Combine two of the fastest - growing fields on the planet with a culture of performance, collaboration and opportunity and this is what you get. Leading edge technology in an industry that's improving the lives of millions. Here, innovation isn't about another gadget, it's about making Healthcare data available wherever and whenever people need it, safely and reliably. There's no room for error. Join us and start doing your life’s best work.(sm) Primary Responsibilities: Manage the work of the Medicare billing and collections team members by empowering,coaching, answering questions, giving guidance, and leading by example Manage COE operations, ensuring timeliness, accuracy, compliance and standards fulfillment as defined in COE Service Level Agreements Ensure that adequate procedures exist for accurate and timely processing of Medicare, billing and collections. Ensure compliance with state and federal laws regulations for Medicaid, Medicare, non - government and other third - party billings Maintain ongoing knowledge of UB - 04, HFCA 1500, and other mandatory state billing forms and filing requirements. Monitor on - line claim editing, submission and reconciliation procedures; ensure compliance with CPT, HCPCS and ICD - 9 coding regulations and guidelines Help coordinate follow - up within appropriate regulations of Medicare and Medi - Cal bills Provide relevant guidance for assigned staff to resolve internal and external issues Inform director and managers of any significant issues in the Billing and Collections area (e.g., Billing and Collection backlogs, HIM bill drop delays, payer issues, vendor issues, etc.) Stay abreast of regulatory requirements and company compliance policies, ensuring timely staff education Help ensure that appropriate personnel policies are adhered to and any personnel problems are addressed in an appropriate and timely manner Assist in developing department staff to ensure appropriate skills base is present in the staff, as well as to ensure that skills needed for future needs are developed in advance of their need Assist in establishing and monitoring controls to ensure appropriate submission and acceptance of electronic and manual bills Monitor billed and rebilled summary reports and act on trends and / or root causes Monitor billing and collection performance according to quality and productivity standards developed internally and documented in SLAs Support completion of monthly trending analysis of COE billing and collection performance Help coordinate and promote implementation and monitoring of standard master files, processes, reporting and education programs Understand and communicate nuances of billing various payers such as Medicare, Medicaid, HMO’s, PPO’s, IPA’s, employers, etc. Supervise Medicare Billing and Collection personnel; provide recommendations for hiring, promotion, and personnel action where appropriate Develop specific objectives and performance standards for each area of responsibility Identify and implement process improvements to lower costs and improve service to facility customers Identify opportunities for innovation, knowledge sharing and other leading practices within the COEs and among peer group Perform staff reviews and prepare performance documents for direct reports Practice and adhere to the “Code of Conduct” philosophy and “Mission and Value Statement” Other duties as assigned You’ll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in. ENGLISH PROFICIENCY ASSESSMENT WILL BE REQUIRED AFTER APPLICATION Required Qualifications: Associate’s Degree or higher 2 years of experience in Medicare and/or other Billing and Collection 2 years of experience as a supervisor 1 years of experience analyzing and reporting data or collecting past due or written off accounts Previous experience working with Excel (create, edit, save, plug in data, V-lookups ,Pivot tables) Available to work (40 hours/week) Monday- Friday. Flexible to work any of our 8 hour shift schedules during our normal business hours of (11:00am to 9:00pm) Saturday’s may be required if needed. Willing to travel up to 5% Bilingual Spanish/English Preferred Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree in Finance or Accounting Healthcare, Hospital and / or Revenue Cycle experience Account receivable Experience in Call Center setting Claims Experience ICD-10 / CPT Knowledge Careers with Optum. Here's the idea. We built an entire organization around one giant objective; make health care work better for everyone. So when it comes to how we use the world's large accumulation of health-related information, or guide health and lifestyle choices or manage pharmacy benefits for millions, our first goal is to leap beyond the status quo and uncover new ways to serve. Optum, part of the UnitedHealth Group family of businesses, brings together some of the greatest minds and most advanced ideas on where health care has to go in order to reach its fullest potential. For you, that means working on high performance teams against sophisticated challenges that matter. Optum, incredible ideas in one incredible company and a singular opportunity to do your life's best work.(sm) Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. UnitedHealth Group is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment. Job Keywords: Collections Supervisor, Billing Supervisor, ICD-10, Supervisor, San Juan, PR
