individuals in order to perform the essential duties/requirements their job requires. The description is intended to provide only basic guidelines for meeting job requirements and serves as merely a summary rather than a complete listing of duties. Responsibilities, knowledge, skills, abilities, and working conditions may change as needs evolve. This job description does not constitute a contract as employment is at will.# # # #

ROLE SUMMARY

Directs and supervises the daily operations of patient accounts processing activities. Ensures timely and accurate processing of all phase of claim processing, payments and adjustments.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Supervises and coordinates activities of the Revenue Cycle to include the processing of third party claims and the maintenance, review, updating and collection of patient accounts in accordance with hospital credit policy.
• Assists in the preparation of reports and analyses, setting forth progress, adverse trends and appropriate recommendations or conclusions.
• Coordinates efforts to resolve problems concerning collection of patient accounts receivable.
• Answer inquiries from insurance companies concerning outstanding accounts as required.
• Approves various transactions including refunds, ability-to-pay allowances, discounts and write-offs for hospital convenience. Investigates special collection problems and confer with patients or financially responsible persons as required to advise concerning hospital credit policy and to make arrangements for payment of outstanding accounts.
• Maintains current knowledge of payer billing and reimbursement requirements.
• Works in conjunction with the Revenue Cycle Manager and Human Resources to interview, train, onboard, process transfers and promotions, and resolve employee relations concerns.
• Serves as a resource to staff by answering questions, assisting with problems, and providing training as necessary.

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

Education: High School diploma or GED equivalent required. Associate's degree in related field preferred. Medical Billing and Coding certification preferred.

Experience: Two years of revenue cycle experience required.

Level of Business Knowledge/Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: Knowledgeable of all payer processing requirements and procedure activities required for timely collection of accounts receivable. Medical terminology knowledge and clerical/customer service experience required.

ABOUT US:

Yakima Valley Memorial (YVM) is a 256-bed acute-care, not-for-profit community hospital that has served Central Washington's Yakima Valley for 70 years. YVM also includes a multispecialty team of more than 300 physicians and 20+ primary care and specialty care locations. Specialty care services include cardiac care, a continuum of cancer care, hospice care, and advanced services for children with special health care needs.

We offer a comprehensive benefit plan including medical, dental, and vision coverage; plus we have a generous 401K plan (with an employer contribution!), competitive compensation, and a diverse workforce that is passionate about patient care. At YVM, we know the best care is provided by employees who are well-supported.

As the region's leading health care provider and Yakima's largest employer, we believe that by improving health, we will transform Yakima! Our vision at YVM is creating healthy communities one person at a time. With such an important goal, we work together to demonstrate our values of Respect, Accountability, Teamwork, Stewardship, and Innovation for everyone who walks through our doors, patients and coworkers alike. We would love to hear from you!

"Yakima Valley Memorial provides reasonable accommodations to assist qualified individuals in order to perform the essential duties/requirements their job requires. The description is intended to provide only basic guidelines for meeting job requirements and serves as merely a summary rather than a complete listing of duties. Responsibilities, knowledge, skills, abilities, and working conditions may change as needs evolve. This job description does not constitute a contract as employment is at will."

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