Billing Manager

Job Title: Billing Manager

Location: Jersey City Medical Center

Department Name: Colony Plaza Oncology

Req #: 0000253433

Status: Salaried

Shift: Day

Pay Range: $59,713.00 - $74,641.00 per year

Pay Transparency:

The above reflects the anticipated annual salary range for this position if hired to work in New Jersey.

The compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidate's educational background, skills and professional experience.

Overview:

To oversee all aspects of the billing/ denials for the Jersey City Medical Center Medical Oncology and Infusion Departments in order to ensure accurate and timely billing.

Responsibilities:

1. Responsible for completing/ entering and overseeing oncology billing. This includes daily reconciliation and follow-up on departmental denials within the service line, both inpatient and outpatient. 
2. Responsible for overseeing EPIC work queues.
3. Responsible for tracking department statistics which includes payer mix, transportation, denial data, and other financial information as needed.
4. Responsible for providing physicians and office staff with insurance, CMS, and coding guidelines changes.
5. Responsible for educating staff regarding gaps of knowledge with coding.
6. Monitor all aspects of billing flow and resolve issues impending charges through collaboration with physicians, pharmacy, and nursing staff.
7. Attend routine meetings to review any billing, work queue or denial concerns.
8. Complete routine billing audits.
9. Provide support to other ongoing departmental initiatives.
10. Review authorizations and scheduling completeness.
11. Support with charity care enrollment and assist with communicating instructions to the patient.
12. Interact with other disciplines, departments, agencies and insurance companies in a professional manner.
13. Maintain professional relationships will all co-workers.
14. Follow HIPAA Compliance at all times.
15. Maintain and update professional knowledge and proficiency through continuing education, staff meetings, workshops, and serving on special committees.
16. Promote a positive and healthy workplace environment.
17. Performs other duties as assigned

Requirements:

High School/ Vocational High School Graduate or possession of an approved High School Equivalency Certificate required.

Bachelor Degree Preferred

Minimum of two years supervisory experience in medical office setting

Thorough knowledge of medical terminology such as ICD10 and CPT code

Thorough knowledge of modern office methods, practices and equipment and ability to perform confidential and complex clerical tasks

Proficient in Microsoft Suite

Experience with EPIC preferred

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND HAZARDS:

An employee at RWJBarnabas Health may be exposed to a variety of activities and conditions that place one at risk to exposure to certain diseases.

Maybe exposed to blood borne pathogens and bodily fluids.

Maybe exposed to varying and unpredictable situations.

Maybe exposed to occasional pressure due to multiple calls/patients and demands for time.

Benefits and Perks:

At RWJBarnabas Health, our employees are at the heart of everything we do. Driven by our Total Wellbeing promise, our market-competitive offerings include comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees’ physical, emotional, financial, personal, career, and community wellbeing.  These benefits and resources include, but are not limited to:

Paid Time Off including Vacation, Holidays, and Sick Time
Retirement Plans
Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
Dental and Vision Insurance
Disability and Life Insurance
Paid Parental Leave
Tuition Reimbursement
Student Loan Planning Support
Flexible Spending Accounts
Wellness Programs
Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
Community and Volunteer Opportunities
Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, and Verizon
….and more!

Choosing RWJBarnabas Health!

RWJBarnabas Health is the premier health care destination providing patient-centered, high-quality academic medicine in a compassionate and equitable manner, while delivering a best-in-class work experience to every member of the team.  We honor and appreciate the privilege of creating and sustaining healthier communities, one person and one community at a time.  As the leading academic health system in New Jersey, we advance innovative strategies in high-quality patient care, education, and research to address both the clinical and social determinants of health. 

RWJBarnabas Health aims to truly make a unique impact in local communities throughout New Jersey. From vastly improving the health of local residents to creating educational and career opportunities, this combination greatly benefits the state. We understand the growing and evolving needs of residents in New Jersey—whether that be enhancing the coordination for treating complex health conditions or improving community health through local programs and education.

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