BILLING SUPERVISOR (4446)

Perot Systems Corporation is a worldwide provider of information technology services and business solutions to a broad range of clients. We are currently looking for a BILLING SUPERVISOR to join our team in ST. LOUIS, MO.Job Responsibilities:
Responsible for the day-to-day operation of the department as it relates to functions performed by the Patient Accounts Representatives. These functions include but are not limited to billing, collections and third-party payor compliance.Additional Responsibilities:

Establishes and enforces policies and procedures relating to credit, billing practices, insurance submissions and out-of-pocket patient responsibility.
Ensures all direct reports always comply with HIPAA guidelines

Ensures the maintenance of adequate documentation to meet audit requirements of internal audit, Medicare, Medicaid and other third-party payors.
Provides timely reports as required within job duties.
Responsible for maintaining accounts receivable at or below par established for department. Resolves account discrepancies by ensuring audits of account detail and cash posting within established timeframe.
Responsible for hiring employees within area of responsibility. Clearly communicates job duties to staff.
Also responsible for providing new employee orientation using competency forms, coaching and mentoring employees and completing employee performance appraisals in a timely manner.
Follows FPH performance management policy regarding counseling and disciplinary action, seeking assistance from Human Resource as necessary.
Serves as liaison between Patient Accounts and other hospital departments; has frequent contact with Accounting and Registration Process.
Assures reimbursement is maximized through third party cost reports, always in compliance with regulations for government agencies and SMS. Coordinates financial audits within area of responsibility and for all audits of third party cost reports.

Monitors workload of staff to ensure work is evenly distributed and to reduce backlogs.

Provides technical expertise and is the primary resource for maintaining and troubleshooting the patient accounting module of SMS software.
Provides special ad hoc reports in a timely manner when requested by director.

Works in a collaborative, constructive, cooperative manner with all staff in business office and with all customers including physician office staff, third party payors, hospital staff, and patients or their representatives.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Required Skills:

Knowledge of insurance industry practices and Managed Care principles

Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with all customers.

Ability to resolve problems with minimal assistance.

Proficient in computer skills necessary to perform job duties.

Demonstrated positive interpersonal skills.
Ability to maintain composure in a stressful work environmentDesired skills:

Two years experience in a hospital business office; supervisory experience preferred.Minimum Educational Requirements:

High School Diploma or equivalent
Perot Systems is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity. It is the policy of Perot Systems Corporation to encourage and support equal employment opportunity for all Associates and applicants for employment without regard to sex, race, color, ancestry, religious creed, national origin, pregnancy, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, age, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, disabled veteran or Vietnam era veteran status.