Description

Title: Billing Manager

Status: Full-time, Exempt (Salaried)

Reports To: Chief Operating Officer

Supervisees: Billing Specialist

POSITION SUMMARY The Billing Manager is responsible for the management and oversight of all billing functions for UCP including billing for services to all payors and recording/reporting of all billing transactions, and ensuring following up for timely receipt of payments. In addition, the Billing Manager is responsible for credentialing of the agency and providers in all programs and with all applicable payors. The Billing Manager maintains revenue by establishing, implementing, and controlling the billing system and supervising billing staff.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Adheres to and ensures compliance in following all local, state and federal regulations related to billing for the organization.
Responsible for timely and accurate submission and transmission of claims and rebills.
Monitor and follow up on outstanding claims in a timely manner.
Monitor and address accounts receivable.
Monitors billing processes and resolves issues as they arise.
Meets billing financial standards and objectives weekly, monthly and annually in collaboration with agency leaders.
Guides employee actions by researching, developing, writing, and updating billing policies and procedures.
Works to credential agency providers for all applicable insurance carriers.
Responsible for the updating and maintenance of all credentialing contracts, initiating new contracts to better grow service
Oversee agency contracts, monitoring for expiration dates, missing BAA, COI or other required information as applicable, ensuring that UCP contracts are up-to-date and in compliance with regulatory and insurance carrier rules, eliminating potential risk to the agency.

LEADERSHIP RESPONSIBILITIES

Role model the philosophy of UCP
Play a lead role in UCP being a preferred employer by staff growth and celebration, strong supervision, guidance and support, and development and recognition
Foster highly integrated communication and collaboration within and among the teams
Adhere to UCP recruitment and hiring policies and procedures ensuring compliance with State and federal laws
Hold staff accountable to compliance with all state and federal regulations and licensure requirements
Assures a safe working environment
Accurately and in a timely manner send all personnel documents to Human Resources for filing

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYMENT - UCP considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other legally protected status under local, state, or federal law.

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Medical Coding or related field or equivalent experience
Two years’ experience in medical coding/billing environment
One year supervisory experience
Excellent computer skills and ability to learn new software programs
Ability to work independently and as a member of various teams
Ability to communicate information professionally in both verbal and written form
Proven ability to multitask and prioritize

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