WashU IT

Manager, Patient Accounts – Physician Billing Services

WashU IT

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: St. Louis • Montana • United States

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Salary

💰 $75,200 - $128,800 per year

About the role

  • Manages account posting and/or receivable and collection activities of department to maximize income from services rendered.
  • Provides reporting on accounts reimbursement and/or A/R activity, income budget forecasting.
  • Develops and maintains systems for account management, data entry, collections and general operations of Accounts Receivable (A/R).
  • Develops income projections and long-range plans for obtaining them.
  • Provides monthly income, cost center and ad hoc reporting to Business Manager.
  • Maintains environment and training opportunity compatible with growth and development of staff.
  • Oversees office staffing, ensuring appropriate staffing levels.
  • Provides managerial guidance to assistant managers to meet monthly/annual goals.
  • Maintains and updates master fee schedule.
  • Prepares and monitors patient accounts annual income and expense budget under direction of Business Manager.
  • Serves as liaison to third-party payers, vendors, medical center personnel, patients and/or their families in problem situations when necessary.
  • Assists with the development of A/R charge and collection policies.
  • Assists with contract negotiations with third-party payers.
  • Assists supervisors in recruiting personnel needed.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree or combination of education and/or experience may substitute for minimum education.
  • Supervisory experience (5 Years).
  • No specific certification/professional license is required for this position.
  • Skills: Accounting, Analytical Thinking, Detail-Oriented, Identifying Trends, Interpersonal Communication, Oral Communications, Organizing, Patient Account Management, Problem Solving, Self Motivation, Supervisory Management, Trend Analysis, Trend Reporting, Written Communication.
Benefits
  • Up to 22 days of vacation, 10 recognized holidays, and sick time.
  • Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance.
  • Free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees.
  • Defined contribution (403(b)) Retirement Savings Plan with employee and university contributions starting at 7%.
  • Wellness challenges, annual health screenings, mental health resources, mindfulness programs and courses, employee assistance program (EAP), financial resources, access to dietitians, and more!
  • 4 weeks of caregiver leave to bond with your new child.
  • Tuition coverage for you and your family, including dependent undergraduate-level college tuition up to 100% at WashU and 40% elsewhere after seven years with us.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
AccountingAccounts ReceivableData EntryIncome Budget ForecastingIncome ProjectionsA/R Charge PoliciesCollection PoliciesBudget PreparationTrend AnalysisReporting
Soft Skills
Analytical ThinkingDetail-OrientedInterpersonal CommunicationOral CommunicationOrganizingProblem SolvingSelf MotivationSupervisory ManagementTrend ReportingWritten Communication