Associate Director, Accounts Receivable

Cedars-Sinai•Los Angeles, CA

10d

About The Position

The Associate Director of Accounts Receivable is responsible for day-to-day operations of the accounts receivable function or department, and accurate and timely collection of accounts receivable. The Associate Director ensures that the team is follows company policies and applicable state and federal regulations:

Responsibilities

Manages overall accounts receivable and all daily billing and collections activities affecting receivables.
Manages and directs daily billing and collections activities to ensure maximum efficiency.
Oversees all aspects of accounts receivable management functions and maintains assigned KPI’s at or exceeding target levels.
Develops and implements plans to ensure assigned accounts receivable balances are within stated objectives.
Provides guidance and assistance to management at branches assigned on reimbursement issues.
Keeps abreast of billing regulations/requirements and changes to national uniform billing forms and communicate changes to all pertinent personnel.
Monitors trends in A/R, payments, and aging by billing area, location, and provider.
Ensures that staff is appropriately working accounts, based on accuracy, due diligence, and timeliness of follow-up.
Evaluates effectiveness of billing and collections work functions, and recommends changes to policies and procedures, as appropriate.