UMH Sparrow Health System -Professional Billing Supervisor

General Purpose of Job:

Supervise the Caregivers of the Professional Billing Department within Patient Financial Division. Maintain and monitor billing, accounts receivable, coding and provider enrollment functions to support timely reimbursement for the Sparrow revenue cycle.

Essential Duties:

This job description is intended to cover the minimum essential duties assigned on a regular basis. Associates may be asked to perform additional duties as assigned by their leader. Leadership has the right to alter or modify the duties of the position.

• Supervise the day-to-day activities of the assigned groups, including providing guidance to direct-report associates.
• Hire, train, and evaluate direct-report associates. Responsible for addressing Caregiver performance issues.
• Responsible for day-to-day integration and coordination of computerized practice management systems.
• Maximize revenue, monitor and analyze account receivable reports. Develop and implement action plans for managing accounts receivable levels and prepares monthly statistical reporting of accounts receivable.
• Responsible for implementation, training, and support of practice site staff with regard to billing policies and procedures of Sparrow Professional Billing.
• Responsible for optimizing coding/reimbursement and ensuring compliance with third party payers.
• In conjunction with Manager/Director, develop department plans and goals, and follow through with implementation within areas of responsibility.
• In conjunction with Manager/Director, develop budget plan and monitor monthly budget statements..
• Responsible for compliance efforts of the departments/affiliate, including documentation of policies, staff education, monitoring, and reporting.
• Any other assigned projects.