Physician Billing Supervisor - Follow up

Seeking a Physician Billing Insurance Follow-up Supervisor to work for a rapidly growing medical management company in the Farmingdale/Melville area. This position REQUIRES three (3) years or supervisory experience, three (3) years of Insurance Follow-up, multi-specialty experience, and knowledge of Medicare, Medicaid and Government HMO insurance follow-up. As the Supervisor - Insurance follow-up you will act as liaison between departments, director, management and staff. Performs follow-up on receivables and posting for patients and third-party accounts.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Acts as liaison between upper Management and Staff.
• Oversees the units daily work activities.
• Conducts on job training and seminars
• Maintains current AR and productivity reporting.
• Provides scheduling of weekly work direction.
• Implementation of quality control measures – HIPPA and laws of the medical field.
• Assists in the implementation of approved administrative systems.
• Monitors information related to operations.
• Ensures billing is submitted accurately and timely.
• Follow-up on open account receivables via phone calls to the carriers or their website(s).
• Ensures accuracy of adjustments balances.
• Assists internal and external customers regarding questions on third party billing.
• Handles patient complaints to conclusion.
• Recommends appropriate personal actions for staff.
• Full knowledge of company policies and procedures.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned or when necessary, and unrelated duties in times of emergency.

Education and Experience

• High School diploma and GED
• College preferred
• Minimum of 3 years experience in Supervisory capacity
• Any appropriate combination of education and experience

Knowledge and Skills

• Knowledge of HIPPA Regulations and maintains current industry knowledge
• Proficient in EPIC application
• Full knowledge of the New York State Third Party Regulation
• Credit and collections practices
• Good organizational and communication skills
• Computer literacy
• Displays courtesy, tact, and diplomacy when dealing with employees, patients, physicians and outside institutions. Refers matters outside scope of own duties to appropriate others as needed.

Licenses/Certifications:

• Certified Professional Coder (CPC) or
• Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) or
• Certified Coding Specialist Physicians (CCSP)