Patient Accounts Supervisor jobs in Tennessee
Patient Accounts Supervisor supervises credit, collection, insurance, and billing clerks in an inpatient and/or outpatient accounting office. Coordinates activities and schedules work assignments to meet billing deadlines. Being a Patient Accounts Supervisor may require a bachelor's degree in area of specialty. Typically reports to a manager or head of a unit/department. The Patient Accounts Supervisor supervises a small group of para-professional staff in an organization characterized by highly transactional or repetitive processes. Contributes to the development of processes and procedures. Thorough knowledge of functional area under supervision. To be a Patient Accounts Supervisor typically requires 3 years experience in the related area as an individual contributor. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
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PATIENT ACCOUNTS SPECIALIST 1
- State of Tennessee
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Chattanooga, TN
FULL_TIME
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Location: Hamilton County
Last Day to Apply: Apr 22 , 2024
Business Unit: Fiscal Services / Audit
Job Family: Mental Health
Job Opening ID: 57053Job Information
Opening Date/Time04/16/2024 12:00AM Central Time
Closing Date/Time04/22/2024 11:59PM Central Time
Salary (Monthly)$2,517.00 - $3,775.00
Salary (Annually)$30,204.00 - $45,300.00
Job TypeFull-Time
City, State LocationChattanooga, TN
DepartmentMental Health and Substance Abuse Services
State of Tennessee Job Information
LOCATION OF (1) POSITION TO BE FILLED: DEPARTMENT OF MENTAL HEALTH & SUBSTANCE ABUSE SERVICES, MOCCASIN BEND MENTAL HEALTH INSTITUTE, HAMILTON COUNTYQualifications
Education and Experience: Education equivalent to graduation from a standard high school and experience equivalent to three years of increasingly responsible full-time clerical, sub professional accounting or collections work.Substitution of Experience for Education: Qualifying experience may substitute for the required education, on a year-for-year basis.Substitution of Education for Experience: Additional coursework at an accredited college or university may substitute for the required experience on a year-for-year basis.Necessary Special Qualifications: None.
Examination Method: Education and Experience, 100%, for Preferred Service positions.Summary
Summary: Under general supervision, is responsible for specialized clerical and sub professional accounting and collections work of average difficulty involving interviewing patients and other financially responsible individuals to determine methods of securing payment of hospital bills; and performs related work as required.
Distinguishing Features: This is the entry-working class in the Patient Accounts Specialist sub-series. An employee in this class interviews patients and/or financially responsible individuals obtains information on patients' financial status and establishes payment schedules based on patients' ability to pay. This class differs from that of Patient Accounts Specialist 2 in that incumbents of the latter are responsible for working under general supervision and act in a lead capacity.Responsibilities
Getting Information:- Interviews patients and/or other individuals responsible for payment of patient accounts to obtain information on financial status.
- Researches various databases (e.g., EMDEON, Citrix, Safety Net) to obtain financial information on patients and/or other individuals responsible for payment of patient accounts.
Assisting and Caring for Others:- Assists patients by completing applications for benefits, collecting necessary supporting documents, and maintaining contact with agency officials during the eligibility determination process.
- Refers patients qualifying for governmental medical insurance or financial assistance programs (e.g., Medicare, Tenncare, Safety Net, social security and veteran's benefits) to the appropriate agency.
Communicating with Persons Outside Organization:- Communicates with patient guardians, attorneys, bank trust officers and other individuals via written correspondence/email, telephone, and personal visit to obtain additional information on a patient's financial status, clarify information on patient accounts, and/or resolve any problems concerning payment of patient accounts.
Processing Information:- Posts account information into patient billing system and makes credit and debit adjustments as needed.
- Prepares billing statements for self-pay accounts to notify responsible party of payment due.
- Runs a reconciliation report to make sure remittance advice document and information entered into patient billing system are in balance.
Making Decisions and Solving Problems:- May evaluate patient's financial status and determine the amount of payment due based on each individual's ability to pay.
Documenting/Recording Information:- Prepares and maintains a variety of routine records and reports such as statistical documentation, patient account records, ledgers and billing statements.
Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others:- Explains and interprets hospital billing and collection policies and procedures to patients, financially responsible individuals, attorneys and others.
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates:- Provides information about patient accounts to supervisors or other staff by telephone, email or other written form, or in person.
Interacting With Computers:- Enters and retrieves information in various databases using a desk-top computer and printer.
Performing Administrative Activities:- Maintains hard copy patient records of financial related data.
Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment:- Performs minor maintenance on office equipment (e.g., printers and copiers) by changing toner, correcting paper jams, or other minor maintenance tasks.
Competencies
Competencies:- Problem Solving
- Interpersonal Savvy
- Integrity and Trust
- Understanding Others
- Decision Quality
- Dealing with Ambiguity
- Learning on the Fly
- Conflict Management
Knowledge:- Basic knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and systems such as word processing, spreadsheets, managing files and records, and other office procedures and terminology
- Basic knowledge of accounting principles and practices and reporting of financial data
- Basic knowledge of laws, government regulations, agency rules and procedures relative to patient accounts and financial status
Skills:- Basic skills in using mathematics to solve problems
- Basic time management skills
- Active listening skills
- Critical thinking skills
- Basic reading comprehension skills
- Basic skills in communicating effectively in writing
- Active learning skills
- Basic monitoring skills
- Basic skills in speaking to convey information effectively
- Basic negotiation skills
- Learning strategies skills
Abilities:- Basic information ordering abilities
- Basic mathematical reasoning abilities
- Basic number facility abilities
- Finger dexterity
- Basic oral expression abilities
- Ability to see details at close range
- Speech clarity
- Basic oral comprehension abilities
- Basic written comprehension abilities
- Basic written expression abilities
Tools & Equipment
- Personal Computer
- Telephone
- Printer
- Fax Machine
- 2 Months Ago
PATIENT ACCOUNTS SPECIALIST 1
- State of Tennessee
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Chattanooga, TN
FULL_TIME
- Location: Hamilton County Last Day to Apply: Apr 22 , 2024 Business Unit: Fiscal Services / Audit Job Family: Mental Health Job Opening ID: 57053 Job Information Opening Date/Time 04/16/2024 12:00AM C...
- 2 Months Ago
Accounts Payable/Accounts Receivables Supervisor
- Robert Half
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Morristown, TN
FULL_TIME
- DescriptionWe are offering an exciting opportunity for an Accounts Payable/Accounts Receivables Supervisor in Morristown, Tennessee, in the manufacturing industry. This role involves overseeing and en...
- 1 Day Ago
Accounts Receivable Supervisor
- Production Resource Group
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La Vergne, TN
FULL_TIME
- PRG is the world’s leading provider of services and solutions in entertainment and live events. Every day, we turn the creative vision of our customers into production and technical reality, deepening...
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Supervisor, Accounts Receivable
- Med-Metrix LLC
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Nashville, TN
FULL_TIME
- DescriptionJob PurposeThe Supervisor, Account Receivable is responsible for the supervision activities and operations of the overall functions of the Accounts Receivable department and staff.Duties an...
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- Inventory Locator Service,® LLC
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Memphis, TN
FULL_TIME
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- Peachtree Orthopedics
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- Children's Healthcare of Atlanta
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- Hire Heroes USA
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About Tennessee
Tennessee borders eight other states: Kentucky and Virginia to the north; North Carolina to the east; Georgia, Alabama, and Mississippi on the south; Arkansas and Missouri on the Mississippi River to the west. Tennessee is tied with Missouri as the state bordering the most other states. The state is trisected by the Tennessee River.
The highest point in the state is Clingmans Dome at 6,643 feet (2,025 m). Clingmans Dome, which lies on Tennessee's eastern border, is the highest point on the Appalachian Trail, and is the third highest peak in the United States east of the Mississippi River. The ...
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Income Estimation for Patient Accounts Supervisor jobs
$54,085 to $71,931
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