What are the responsibilities and job description for the Revenue Cycle Specialist: Salary Range $29,439 - $32,169 position at SPINDLETOP CENTER?
JOB PURPOSE: Enters data into the computerized financial system. Maintains applicable accounting contract files. May perform complex contract interpretation and implementation work. Assists in preparation of information and necessary reports.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: High school diploma or GED required
PREFERRED, NOT REQUIRED: Minimum of one-year experience in accounting and/or bookkeeping.
DEGREE AND/OR CERTIFICATION REQUIRED (IF APPLICABLE): N/A
DRIVING REQUIRED: Yes FLSA STATUS: Non-exempt
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES
Appropriate written and verbal communication.
Ability to complete various complex reports and miscellaneous other documents with acceptable spelling and grammar.
Computer skilled in the use of technology with Microsoft Office and all Google applications.
Familiarity with community resources
Ability to build rapport with individuals including coworkers.
Demonstrate skill in utilizing appropriate professional tools.
Interacts with diverse cultural, ethnic, economic backgrounds, municipal organizations and agencies.
Acquires and uses new skills as the job requires.
Ability to work with considerable latitude and exercise discretion and independent judgment. This would include skills in problem solving.
Ability to complete all job requirements in a timely manner.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS OR CONDITIONS (specify):
May be required to interact with other consumers, referral sources, outside agencies, and family members to determine needs and actions to be taken.
Current State of Texas Driver License or if you live in another state, must be currently licensed in that state.
Liability insurance required if employee will operate personal vehicle on Center property or for Center business. Must be insurable by Center's liability carrier if employee operates a Center vehicle or drives personal car on Center business.
Must complete all training requirements in month in which they are due.
Availability of a personal vehicle for business use may be required.
Work will take place within office setting and may include exposure to disruptive people and communicable diseases.
Must submit to and pass a pre-employment drug test.
Must successfully pass all background screens as required by the state
Ability to input data into computer, make calculations, complete paperwork, produce reports.
Must be physically able to perform all job requirements that may include walking on uneven surfaces, climbing stairs, and standing or sitting for long periods of time if required.
Work flexible hours including evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays as needed.
Adhere to professional dress and appearance standards consistent with the position and daily workplace needs.
Essential Tasks & Standards
Maintains the applicable accounting system.
Maintains financial records in accordance with all applicable standards.
Establishes relationships and communicates with clients, family members, and other staff
Completes documentation in reference to service delivery within 48 hours
Attends staff meetings and/or trainings as assigned.
Demonstrate a positive regard for individuals and their families (e.g. from a trauma informed perspective provides treatment collaboratively with consumers respecting them as individuals,allowing risk-taking, avoiding stereotypes, respecting individuals' and families' privacy, advocacy, believing in an individual's recovery and that they are a valuable member of society).
Advocates and helps the client navigate the system to support access to needed resources.
Stays knowledgeable of necessity standards pertaining to services delivered.
Work Behaviors & Standards (For all employees)
Attends work regularly and punctually in order to provide reliable and consistent coverage in area of responsibility. Arrives at designated time and departs according to schedule. Maintains a willingness to adjust schedule to meet the needs of the situation. Makes every attempt to pre-schedule absences and provide dependable coverage and service. Complies with Center policies regarding leave usage, absenteeism, and tardiness.
Interacts with clients in an emotionally supportive and/or therapeutic manner in order to provide an environment of caring, dignity, and respect.
Works harmoniously with fellow employees, supervisors, family, and friends of persons served, and the public in order to create an environment of caring, dignity and respect, and that allows for the accomplishment of the Center's mission.
Utilizes work time effectively to insure that all assignments are completed in a thorough and timely manner.
Abides by all Center policies and procedures regarding training objectives and requirements including those that relate to safety and infectious disease control. Will keep all Staff Development mandatory trainings current.
Adheres to Center policies and procedures and all applicable requirements and regulations of HHSC, CMS, Texas Administrative Code, CARF, relevant contracts and all other applicable regulatory bodies.
Maintains confidentiality regarding consumers, records, personnel, and other sensitive and confidential information in order to comply with Center, state, and federal policy.
Conducts all aspects of employment in accordance with Center's Compliance Program.
WORKING POSITION TITLE: Revenue Cycle Specialist
SPECIFIC POSITION FUNCTIONS: Serves as financial counselor for various units to ensure integrity of all financial information obtained. Obtains a variety of demographic and financial information from consumers. Assists consumers in exploring alternative funding options to pay for services. Verifies all types of third party payers including Medicare, Medicaid, CHIP, private and marketplace insurances.
Salary : $29,439 - $32,169
