BUSINESS OFFICE MANAGER

at  Suncoast Behavioral Health Center

Responsibilities:
Suncoast Behavioral Health Center opened its doors in 2014 and provides the highest quality of behavioral healthcare for patients in a safe, secure and nurturing environment. Suncoast Behavioral Health Center is a 60-bed free-standing psychiatric hospital. We offer diverse inpatient and residential programs for children and adolescents.
In a highly specialized field of psychiatry, our goal is to promote cognitive, social, physical and emotional development to provide individuals with the knowledge and skills to help our patients succeed.
The Hospital is looking for a Business Office Manager. The Business Office Manager is responsible for organizing and conducts business offices operations in accordance with facility standards. Implements procedures for filing reimbursement claims and follow up. Maintains proper documentation with regard to cash receipts, revenue, census, bad debt, and contractual and administrative adjustments. Negotiates contracts with potential funding sources as requested. Verifies financial coverage of all patients after admission and coordinates initial financial contract if not done at the time of admission. Prepares and distributes all reports as required by facility and corporate policy.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s degree in business or finance preferred or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of two (2) years’ experience in accounts receivable and business office functions preferred, including experience with insurance companies and a working knowledge of insurance terms, rates, policies and reimbursement procedures preferred.
• Have the ability to deal with diverse and stress related situations in a calm manner. Must be detail oriented and highly accurate. Effective oral and written communication and guest relation’s skills required. Must have good organizational and computer technical skills and have the ability to set priorities.
• Visual acuity, accurate hearing, extensive sitting, and ability to life twenty (20) pounds. Performs other duties as may be assigned by the Chief Executive Officer.

• Plan, direct, coordinate and control the operation and financial activities of the hospital business office with primary emphasis on the control of accounts receivable and related patient procedures as these pertain to verification of insurance, charge entry, billing, collections, cash posting and month end reports.
• Ensure the importance of accuracy, attention to detail and timeliness of third-party claims and/or self-pay follow-up.
• Works closely with CFO to achieve facility goals for AR days and Collections.
• Must have strong knowledge of inpatient and outpatient hospital billing and insurance collections.
• Must have the ability to manage, supervise and provide direction to the fiscal staff.
• A strong knowledge of Excel, electronic billing and general accounts receivable systems is critical.
• Strong leadership and organizational skills.
• Interacts with patients and staff in a professional manner, promotes teamwork and demonstrates Service Excellence.
• Attends mandatory staff meetings.
  Suncoast Behavioral Health Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Benefits Include:

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• Tuition Reimbursement
• SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!