Description

The Semel Institute for Neuroscience and Human

behavior is seeking to hire a full-time Assistant Manager for the Psychiatry

Department. You will oversee departmental and functional activities and monitor

federal, state, and local regulatory issues for compliance. In addition, you

will directly manage the CORE staff assigned to the front office as well as the

financial counselors. Primary duties include:

• Monthly analysis of clinic utilization data

• Assist with budget process and monitoring

• Monitor time sheets

• Tracking of employee schedules and performance

• Participating in the hiring process and training of new staff

• Review DAR to ensure productivity

• Account resolution to optimize reimbursement

• Liaison between patient, billing office, physician office, and other hospital departments

• Other supervisory duties as assigned

Salary range: $28.78/hr - $59.34/hrQualifications

Bachelors degree in business, finance, or related field (preferred)Prior experience in a Healthcare Supervisory/managerial roleMinimum 2 years experience in a financial counselor type of roleStrong financial management skillsExperience and working knowledge of Medi-Cal, HMO's, PPO's, third party payors, etc., authorizations and eligibility requirements and regulationsKnowledge of NPBHS and Medical Enterprise supported services, Care Connect (EPIC) systems (highly preferred)Ability to lead, supervise, and mentor a mid-size professional staffKnowledge of basic psychiatric terminology to converse with physicians, clinicians, patients and public (preferred)Ability to perform the functions of patient encounters, registration and appointment scheduling using a computerized systemSkill in performing basic arithmetic operations such as adding and subtracting to determine financial eligibility or required depositsAbility to handle sensitive and confidential informationAttention to details and excellent follow‐through skillsSkill in setting priorities and organizing workflow to maximize efficiency and meet deadlinesKnowledge of University policies and procedures (preferred)Ability to interact effectively at all level of the organization and campus.

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