Location: Kotzebue, AK Exit Disclaimer: You Are Leaving www.ihs.gov
Type: Tribal Salary Range: $90,000 to $130,000 / Per Year Open Period: 10/28/2016 to 1/14/2017 Summary: Join a COMPASSIONATE and ADVENTUROUS team that delivers health and social services to communities above the ARCTIC CIRCLE from modern facilities in Kotzebue, Alaska and 11 surrounding villages! EXCELLENT SALARY/BENEFITS! Relocation, sign-on and retention bonuses, free medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability and retirement for employee, IHS, NHSC and Alaska State loan repayment site, CEU allowance and paid days, furnished hospital housing for rent, 30 days accrued leave in first year, 11 paid holidays, leave cash out option, no State Income Tax, Alaska’s Permanent Fund Dividend, employee gym and saunas, close knit community, 5 minute commute/walk to work, endless year-round outdoor activities and ways to enjoy the beauty of Alaska, and more! AMAZING CULTURE COMMUNITY READY TO WELCOME YOU AND YOUR FAMILY: • Beautiful 88,000 sq ft hospital decorated throughout with stunning Alaska Native artifacts • See the Northern Lights in the winter • Experience the land of the midnight sun in the summer where the sun doesnt ever set • Watch dog sledding and snowmobile races • Eat Native Alaskan food • Buy Native Alaskan art made by the Iñupiat • Watch the seals and caribou crossing the ice in the winter and spring • Pick the sweetest blueberries, cranberries and salmon berries in the fall • Attend festivals and parades in the summertime • A tremendous opportunity to assist amazing communities in self-governance, preservation of culture and subsistence lifestyle and to provide medical, social and Tribal services for a healthy future!
Plans, manages and supervises Patient Financial Services staff including Patient Registration, Patient Travel, Alternate Resources and the Billing/Coding outsource contract Ensures that the goals and objectives of the program are consistent with Maniilaq Association policy and any governmental regulations. This position reports to the Health Services Administrator. Duties: 1.Participates in development and implementation of Patient Financial Services program goals and objectives. 2.Establishes, audits and evaluates outsourced billing, posting and collection operations for all patient accounts for Hospital, Dental, Pharmacy, Behavioral Health and Long Term Care services. 3.Troubleshoots and resolves registration, billing and denial issues which negatively impact clean claims on initial billing. 4.Initiates identified revenue cycle improvements. 5.Maintains a current and comprehensive understanding of insurance, Medicare, Medicaid, federal and state laws, rules, and regulations in regards to the billing and collection for services. 6.Assures Patient Financial Services compliance with all internal, state and/or federal codes, rules, regulations and standards regarding the billing and collections for services provided by Maniilaq Health Services providers. Assures Patient Financial Services compliance with OIG Medicare issues. 7.Regularly reviews patient eligibility database Medicaid, Medicare, insurance companies and other alternate health resources. 8.Communicates appropriately to patients, health care providers, and co-workers. Effectively communicates with other Maniilaq programs, third party payers, contractors and software vendors in order to ensure a functional program. 9.Assures completion of necessary applications and obtains approvals for POS, Medicare Discount Drug Card Program and other programs which generate reimbursements. 10.Assists patients with billing and accounts problems not resolvable through the initial channels. 11.Compiles, maintains and submits Patient Financial Services reports and data within required deadlines. Responsible for generating, compiling and submitting program end of month reports last business day each month, and other necessary reports within deadline timeframes. 12.Maintains a cost-effective program that ensures the highest possible cash flow for Maniilaq Association, while minimizing delinquent accounts. 13.Maintains knowledge of all patients rights and confidentiality requirements regarding patient information and adheres strictly to all regulations pertaining to such. 14.Supervises Patient Registration, Patient Travel, Alternate Resources and other Patient Financial Services employees. 15.Updates and maintains Charge Master. Qualifications: The capabilities normally equated with completion of a bachelors degree in Finance or equivalent work experience in health care administration/ medical business office. Knowledge and experience with Medicaid, Medicare and private insurances. Knowledge and experience with billing and accounts receivable systems. Familiarity with IDC, CPT, HCPC, and state coding rules, regulations and laws are required. Excellent communication skills required. Experience training and leading staff. Excellent computer skills, electronic health record experience. Minimum of two years supervisory experience. Work Type: Permanent, Full Announcement #: 2016:OTZ-141 Who May Apply? Public Get Details & Apply: http://www.maniilaq.org/careers/ Exit Disclaimer: You Are Leaving www.ihs.gov