Patient Accounts Director oversees all functions of the inpatient and/or outpatient accounting office. Directs a staff of credit, collection, insurance, and billing personnel. Being a Patient Accounts Director ensures billing deadlines are met. May require a bachelor's degree in area of specialty. Additionally, Patient Accounts Director typically reports to top management. The Patient Accounts Director typically manages through subordinate managers and professionals in larger groups of moderate complexity. Provides input to strategic decisions that affect the functional area of responsibility. May give input into developing the budget. Capable of resolving escalated issues arising from operations and requiring coordination with other departments. To be a Patient Accounts Director typically requires 3+ years of managerial experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
Be a part of a world-class academic healthcare system at UChicago Medicine as a Patient Accounts Reporting Analyst for the Revenue Cycle - PFS Medicaid and Cash department at our Burr Ridge, IL location. This will be a hybrid/flexible remote opportunity where you will come in office on an as needed basis.
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Under minimal supervision ensures that governmental billing processes are in compliance. Works with revenue Cycle Management in assigning the appropriate billing codes and initiates changes to facilitate the Medicaid billing process. Works with IS Programmers to test LastWord/Centricity upgrades and fixes, liaison for RAC related issues, internal and with RAC agency. Works with various teams to ensure that efficient Medicaid and patient accounts processes and procedures are in place and adhered to. Works on Centricity and Phoenix projects to support activities relating to Medicaid and other third party billing and collection of accounts. Provides training and support on systems to the team.
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Must comply with UCMC’s COVID-19 Vaccination requirement as a condition of employment. If you have already received the vaccination, you must provide proof as part of the pre-employment process. This is in addition to your compliance with the Flu Vaccination requirement as well. Medical and religious exemptions will be considered consistent with applicable law. Lastly, a pre-employment physical, drug screening, and background check are also required for all employees prior to hire.
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