Position Title: Reimbursement Manager

Salary: $55,000.00 - $57,999.96 per year

How to Apply:

Applications are submitted online until the position is filled and/or the posting is closed. After reviewing this job announcement, please click on the link at the bottom of the page to apply online. A resume is required with the application. Further instructions on submission of documents are available in the online application. A resume may not be substituted for an application.



Minimum Requirements:
  • An Associates degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Financial Management, or a related field AND three (3) years of experience in medical reimbursement in a hospital, long term care, or other health related facility to include one (1) year of supervisory experience.
  • An equivalent combination of education, experience, and training is acceptable.

 It is the policy of Allegheny County that in order to receive a final offer of employment, candidates must successfully pass a background check, which includes verification of Allegheny County Real Estate Tax status.


Position Summary:

Incumbent supervises and participates in the processing of reimbursements from Part B Medicare and coinsurances for ancillary charges to DERMC. Work is performed in accordance with Federal, state and local standards, guidelines, and regulations that govern long-term care facilities under the direction of the Revenue Controller.



Overview:


Duties:

  • Supervises the work of subordinate staff, through assignment of work, establishment of priorities, approval of leave requests, and the completion of performance appraisals.
  • Applies payments daily from Medicare and coinsurances using Solution One & SOS programs.
  • Determines residents’ insurance coverage status and qualifications for either Medicare Part B billing or non Medicare B billing and inputs into appropriate programs.
  • Tracks unpaid and rejected claims.
  • Organizes billing documentation for enteral and wound care claims.
  • Inputs billing information and documentation.
  • Prepares requests for missing or additional documentation for wound care from nursing representatives.
  • Receives weekly wound care reports, supply orders, and doctor’s orders.
  • Prepares and submits claims for wound care to Medicare Part B and obtains acknowledgement reports of accepted claims.
  • Receives enteral monthly report from Resident Service Managers and Dietitians and makes any corrections or requests any needed documentation.
  • Prints insurance, census, and ICD9 code reports for Resident Services Managers and Dietitians.
  • Inputs Part B enteral and projected enteral changes for following months and actual enteral changes on non-B residents.
  • Compiles and sends to Medicare reviews for under and unpaid claims.
  • Provides in-service information to nursing and dietary staff on the documentation required to support reimbursement for charges related to ancillary services.
  • Performs related tasks and other duties as assigned by the Revenue Controller.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge of:

  • Principles and practices of supervision.
  • Medicare and Medicaid regulations regarding reimbursements. 

Skill in:

  • Microsoft Office Suite

Ability to:

  • Operate a personal computer.
  • Relate to and work with ill, disabled, elderly, and emotionally upset people within a long-term care facility.
  • Communicate effectively with vendors, employees, applicants, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies, and general public.
  • Read, write, and understand written and oral instructions.

Residency: Allegheny County within 1 year.
Veterans' Preference: Will be awarded to eligible candidates.
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