Job Description

LifePoint Behavioral Health is seeking a passionate, creative and goal-oriented Business Office Manager tojoin the team at Valley Springs Behavioral Health Hospital, a 150-bed free standing hospital opening in August in Holyoke, MA. Lifepoint offers a collaborative work environment, competitive compensation, and professional development opportunities so you can focus on what really matters ¿ providing quality patient care. Do not miss the opportunity to join our team and build a career that touches lives.

Job Summary:

Business Office Supervisor/Manager supports the delivery of quality services and the financial goals and objectives of the organization through effective day to day management of patient demographic and financial data. BOM/Coordinator will perform activities upfront collections, financial counseling and data processing. BOM/Coordinator works in conjunction with the Central Business Office to ensure the accuracy of data necessary in the billing and collections process.BOM/Coordinator will follow policies and procedures to ensure accurate capturing and posting of financial activity to assist in maintaining accounts receivable at amounts appropriate for payer and acuity mix.

Essential Functions:

Accurately records and reports census and admission information.

Serves as additional point of contact regarding benefit determination within departmental timelines.

Performs upfront collections, financial counseling and data processing.

Ensures accurate capturing and posting of financial activity and maintains accounts receivable at amounts appropriate for payer and acuity mix.

Actively works with the Utilization department to ensure pre-certifications, certifications, and appeals are completed accurately and in a timely manner.

Corresponds effectively with commercial and managed care payers.
Performs insurance benefit verification and financial counseling in a timely manner.

Reviews deposits to ensure accuracy and balances cash daily.

Ensures accurate records of financial transactions for the facility.

Assists the Financial Counselor to ensure payments are received by clients.

Displays fiscal responsibility.

Qualifications

Qualifications:

Education: Associates degree or higher in business administration, accounting preferred, or a combination of education and relevant work experience.

Experience: Previous experience in accounts receivable at psychiatric healthcare facility and previous supervisory experience preferred.

License: Valid driver¿s license preferred; completed Crisis Prevention Training (CPI) within 30 days of hire and prior to patient contact