Physician Billing Coordinator

Coordinates billing team for physician revenue cycle for multiple physician practices. Oversees billing & collection functions. Assists with developing long term strategies, plans and objectives for all billing practices of hospital employed physicians and all other physicians that purchase services from billing department. Monitors Key Performance Indicators to ensure department goals are met and align with the Marion Health Strategic initiatives Assists with implementation and maintenance of physician practice billing software. Assures compliance with all federal and state regulations as well as all hospital rules, policies, and procedures. Ensures staff are meeting productivity and quality requirements and other duties as assigned.

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Three (3) years of experience in medical billing or coding.

• Certificate or Associates degree in billing or coding.

• Understanding of medical billing principles, Medicare, Medicaid, and other managed care regulations typically obtained through formal training and/or on the job experience.
• Utilize understanding of physician coding to provide support and leadership for revenue cycle.
• Excellent communication skills to effectively and tactfully communicate with patients and their families and guests, co-workers, managers, Hospital Administrators, providers, consultants, business associates and regulatory agencies presenting a professional image as a representative of Marion Health
• Interpersonal skills necessary to carry out duties in a professional manner, as well as the ability to work well under stress.
• Excellent time management, and organizational skills.
• Ability to problem solve, multi-task in a fast-paced setting and work well in a team environment.
• Ability to negotiate effective working relationships and develop positive resolution to conflict.
• Highly developed computer skills to include proficiency with Microsoft Office and the ability to learn and proficiently perform computer applications related to department operations and job function.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• High degree of accuracy with concentration and close attention to detail.
• Ability to be discreet and protect the integrity of any confidential matter or information encountered during the performance of job duties.

• Typical office environment with prolonged sitting and occasional standing and walking. 
• Work subject to interruptions and occasional high stress levels. 
• Works with highly confidential information which may be proprietary or protected health information. 
• Ability to work hours beyond the normal work week.  May attend special functions and meetings at various locations within the hospital and community. 
• Occasional overnight stays.

• Uses computer and standard office equipment.
• Lifting, pushing, pulling, walking sitting, reaching, bending, kneeling or stooping to perform duties in a safe manner.