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Northeast Georgia Health System is rooted in a foundation of improving the health of our communities.

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Job Summary

Performs a wide range of complex managed care analytical and operational functions. Performs office procedures in support of managers. This position is responsible for managed care financial analysis. This person will also assist with contract negotiation processes as needed, make recommendations to the Managed Care negotiators regarding terms of the contract. This person will act as a liaison between contract management system administrators, Revenue Cycle, and the Managed Care negotiators for resolution and feedback of any related items. This person will work with managed care payors to resolve claims and related issues in order to enhance managed care contract performance.

Minimum Job Qualifications

• Licensure or other certifications:

• Educational Requirements: High School Diploma or GED.

• Minimum Experience: Four (4) years of related managed care contracting and/or billing/collection experience in a hospital and/or managed care payor setting.

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Preferred Job Qualifications

• Preferred Licensure or other certifications:

• Preferred Educational Requirements:

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Job Specific and Unique Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of Microsoft Excel and other spreadsheet systems

• Knowledge of the Patient Accounting Systems.

• Knowledge in Managed Care or similar reimbursement area

• Knowledge of SQL programs, understanding of billing practices, specifically revenue codes, CDM codes, and ICD-9 codes

• Excellent organizational and communication skills

• Must have knowledge of contract negotiation process

• Must be able to apply mathematical and analytical skills

• Exemplifies the organization's customer service standards

• Improves work processes

• Meets all mandatory educational requirements

• Complies with confidentiality rules, polices, and regulations in all aspects of the job

• Demonstrates working knowledge of safety practices

• Promotes teamwork

• Meets NGHS attendance standards

• Utilizes financial resources effectively

• Responds positively to change regarding work

• Demonstrates respect for co-workers

Essential Tasks and Responsibilities

• Able to understand and interpret Managed Care Contracts.

• Ability to accurately update the Managed Care Systems, and when required, the Business Office Legacy System.

• Pursue payment from payers.

• Customer Service/Continuous Improvement.

• Posses a specific knowledge of Third Party Healthcare Arrangements and is able to apply that knowledge.

• Must be able to calculate and audit expected reimbursement in order to determine accuracy of payment.

• Must be willing to learn and act as a "System Administrator."

• Must be able to make the appropriate payment classifications determination and record it accurately in the system.

• Continually seeks ways and means for improving the delivery and support of Managed Care Modeling & Reimbursement System feedback.

• Is aware of process flow(s) across all Revenue Cycle departments, and involves them, as appropriate, when recommended actions may impact their work functions.
  

Physical Demands

• Weight Lifted: Up to 20 lbs, Occasionally 0-30% of time

• Weight Carried: Up to 20 lbs, Occasionally 0-30% of time

• Vision: Heavy, Frequently 31-65% of time

• Kneeling/Stooping/Bending: Occasionally 0-30%

• Standing/Walking: Occasionally 0-30%

• Pushing/Pulling: Occasionally 0-30%

• Intensity of Work: Occasionally 0-30%

• Job Requires: Reading, Writing, Reasoning, Talking, Keyboarding

Working at NGHS means being part of something special: a team invested in you as a person, an employee, and in helping you reach your goals.

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Northeast Georgia Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will not tolerate discrimination in employment on the basis of race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, disability, ethnicity, national origin, marital status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected classification or status.