| Community Rehabilitation Hospital South is a 44-bed inpatient rehabilitation hospital on the south side of Indianapolis, a patient-focused, specialized rehabilitation hospital dedicated to the treatment and recovery of individuals who have experienced a loss of function due to an injury or illness such as brain and spinal cord injury, stroke, burns, amputation and multiple trauma. Job Summary: This position oversees the revenue cycle (gross charges, patient insurance, collections, and adjustments), accounts payable, monitoring of operational efficiencies, and month end close duties. Responsibilities: -
Reviews Ancillary Gross Charges, laboratory, radiology, equipment rental, pharmacy, and supply charges daily. -
Maintains charge master for new charges. -
Reviews medical record, UDS record submission, and Meditech billing statement for consistency and accuracy. -
Follows up with insurance plans on patient eligibility if necessary. -
Works with patients on self pay and payment plans as necessary. -
Works with patients and families in gathering information to apply for Medical assistance and other financial benefit programs if necessary. -
Supervises and verifies account postings for accuracy and completeness. -
Performs routine vendor inquiry function using Meditech Accounts Payable software or SAP. -
Completes various journal entries and assists in month-end closing process. -
Assists with monitoring accuracy of charge capture procedure for ancillary services as needed. -
Verifies accuracy of patient demographic information as well as any necessary preauthorization numbers. -
Assists Controller with various expense analysis, charge analysis, and cost report preparation as needed. -
Responsible for maintaining confidentiality of all patient information while performing charge review functions. -
Other duties as assigned. Professional Requirements: - Adheres to dress code, appearance is neat and clean.
- Maintains regulatory requirements, including all state, federal and Joint Commission regulations.
- Maintains and ensures patient confidentiality at all times.
- Reports to work on time and as scheduled.
- Wears identification while on duty.
- Attends departmental inservices and completes annual competencies/education requirements.
- Works at maintaining a good rapport and a cooperative working relationship with physicians, departments and staff.
- Represents the organization in a positive and professional manner.
- Complies with policies and procedures regarding department operations, fire, safety, infection control and emergency management.
- Complies with all organizational policies regarding ethical business practices.
- Communicates the mission, ethics, and goals of the hospital, as well as the focus statement of the department.
Experience/Skills: - Bachelors Degree in Accounting or related field.
- Must be able to deal professionally with patients, physicians, visitors, and the general public.
- Must possess a high degree of analytical ability and strategic thinking.
Job : Accounting/Finance Primary Location : IN-Greenwood-Indianapolis South IRF Organization : 4089 - Indianapolis South IRF Shift : Day |
