Revenue Cycle Project Lead at Visiting Nurse Service of New York d/b/a VNS Health
Visiting Nurse Service of New York d/b/a VNS Health · New York, United States Of America · Onsite
- Professional
- Office in New York
What We Provide
Referral bonus opportunities
Generous paid time off (PTO), starting at 20 days of paid time off and 9 company holidays
Health insurance plan for you and your loved ones, Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability
Employer-matched retirement saving funds
Personal and financial wellness programs
Pre-tax flexible spending accounts (FSAs) for healthcare and dependent care
Generous tuition reimbursement for qualifying degrees
Opportunities for professional growth and career advancement
Internal mobility, generous tuition reimbursement, CEU credits, and advancement opportunities
What You Will Do
Reviews weekly accounts receivables report, identifies/determines accounts requiring collection, anticipates/obtains required supporting documentation and contacts/re-bills/follows-up with third party payers to obtain reimbursement in a timely matter. Records/inputs all collection activity for each patient account into system to ensure up-to-date and accurate record keeping of actions taken to secure payment.
Provides ongoing training of RCD functions to staff including Netsmart Staff, RCD and Intake. RCD functions include insurance verification, authorization, billing, collections and cash posting.
Provides oversite of the quality of the work within RCD functions performed by Netsmart or RCD staff.
Serves as a point-of-contact for escalations of RCD functions from RCD staff, Netsmart staff, VNS Health Operations and Intake.
Provides assistance and backup to RCD Managers for managing the work of RCD unit(s).
Takes lead role in identifying, developing, and implementing new technological solutions to improve RCD productivity and quality.
Performs reconciliations and runs reports to ensure RCD functions are completed accurately and thoroughly – reports findings within RCD and to other VNS Health Departments including Finance, Intake and Operations.
Utilizes data from reports and reconciliations and works to enhance efficiency and effectiveness in RCD operations.
Leads the comprehensive onboarding and training process for new staff members within the RCD team.
Facilitates and guides recurring team meetings, ensuring effective communication, collaboration, and alignment among team members.
Monitors department expenditures to ensure adherence to budget and keeps management advised of problems. Prepares/submits check requests, purchase orders and stock requisitions as needed.
Attends meetings as assigned, takes, formalizes and distributes notes/minutes, and follows up to ensure new assignments/projects are completed.
Participates in special projects and performs other duties as assigned.
Education:
Associate's Degree or equivalent in Business, Accounting or equivalent work experience required
Work Experience:
Minimum of two years experience in a health care customer service environment required
Experience in insurance or financial setting performing verification, authorization, collection and or billing/cash posting functions required
Proficiency with personal computer software including Microsoft Word and Excel required
Analytical skills, including compilation/analysis of data, report creation and recommendations based on findings preferred
Excellent organizational, research, analytical, customer service, and oral/written communication skills required
