Supervisor Business Office-Ft Worth, Tx

Texas Oncology is looking for a Supervisor, Business Office to join our team! This position will support the Ft Worth, Tx location.Hours are Monday-Friday, 8a-5p.

Texas Oncology is the largest community oncology provider in the country and has approximately 600+ providers in 220+ sites across Texas and southeastern Oklahoma. Our founders pioneered community-based cancer care because they believed in making the best available cancer care accessible to all communities, allowing people to fight cancer at home with the critical support of family and friends nearby. Our mission is still the same today-at Texas Oncology, we use leading-edge technology and research to deliver high-quality, high-touch, evidence-based cancer care to help our patients achieve "More breakthroughs. More victories." in their fight against cancer. Today, Texas Oncology treats half of all Texans diagnosed with cancer on an annual basis.

Why work for us?

Come join our team that is responsible for helping lead Texas Oncology in treating more patient diagnosed with cancer than any other provider in Texas. We offer our employees a competitive benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-term and Long-term disability coverage, a generous PTO program, a 401k plan that comes with a company match, a Wellness program that rewards you practicing a healthy lifestyle, and lots of other great perks such as Tuition Reimbursement, an Employee Assistance program and discounts on some of your favorite retailers.

What does the Supervisor, Business Office do?

Responsible for overseeing the functions of the business office, including patient billing, collection activities, cash applications, receivable adjustments and computer operations; ensures optimum reimbursement for medical services through accurate and timely reporting of all physician and ancillary services; is responsible for timely submission of all insurance claims and adjustments; directly supervises accounts receivable; generates monthly reports and ensures their accuracy; solves problems and improves efficiency to ensure the lowest possible accounts receivable. Supports and adheres to the US Oncology Compliance Program, to include the Code of Ethics and Business Standards.

The essential duties and responsibilities (including but not limited to):

• Oversees the daily operation of the business office to ensure accuracy and timeliness in all areas of responsibility including the handling of monies.
• Recruits, hires and supervises front office staff in addition to developing and attaining performance goals and objectives. Evaluates performance and recommends merit increases, promotions, and disciplinary actions.
• Coordinates revisions, as needed, to procedure codes to obtain correct reimbursement; identifies and resolves discrepancies.
• Ensures that all patient billing statements are printed and mailed in a timely and accurate manner; resolves any errors or discrepancies promptly.
• Ensures that all insurance claims filings are submitted in an efficient and timely manner; remains current on any carrier changes relating to filing procedures and communicates changes to appropriate departments.
• Identifies and corrects improper disallowances and discounts by insurance carriers for which assignment is accepted.
• Ensures that daily, weekly, and monthly billing functions are performed and accurate.
• Demonstrates thorough understanding of and oversees all aspects of coding functions, to include monitoring and interpreting insurance reimbursements and implementing procedures that ensure optimum reimbursement and compliance with regulations.
• Monitors aged balances of all accounts; ensures that delinquent accounts are followed up.
• Provides follow-up on contract accounts.
• Prepares monthly financial analysis on accounts receivable, collection percentages, billing statistics, etc.
• Acts as liaison between physicians, administration and business departments.
• Implements AOR Reimbursement Policies and Procedures to maximize efficiency. Ensures compliance with appropriate industry regulations.
• Performs duties of Business Office staff as the department workload demands.
• Recruits, hires and supervises business office staff; assists with developing and attaining performance goals and objectives. Evaluates performance and recommends merit increases, promotions, and disciplinary actions.
• Maintains working knowledge of applicable laws and regulations as they relate to assigned responsibilities.
• Maintains confidentially of all information related to patients, medical staff, finances and cost effective health care delivery issues. Directly supervises business office personnel.

The ideal candidate for theSupervisor, Business Office rolewill have the following background and experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent required, Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Minimum seven years of medical office management experience.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Requires full range of body motion including manual and finger dexterity and eye-hand coordination. Requires standing/sitting for extensive periods of time. Occasionally lifts and carries items weighing up to 40 lbs. Requires corrected vision and hearing to normal range.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Work is performed in an office environment. Involves frequent interaction with staff, patients and the public.