Patient Accounts Supervisor supervises credit, collection, insurance, and billing clerks in an inpatient and/or outpatient accounting office. Coordinates activities and schedules work assignments to meet billing deadlines. Being a Patient Accounts Supervisor may require a bachelor's degree in area of specialty. Typically reports to a manager or head of a unit/department. The Patient Accounts Supervisor supervises a small group of para-professional staff in an organization characterized by highly transactional or repetitive processes. Contributes to the development of processes and procedures. Thorough knowledge of functional area under supervision. To be a Patient Accounts Supervisor typically requires 3 years experience in the related area as an individual contributor. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
Job Summary: Responsible for the timely and accurate posting of all accounts receivable payments and adjustment transactions. Ensures that all amounts are balanced to the deposit received and that all related transactions such as contractual adjustments, denials, and payments reversals included in remittance correspondence are recorded in the patient accounting system.
Essential Functions:
Minimum Qualifications:18 years of age.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: Knowledge of hospital CDM is helpful. Need excellent verbal communication and interpersonal skills. Must be able to respond to questions in a tactful and professional manner. Must have good organization and time management skills. Candidate must be self-motivated and possess the ability to work well with others.
Working Conditions: Work is generally performed within an office environment with standard office equipment available.
Physical Requirements: Work is generally sedentary in nature, must be able to work for prolonged periods of time, sitting at a computer.
Physical Activities Chart: Constantly sit, see/visual acuity. Frequently handle/grasp/feel, talk/hear. Occasionally lift/carry 1 to 25 lbs.