Billing Lead
About The Position
Supports the billing functions for assigned clinicians and works with the RCM vendor partner on daily revenue specific job functions, budget targets and all other responsibilities. Adheres to and supports the mission, purpose, philosophy, objectives, policies, and procedures of Tenet Physician Resources. Adheres to the Tenet HIPAA Compliance Plan and the Privacy Standards Confidentiality Agreement. Demonstrates support for the Tenet Corporate Compliance Program by being knowledgeable of compliance responsibilities as expressed in the Code of Conduct; adhering to federal and state laws, rules, regulations, and corporate policies and procedures policies that affect his/her specific job functions/responsibilities; and reporting compliance issues/concerns in a timely and appropriate manner. Are you a results-driven leader ready to make a meaningful impact to patients, caregivers, and your community? At Tenet Physician Resources, were seeking an innovative and experienced healthcare leader to drive excellence and inspire our team towards exceptional patient outcomes and operational success.
Requirements
- High school diploma/GED required with completion of a billing or coding program preferred but not required. Related experience considered in place of billing or coding program.
- Must have a minimum of 3 years of experience working in large medical practice and/or billing company; specifically involved in the charge entry, claims processing, claim rejections and claims edit/correction processes.
- Tenet Healthcare/TPR complies with federal, state, and/or local laws regarding mandatory vaccination of its workforce. If you are offered this position and must be vaccinated under any applicable law, you will be required to show proof of full vaccination or obtain an approval of a religious or medical exemption prior to your start date. If you receive an exemption from the vaccination requirement, you will be required to submit to regular testing in accordance with the law.
Nice To Haves
- completion of a billing or coding program preferred but not required. Related experience considered in place of billing or coding program.
Responsibilities
- Ensures all clinicians charges are completed in timely manner and billed into the Practice Management System daily.
- Works as the liaison between the Revenue Cycle Management (RCM) vendor and the operations teams within their assigned practices and/or clinicians.
- Runs and monitors the daily charge reports and assures that charges balance and units are correct. Escalates errors to the vendor partner or practice for resolution within the key performance indicator (KPI) time frames.
- Works with the vendor on any claims that are not billed and escalates to RCM leadership and operations leadership for claims that are not meeting the established KPI.
- Runs the daily activity report and reviews vs. budget targets. Notifies RCM leadership on budget variances.
- Works with practices if vendor has questions on claims for both pre and post billing. Ensures that established turnaround times for claim completion and billing are met or delinquent claims are escalated to RCM and operations leadership.
- Works with RCM vendor on credit balances that should be applied to charge line items.
- Monitors all unbilled claims and works with the vendor and/or practice to resolve.
- Run reports as requested by management teams or finance.
- Compares monthly actual charges to budget and prepares reports detailing any budget shortfalls.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
- 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
- Generous paid time off
- Career development and continuing education opportunities
- Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
- Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program
- Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
