CBO Director Medicare/Medicaid

Ignite Medical Resorts•Park Ridge, IL

About The Position

Get Fired Up! Ignite Medical Resort's Home Office is Hiring! If you want to work with a company who values and appreciates its employees, join Ignite Medical Resorts and help us to Extinguish the Stereotype! We are a state-of-the-art rehabilitation resort where we combine uncompromising luxury, never before seen amenities, and the highest quality care to provide a superior, rapid rehabilitation experience. Essential Job Functions: ¨ Oversees the successful completion of assigned central billing office tasks and responsibilities. ¨ Understands Medicare regulations, billing and payer programs ¨ Understands Medicaid regulations, billing and payer programs in the various states operating in. ¨ Strives for compliance by all assigned CBO associates with internal control objectives and state and federal regulations. ¨ Assures provision of appropriate training to direct reports that is necessary to successful job performance, consistent with company standards and expectations. ¨ Reviews, analyzes and interprets accounts receivable data to monitor progress toward established goals; identifies deterrents to success and implements improvements as necessary to enhance efficiencies and results. ¨ Communicates progress and continuing obstacles to Senior Vice President of Revenue Cycle and regional management teams, verbally and /or in writing. ¨ Participates in the development and successful implementation of plan (s) of improvement as indicated, recommended and /or required by regional management and /or corporate leaders. ¨ Conducts monthly AR reviews with staff to ascertain status of accounts and discuss collection strategy. ¨ Establishes performance expectations for direct reports. ¨ Prepares and conducts written performance evaluations for all direct reports in accordance with company policy. ¨ Provides continual guidance and counseling as needed to strengthen skills and correct performance weaknesses of direct reports. ¨ Takes action needed to resolve ongoing performance problems, including disciplinary actions, termination, staffing adjustments and /or realignment of duties. ¨ Promotes open communication between internal and external customers and associates to cultivate cooperative efforts, improve process flow and assure consistently positive outcomes; maintains a strong working rapport with critical contacts and liaisons such as Medicaid caseworkers, resident representatives, and regional teams. ¨ Performs other duties as assigned. ¨ Interviews and hires CBO staff. ¨ Approve Bad Debt Write-offs. If you are dedicated, compassionate, dependable and energetic – WE WANT YOU! Awesome Benefits that Ignite Team Members can expect: · COMPETITIVE WAGES · GENEROUS BENEFITS PACKAGE INCLUDING HEALTH, DENTAL & VISION · 401K PLAN WITH EMPLOYER MATCH · PAID TIME OFF · HOLIDAY PAY · VOLUNTARY BENEFITS - LIFE/AD&D, STD, LTD, CRITICAL ILLNESS, ACCIDENT, HOSPITAL INDEMNITY · SHORT-TERM AND LONG-TERM DISABILITY · EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (EAP) · HEALTH SAVINGS ACCOUNT (HSA) · EMPLOYER PAID LIFE INSURANCE · RASMUSSEN COLLEGE 20% DISCOUNT FOR IN PERSON CLASSES · HOSPITALITY AND TEAMWORK FOCUSED CULTURE · A COMMITMENT TO TECHNOLOGY · FREE PLANET FITNESS MEMBERSHIP · ON DEMAND PAY · COMPANY SPONSORED DOORDASH DELIVERY SERVICE · ADVANCEMENT OPPORTUNITIES · SUPER PERKS PROGRAM PET INSURANCE 12%-30% DISCOUNTS · SUBSIDIZED CHILD CARE BENEFITS Ignite Medical Resorts is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Requirements

Associate degree in accounting, healthcare administration or business management, or high school diploma and equivalent professional level knowledge and work experience in a related field.
Minimum of three years' experience in healthcare billing, collections and / or accounts receivable.
Minimum of two years' experience supervisory and / or management experience.
Comprehensive knowledge of health insurance plans, entitlement programs, including eligibility and coverage criteria, application / enrollment procedures, pre-authorizations and certification requirements, coordination of benefit rules and billing procedures.
Fundamental understanding of automated billing systems.
High level of professionalism and leadership ability.
Strong interpersonal skills, ability to encourage open communications, foster cohesive working relationships and cultivate a team-oriented office environment.
Ability to audit patient accounts, assess accuracy and collectability of account balances and initiate appropriate collection actions.
Strong organizational skills, including the ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks.
Excellent communication and training skills.
Basic understanding of Excel and Word.
Ability to maintain regular attendance.

Responsibilities

Oversees the successful completion of assigned central billing office tasks and responsibilities.
Understands Medicare regulations, billing and payer programs
Understands Medicaid regulations, billing and payer programs in the various states operating in.
Strives for compliance by all assigned CBO associates with internal control objectives and state and federal regulations.
Assures provision of appropriate training to direct reports that is necessary to successful job performance, consistent with company standards and expectations.
Reviews, analyzes and interprets accounts receivable data to monitor progress toward established goals; identifies deterrents to success and implements improvements as necessary to enhance efficiencies and results.
Communicates progress and continuing obstacles to Senior Vice President of Revenue Cycle and regional management teams, verbally and /or in writing.
Participates in the development and successful implementation of plan (s) of improvement as indicated, recommended and /or required by regional management and /or corporate leaders.
Conducts monthly AR reviews with staff to ascertain status of accounts and discuss collection strategy.
Establishes performance expectations for direct reports.
Prepares and conducts written performance evaluations for all direct reports in accordance with company policy.
Provides continual guidance and counseling as needed to strengthen skills and correct performance weaknesses of direct reports.
Takes action needed to resolve ongoing performance problems, including disciplinary actions, termination, staffing adjustments and /or realignment of duties.
Promotes open communication between internal and external customers and associates to cultivate cooperative efforts, improve process flow and assure consistently positive outcomes; maintains a strong working rapport with critical contacts and liaisons such as Medicaid caseworkers, resident representatives, and regional teams.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Interviews and hires CBO staff.
Approve Bad Debt Write-offs.

Benefits

COMPETITIVE WAGES
GENEROUS BENEFITS PACKAGE INCLUDING HEALTH, DENTAL & VISION
401K PLAN WITH EMPLOYER MATCH
PAID TIME OFF
HOLIDAY PAY
VOLUNTARY BENEFITS - LIFE/AD&D, STD, LTD, CRITICAL ILLNESS, ACCIDENT, HOSPITAL INDEMNITY
SHORT-TERM AND LONG-TERM DISABILITY
EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (EAP)
HEALTH SAVINGS ACCOUNT (HSA)
EMPLOYER PAID LIFE INSURANCE
RASMUSSEN COLLEGE 20% DISCOUNT FOR IN PERSON CLASSES
HOSPITALITY AND TEAMWORK FOCUSED CULTURE
A COMMITMENT TO TECHNOLOGY
FREE PLANET FITNESS MEMBERSHIP
ON DEMAND PAY
COMPANY SPONSORED DOORDASH DELIVERY SERVICE
ADVANCEMENT OPPORTUNITIES
SUPER PERKS PROGRAM PET INSURANCE 12%-30% DISCOUNTS
SUBSIDIZED CHILD CARE BENEFITS