Coordinator I, (Hybrid) Obstetrics and Gynecology Clinical Support Services - Galveston

University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB)•Galveston, TX

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

To provide coordination of all phases and activities associated with special university or community programs. The Coordinator I role will focus on streamlining billing processes, improving patient collections, and enhancing denial management and revenue recovery efforts for the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology. The Coordinator I will provide comprehensive administrative support to the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology. Job duties include, but are not limited to, the following:

Requirements

Associate's degree or equivalent
1 year of related experience

Nice To Haves

Experience or exposure to Epic, including billing, denials, coding and work queues.
Understanding of healthcare revenue cycle process.
Strong organization skills and attention to detail.
OBGYN/Pedi Provider Enrollment process.
CPT appeals.
Managing the RWSP Grants and Contracts.

Responsibilities

Coordinate with report writers to develop department-specific reporting on revenue and reimbursement trends and analyze reports on an ongoing basis.
Meet with department stakeholders to review reporting and assist with root cause analysis, which may result in recommended workflow or system changes to improve performance.
In conjunction with Revenue Cycle, Finance, and Health System/SOM leadership, assume responsibility for the adoption of reporting and metric targets by supported departments.
Provide the data necessary to drive department accountability and achievement of metrics.
Promote process standardization across related departments in order to improve revenue capture and reimbursement.
Coordinate with report writers to develop department-specific reporting on denials and avoidable write-offs and analyzing reports on an ongoing basis.
Prepare, compile, and distribute regular denial and AWO reports, and present data to appropriate stakeholders including the HB and PB Denial/AWO Committees.
Meet with department stakeholders to review reporting and assist with root cause analysis, which may result in recommended workflow or system changes to improve performance.
Provide trending on the types of claims denied and root causes of denials and collaborate with team members to make recommendations for improvement and issue resolution.
Maintain an updated issues list on behalf of the HB and PB Denial/AWO Committees and follow up with owning areas as necessary to ensure progress and adherence to resolution plans.
Coordinate with IS on completion of any build or enhancements to the system to resolve technical issues related to denial management.