Department Specialist - Newman Center

Requirements

• Minimum of one (1) of the following required as applicable to assigned area(s) : Minimum of two (2) years' experience in administrative role.
• Previous healthcare, research, compliance or equivalent experience.
• Post high school education or vocational training in healthcare.
• Additional requirements as applicable to assigned area(s) : Possess an understanding of medical terminology.
• Current CPR.
• Possess knowledge of rules and regulations pertaining to Medicare, Medicaid and other payer types.
• Current Notary Public certification.
• Possess knowledge and understanding of: medical terminology/abbreviations, ICD-9, ICD-10, CPT and HCPC coding, and fundamental knowledge of basic medical billing procedures.
• Demonstrated ability to design forms utilizing publishing and forms software.
• Demonstrated ability to operate high speed duplication, drill press, paper cutter and laminating machines.
• To be eligible for the Driver portion of the position: Current Driver's License required.
• Driving record for the previous thirty-six (36) months must not reflect any major driving offenses (i.e; DUI, convicted of a felony involving a motor vehicle, suspended license, three (3) or more speeding tickets or other moving violations, etc.).
• In addition, personal vehicles used for LH business: State law minimum liability coverage limits required.
• Possess an understanding of the confidentiality laws that govern the provider-patient relationship, including but not limited to HIPAA guidelines.
• Excellent organizational skills, detail-oriented, a self-starter, possess critical thinking skills and be able to set priorities and function as part of a team as well as independently.
• Commitment to working in a team environment and maintaining confidentiality as needed.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills including the ability to communicate effectively with various audiences.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to manage sensitive and confidential situations with tact, professionalism, and diplomacy.
• Possess and maintain computer skills to include working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and ability to learn other software as needed.
• Job Specific Duties:
• Acts as the main point of contact and resource for staff per department protocol and as applicable to assigned area(s).
• Provides senior level administrative and technical support for assigned area(s) in an organized and accurate manner according to policies and procedures.
• Assists leadership in maintaining effective and efficient departmental operations, supports financial and operational performance, and regulatory tracking per department protocol and as applicable to assigned area(s).
• Coordinates and communicates the flow of activity, information, timelines, and daily operations for the assigned area(s).
• Accurately and timely compiles and presents reports per department protocol and as applicable to assigned area(s).
• Exhibits senior level knowledge and understanding of policies and procedures as they relate to the assigned area(s) and Logan Health.
• Develops, maintains, and oversees a record-keeping system per department protocol and as applicable to assigned area(s).
• Assists leadership with budget preparation, coordination, provides review and analysis per department protocol and as applicable to assigned area(s).
• Assists with developing and supporting of tracking metrics to support leadership with oversight of effectiveness and supports strategic decision making regarding transitions and growth as applicable to assigned area(s).
• Provides oversight in documenting and documentation collection as applicable to assigned area(s).
• As applicable to assigned area(s); coordinates credentialing, licensing and other regulatory requirements per department protocol; exhibits overall knowledge of claims and authorization processing for insurance companies including private, commercial and government carriers.
• Assists with check requests, reimbursement, processes invoices and assists with other financial tasks and tracking as applicable to assigned area(s).
• Proactively anticipates and prepares multi-faceted priorities, agendas and schedules as applicable to assigned area(s).
• Consistently sets priorities resulting in the assigned area(s) functioning in an efficient and orderly manner.
• Assists assigned leadership in the coordination of staffing, daily schedules, low census, and/or communication as applicable to the assigned area(s) .
• As applicable to assigned area(s): Responsible for understanding billing, collections, insurance verification, tracking authorizations, maintaining medical records, etc.
• Provides training and orientation of new employees per dep

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This position assists in the operational support and coordination of the assigned area(s). Our Mission : Quality, compassionate care for all. Our Vision : Reimagine health care through connection, service and innovation. Our Core Values : Be Kind | Trust and Be Trusted | Work Together | Strive for Excellence.

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