Director of Business Offices - Patient Accounting

Company: Prime Healthcare Services
Location: Kansas City
Posted on: February 23, 2021

Job Description:

Director of Business Offices - Patient Accounting in Kansas City, MO at Prime Healthcare Committed to Quality, Compassionate Care, and Service to the Community. Founded in 2001, Prime Healthcare has emerged as one of the nation's leading hospital systems. Prime Healthcare was founded by Dr. Prem Reddy, a physician with a mission to save hospitals, improve community healthcare and provide the very best care to patients. Our philosophy is that all healthcare is local. Each of our hospitals serve the unique needs of their communities while providing exceptional care with the strength and support of Prime Healthcare. Through a physician-directed and patient-centered model, passionate dedication to quality, evidence-based best practices, operational efficiency, technology and capital investment, our hospitals are recognized among the best in the nation. Prime Healthcare has been named a "15 Top Health System" by Truven and our hospitals are consistently among the "Top 100 Hospitals" in the country. Prime Healthcare stands apart from others by its unique ability to save and transform hospitals. We have been named the "fastest growing hospital system" in the country by Modern Healthcare. And as we continue to grow and fulfill our mission of "saving hospitals, saving jobs and saving lives," we remain committed to delivering exceptional care, and creating a legacy that will improve healthcare. Prime Healthcare and the not-for-profit Prime Healthcare Foundation employ nearly 40,000 people and own and operate 45 acute care hospitals in Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Indiana, Kansas, Michigan, Missouri, Nevada, New Jersey, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island and Texas. Prime Healthcare was--recognized as a Top 15 Health System --in the nation in 2012 and 2013. It also earned the distinction in 2008. Not Ready to Apply? Job Description OverviewSt. Joseph Medical Center, a CMS 5-Star Award winning hospital, is a faith-based, 310-bed facility providing a wide range of acute care and outpatient services. Key services include the St. Joseph Heart Institute, Senior Care Services, Senior Behavioral Health, Surgical Services and the Joint and Spine Institute. St. Joseph is a member of Prime Healthcare Services, one the nation's leading hospital systems. It is recognized by Truven Health Analytics as one of the "15 Top Health Systems" in the nation. We believe that continuous, quality of care and performance improvements are the foundation for preserving and enhancing healthcare delivery.ResponsibilitiesThe Business Office Director is responsible for planning, organizing and influencing department activities and delivery of Business services while maintaining continuous quality improvement. The Director maintains operation within budgetary parameters. Effectively interacts with patients, significant others and other health team members, while maintaining standard of professional business service. The Business Office Director is accountable to the Chief Financial Officer for the day-to-day management of personnel, including staffing, timekeeping, employee evaluations, counseling interviewing and selection of staff within established guidelines.Education and Work Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Business, Accounting or Finance required (effective 4/1/14 for all new hires).
• Three to five years experience in health care business office required.
• Preferred Skills and Abilities: Must be able to demonstrate understanding of and ability to interpret third party payer principles and terms and COBRA laws. Strong organizational skills required for effective communication with patients, physicians, public, staff and administrations. Must be able to work in fast paced environment with frequent interruptions.
• Knowledge of medical terminology preferred.
• Effective written, verbal communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize needs to meet required timelines.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Customer Services experience required.
• Computer and word processing skills.
• Knowledge of equipment, systems and machines used in the Business Office.
• Knowledge of collection procedures and regulations
  
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