Supervisor, Medical Collections (H) at University of Miami in Coral Gables, Florida

Job Description:

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The University of Miami/UHealth Central Business Office has an exciting opportunity for a full-time Supervisor, Medical Collections to work in Miami, FL. The Supervisor, Medical Collections oversees staff responsible for third-party medical collections to ensure that outstanding accounts are resolved efficiently and accurately. Further, the Supervisor Medical Collections acts as department expert on collection rules and regulations, and mentors collection staff.

CORE JOB FUNCTIONS

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  Supervises and trains collection staff and prepares performance reports.

  
  


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  Ensures timely payment of invoices and expenses and maintains accurate records and control reports.

  
  


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  Advises upper management of any insurance denial trends to identify problems with particular payors.

  
  


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  Sends follow-up inquiries on past due accounts, maintains cash receipts, and refers accounts to collection agencies.

  
  


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  Processes third-party insurance claims, requests and submits claim forms, and processes insurance requests for refunds.

  
  


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  Makes corrections to accounts, updates patient demographic information, and reviews medical codes for correctness.

  
  


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  Reviews, sorts, and distributes incoming third-party payor correspondence.

  
  


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  Takes appropriate measures to resolve past due accounts and resolve complex collection issues.

  
  


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  Establishes and continuously assesses the effectiveness of the internal controls within the unit and compliance with University policies and procedures. Ensures employees are trained on controls within the function and on University policy and procedures.

  
  

This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as necessary.

CORE QUALIFICATIONS

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  High School diploma or equivalent

  
  


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  Minimum 3 years of relevant experience

  
  


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  Ability to maintain effective interpersonal relationships.

  
  


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  Commitment to the University's core values.

  
  


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  Ability to direct, manage, implement, and evaluate department operations.

  
  


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  Ability to establish department goals and objectives that support the strategic plan.

  
  


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  Ability to effectively plan, delegate and/or supervise the work of others.

  
  


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  Ability to lead, motivate, develop and train others.

  
  


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  Proficiency in computer software (i.e., Microsoft Office).

  
  

Any relevant education, certifications and/or work experience may be considered.

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The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition remission and more.

UHealth-University of Miami Health System, South Florida's only university-based health system, provides leading-edge patient care powered by the ground breaking research and medical education at the Miller School of Medicine. As an academic medical center, we are proud to serve South Florida, Latin America and the Caribbean. Our physicians represent more than 100 specialties and sub-specialties, and have more than one million patient encounters each year. Our tradition of excellence has earned worldwide recognition for outstanding teaching, research and patient care. We're the challenge you've been looking for.

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