Accounting Supervisor - Working Title: Medical Billing & Coding Supervisor

Volusia County, FL•Deland, FL

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About The Position

The County of Volusia is currently seeking an Accounting Supervisor-Medical Billing & Coding Supervisor. This position is highly responsible work supervising a team of medical billing and coding clerks and optimizing the revenue cycle process with strict emphasis on regulatory compliance and billing integrity.

Requirements

Graduation from high school or possession of a GED and four (4) years of progressively responsible experience in accounting/bookkeeping or related field.
OR
Bachelor's degree in accounting, business administration, finance, or closely related field.
A comparable amount of education, training, and experience may be substituted for the minimum qualifications if the following conditions are met: the comparable experience, training, and/or education has a direct relationship to the duties of the position.
Must not be excluded from participating as a health care provider in insurance programs including, but not limited to, Medicare and Medicaid prior to and during employment at the County of Volusia.
Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license at time of hire.
Must possess a valid Florida driver's license within 30 days of hire and maintain thereafter.
Knowledge of ambulance transport documentation.
Knowledge of CPT and ICD 10 codes.
Knowledge of Medicare and Medicaid rules and regulations.
Knowledge of medical and ambulance coding and compliance.
Knowledge of medical billing software.
Knowledge of medical terminology.
Skilled in the use of computers and associated software programs.
Ability to interpret Explanation of Benefits (EOB).
Knowledge of HIPAA privacy rules and standards.
Ability to supervise.
Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with public and other Departments/Divisions.
Ability to express ideas clearly and concisely, orally and in writing to groups and individuals.
Ability to respond to emergency situations.
Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
Abilityto work under stressful conditions.
Ability to interact effectively with others.
Must be able to relocate to other county locations based upon operational needs.
Ability to read and comprehend technical and professional journals and manuals; financial reports, letters, memos, abstracts, instructions, legal documents, ordinances, and statutes.
Ability to perform general mathematical functions.
Ability to write reports, financial reports, memos, letters, instructions, and procedures.
Ability to speak publicly; conversant in theory and practices of discipline; persuasive speaking.
Ability to analyze data and develop conclusions.
Ability to identify and resolve problems.
Sedentary work.
Ability to lift up to 10 pounds.
Ability to see, talk; finger dexterity for data entry, bend, stoop.
Ability to look at a computer screen for long periods.
Visual acuity (depth perception and peripheral vision) necessary to operate a motorized vehicle.
Inside work.

Nice To Haves

The preferred candidate, having met the requirements, will have one (1) year of experience in a lead/supervisory role.

Responsibilities

Lead, supervise, support, and positively mentor a team of Medical Billing and Coding Clerks, ensuring efficient operations and adherence to department goals.
Ensure compliance with Health Insurance Portability & Accountability Act (HIPAA) and that all ambulance transport claims are accurately coded on the front end in compliance with federal, state, and insurance company regulations.
Provide ongoing training through monthly coding clinics, Quality Assurance (QA) analysis reports, etc., and support to staff on coding and billing procedures, software, and regulations.
Monitor team performance and offer constructive feedback, helping to improve accuracy, efficiency, and compliance with industry standards.
Review Medicare Fee for Service (FSS) claims and hospital to hospital transfers for accuracy and compliance.
Conduct monthly QA reviews of patient transports and Patient Care Report PCR documentation, to help ensure documentation submitted for billing purposes is complete, accurate, and compliant.
Prepare performance evaluations for those employees under their supervision.
Analyze and resolve problems dealing with particular projects in a functional section.
Coordinates methods and procedures, improvements, and programs to foster greater productivity.
Implement programs with minimum supervision.
May be assigned to other county locations based upon operational needs.
Attends work on a regular and consistent basis.
Must adhere to Federal, State, County and Local ordinances.
Responds to emergency situations.
Performs other duties as assigned.