UMH Sparrow Health System -Professional Billing Supervisor

Sparrow•East Lansing, MI

About The Position

Supervise the Caregivers of the Professional Billing Department within Patient Financial Division. Maintain and monitor billing, accounts receivable, coding and provider enrollment functions to support timely reimbursement for the Sparrow revenue cycle.

Requirements

AAPC Certification preferred
Electronic Billing Experience Two years supervisory experience
High school diploma or G.E.D and 5 years experience in outpatient billing with a minimum of two years at the supervisory level. OR Associate's degree in Business or Accounting
Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Internet applications.
EPIC experience preferred

Responsibilities

Supervise the day-to-day activities of the assigned groups, including providing guidance to direct-report associates.
Hire, train, and evaluate direct-report associates. Responsible for addressing Caregiver performance issues.
Responsible for day-to-day integration and coordination of computerized practice management systems.
Maximize revenue, monitor and analyze account receivable reports. Develop and implement action plans for managing accounts receivable levels and prepares monthly statistical reporting of accounts receivable.
Responsible for implementation, training, and support of practice site staff with regard to billing policies and procedures of Sparrow Professional Billing.
Responsible for optimizing coding/reimbursement and ensuring compliance with third party payers.
In conjunction with Manager/Director, develop department plans and goals, and follow through with implementation within areas of responsibility.
In conjunction with Manager/Director, develop budget plan and monitor monthly budget statements..
Responsible for compliance efforts of the departments/affiliate, including documentation of policies, staff education, monitoring, and reporting.
Any other assigned projects.