Billing Manager

BILLING MANAGER

RIDGEVIEW, a not-for-profit community mental health center, based in Oak Ridge, Tennessee has an immediate opening for a Billing Manager in our Fiscal Department. This position is responsible for the overall management of the patient accounts department.

JOB DUTIES

• Provides analytical overviews of the patient billing processes and reimbursement data
• Identifies inefficiencies and problem areas, and recommends solutions
• Assist CFO in negotiations of payer contracts.
• Provides monthly summaries of billing/collection information and makes recommendations for improvements.
• Recruits, hires, supervises, and maintains ongoing relationship with department staff.
• Supervises patient account representatives to ensure completion of billing in a timely manner.
• Reviews aging reports monthly to evaluate account status; identifies problem accounts and works with representatives to resolve problem areas and ensure timely payment from third party payors.
• Supervises admissions department to ensure efficiency and timely certification; assists staff with any problems arising as a result of de-certification or exhausted benefits.
• Supervises collections to ensure consistent and efficient follow-up with delinquent accounts.

BENEFITS

Ridgeview offers a full line of benefits including:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Retirement
• Long-Term Disability
• Holiday Pay
• Vacation and Sick Leave
• Life Insurance
• Education Assistance
• Training and Development

Applications are available at www.ridgeviewresources.com and can be sent to:

Attn: Human Resources

240 W. Tyrone Rd

Oak Ridge, TN 37830

Fax: (865)622.5425
Email: [Click Here to Email Your Resumé]

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REQUIREMENTS

Bachelor's degree with a concentration in accounting, or other related field of study preferred. Ten years of experience in the area of patient accounts/billing may be substituted for the educational requirements. A minimum of five years verifiable experience in medical billing with strong knowledge of Medicare, TennCare and private insurance billing; experience in psychiatric healthcare billing preferred.