Medical Billing Manager: Health Choice Network

Health Choice Network is searching for a Billing Manager to join its Ft. Myers' billing office.

Core Responsibilities:

• Supports and encourages others to support the Mission , Core, Values and Goals of Health Choice Network
• Delegates work assignments to CBO staff and monitors work levels of department for overall efficiency and effectiveness.
• Recognizes, interprets and evaluates inconsistencies, discrepancies and inaccuracies in accounts receivable and system files and initiates appropriate corrective methods.
• Uses reference materials appropriately and efficiently to facilitate the accuracy, clarity and completeness of the system.
• Develops and maintains a body of skills and knowledge on the Medical Manager system to create maximum efficiencies for all HCN member centers.
• Works closely with HCN CBO Support to maximize efficiencies within the Medical Manager system and to minimize “downtime” or lost productivity due to system related issues.
• Develops and maintains a body of skills and knowledge on FQHC and physician billing and reimbursement issues. Shares this information with other CBO staff members as well as HCN member centers and their staff.
• Keeps abreast of compliance regulations, standards, and directives regarding governmental/regulatory agencies and/or third party payers for areas assigned.
• Assists in training and instructing other pertinent CBO staff on invoicing and other related billing issues as deemed necessary.

Education, Certifications, Experience and other requirements:

• Graduate of an accredited college or university with at least a Bachelor’s degree in Health Care Administration, Business Administration or related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Medical billing or coding certification is required.
• Must be able to type at least 45 wpm and possess intermediate knowledge of Windows and Microsoft Office applications including Office, Excel, and Outlook.
• Proven experience in medical billing for at least 5 years, including BEHAVIORAL HEALTH billing.
• Expert knowledge of Florida Medicaid, Medicare, and third party billing practices.
• Minimum of 3 years managing successful medical billing operations and billing staff.
• Highly organized individual with excellent attention to detail and a great sense of urgency.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Exceptional planning, time management, problem solving and logical troubleshooting skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with internal and external customers.
• Excellent Customer Service skills including telephone conversations and face-to-face.
• Must be willing to travel outside of home base of employment to member centers, as required to provide support. May include some overnight travel.
• Position may require long weekday hours.
• Previous experience in community health center, medical office or dental office setting and/or knowledge of Healthcare Information Systems, preferably with Medical Manager or Intergy.
• Membership of organizations or associations directly related to the Health Care industry is preferred.

This position reports directly to the Director of Reimbursement.

Health Choice Network is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and complies with all federal and state laws, regulations and executive orders regarding affirmative action requirements in all programs. HCN is also a drug-free workplace.