Office Manager Radiation

DESCRIPTION: 40 HoursUnder the supervision of Director of Operations, but working with considerable independence, coordinates the daily operations for the Radiation Oncology dept, physicians, patients and department staff schedules including but not limited to: processing time and attendance for the Radiation Oncology staff, preparing the monthly calendar for staff work schedules, coordinating patients' appointments with treatment machines and other physicians' offices.
Coordinate and precertify patients for insurance approval. Verify and export patients' treatment charges on a daily basis. Regularly audits for federal, state and other payer regulations to ensure accuracy, takes corrective action when necessary and communicates deficiencies to the director as appropriate. Acting as a liaison with the Business Office; HIM and Corporate Compliance Department. Assists with training of compliance concerns directly related to billing and reimbursement.
Must be self-directed, able to identify problems related to efficient functioning of a Radiation Oncology Department; develop creative solutions to problems; obtain appropriate consultation when necessary. Must be able to differentiate those areas where she/he can independently set up systems and develop solutions to operational issues. Must be able to coordinate activities of multiple departments and entities relating to function of the Radiation Oncology Department.
REQUIREMENTS
JOB QUALIFICATIONSEducation: A.S. and/or equivalent experience in related field.
Experience: 5 years health care environment 3 years in a Radiation Therapy department preferred
Licensure:None.Skills: Very strong interpersonal skills, excellent telephone and office reception manner, ability to type 50 words/minute. Word processing and computer systems knowledge. Ability to be self directed and work with minimal supervision. Possess the ability to organize complex systems; work cooperatively and efficiently with multiple people, departments and health care related entities.Regulary audits for federal, state and other payer regulations to ensure accuracy, takes corrective action when necessary and communciates deficiences to the direct as appropriate. Acting as a liaison with the Business Office, HIM and Corporate Compliance Department.