Manager, Patient Financial Services

Patient Financial Services Manager Opportunity

Emerald Coast Behavioral Hospital provides inpatient treatment services to children, adolescents and adults at our 86-bed facility in Panama City, FL and outpatient services to adolescents and adults at our three outpatient centers located throughout the Florida Panhandle. Additionally, we offer specialized treatment for active duty military members through our Military Resiliency Program, specialized chemical dependency treatment and TMS therapy for chronic depression.

Visit us online at:  https://emeraldcoastbehavioral.com/

The Manager of Patient Financial Services supervises and coordinates activities of workers engaged in calculating, posting and verifying duties to obtain and record financial data for use in maintaining accounting and statistical records. Compiles composite reports from individual reports of subordinates required by management of government agencies. Determines work procedures, prepares work schedules and expedites work flow. Assigns duties and examines work for exactness, neatness and conformance to policies and procedures.

Essential Job Duties:

• Coordinates the client accounting function in order to consistently produce accurate bills which are paid in a timely manner. Maintains a current awareness of third-party reimbursement regulations and contractual arrangements.
• Monitors activities continually with collection agencies, insurance companies, Admitting, Health Information Management Services, Information Systems, clients and physicians; coordinates operation and recommends corrective action, as appropriate.
• Performs all month end close duties in a timely and accurate manner. Oversee preparation of accounts to be written off as bad debt and submitted to collection agency. Reviews accounts with CFO and CEO by the 3rd Thursday of each month.
• Effectively utilizes and understands the departmental computer system in order to realize its optimal potential and to be able to evaluate and answer staff member questions regarding the mechanics of the system.
• Maintains a current awareness of third-party reimbursement regulations and contractual arrangements.
• Effectively coordinates the Patient Accounts function with Accounts Receivable, Admitting, Health Information Management Services and Nursing departments on a routine basis.
• Hires, supervises, develops, evaluates, and disciplines staff. Ensures staff is knowledgeable and competent to perform duties by providing orientation, training, and continuing education as reflected in departmental policies and records. Meets with staff members on an ongoing basis to review performance and provide feedback, guidance and instruction as needed. Assures appropriate work production and documentation in accordance with policies and regulations through audits, supervision and goal setting.
• Ensures that expense and operating budget is within approved budget, excluding any approved variances.
• Consistently demonstrates good organizational skills in the routine accumulation of statistical information and reports it to the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) in an accurate and timely manner.

Benefit Highlights:

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plan
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300 Subsidiaries!
• More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website: benefits.uhsguest.com

One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. During the year, UHS was again recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune; and listed in Forbes ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies.  Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located all over the U.S. states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. www.uhs.com

Requirements:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required. Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance preferred.
• Two (2) years healthcare billing, computer and business software experience required.
• Two (2) years supervison experience preferred. 

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