Perot Systems Corporation is a worldwide provider of information technology services and business solutions to a broad range of clients. We are currently looking for a Collections Supervisor to join our team in Bowling Green, KY.

Responsibilities:

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Under the direction of the Patient Financial Services Director, is responsible for the day-to-day activities of personnel engaged in the collection functions for patient accounts. Interacts with corporate Human Resources and Payroll Departments. Assists supervisors, recommends improvements, reduces denials and facilitates efficient patient accounting operations to ensure the submission of timely and accurate claims in order to maintain a stable and predictable cash flow.

Required Skills:

In concert with Director and department supervisors, manages activities of subordinate personnel to ensure accurate and timely follow-up on accounts.

Works with management, clinical and other hospital departments, and the patient accounting staff to improve processes, increase accuracy, create efficiencies, resolve related issues, and achieve the overall goals of the department.

In consultation with the Director of PFS, develops short-term goals and objectives and plans for accomplishment.

Develops, recommends and administers policies and procedures.

In concert with Director and department supervisors, interviews, hires, trains, evaluates the performance of and, when necessary, disciplines subordinate personnel.

Maintains regular contact with various third party payers in order to resolve problems which could not be routinely handled by subordinate personnel.

Remains abreast of third party reimbursement policies and Medicare/Medicaid regulations in order to expedite payment and ensure internal compliance.

Prepares or directs the preparation of recurring and special reports for RCO Operations, Human Resources and Payroll.

Routinely reviews/analyzes A/R reports to identify trends or issues and reports to management.

Maintains knowledge of patient accounts and billing procedures in order to enhance expertise by reading appropriate professional literature and attending organizational meetings.

Other duties as assigned.

Desired Skills:

Knowledge of healthcare collection and billing practices, computer systems, basic finance and statistical analysis.

Work experience necessary to gain a full understanding of credit and collection functions, financial analysis and third party payer procedures in order to effectively direct the functions and activities of the department, with at least three years in a supervisory role.

Demonstrated ability sufficient to function easily in a variety of hospital patient accounting and billing systems (Meditech, ESS, DSS, FISS, NEBO, NDAS, I-Suite).

Working knowledge of Microsoft PC applications (Outlook, Word, Excel, Access).

Ability to foster a cooperative work environment.

Strong interpersonal/public relations skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of customers in a diverse environment.

Analytical skills necessary to examine patient accounts, detect and resolve problems relating to accounts receivable and prepare and administer policies, procedures and budgets.

Basic knowledge of CPT, HCPCS, and ICD-9-CM coding.

Knowledge of organizational structure, workflow, and operating procedures.

Strong oral and written communication skills.

Strong organization and time management skills.

Ability to establish priorities effectively.

Dependable in both production and attendance.

Minimum Educational Requirements:

HS Diploma required

Bachelors degree preferred

Perot Systems is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity. It is the policy of Perot Systems Corporation to encourage and support equal employment opportunity for all Associates and applicants for employment without regard to sex, race, color, ancestry, religious creed, national origin, pregnancy, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, age, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, disabled veteran or Vietnam era veteran status.

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