Organization:

PAMF-Palo Alto Medical Foundation PAD

Position Overview:

Oversees, organizes and coordinates all billing and collections operations, including providing oversight and training to clerical support staff. Designs, implements and enforces policies, procedures and protocols to streamline the billing process, improve efficiency, and strengthen quality assurance. Delivers training and learning opportunities for employee development and retention. Ensures services are provided in a manner consistent with best practices, accreditation standards and State and Federal regulations.

*Occasionally Work From Home*

Job Description:

*Occasionally Work From Home*

EDUCATION:
Equivalent experience will be accepted in lieu of the required degree or diploma.

HS Diploma: High School Diploma or General Education Diploma (GED) or equivalent education/experience.

TYPICAL EXPERIENCE:
2 years recent relevant experience.

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:
Knowledge of all patient accounting functions, including interpreting billing manuals, insurance coverage and pre-admissions and admission registration.

General understanding of State and Federal laws which affects patient billing practices and insurance.

Ability to interpret a variety of data and instructions, furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Possess outstanding written and verbal communications skills to communicate with fellow team members, supervisors, patients, and other hospital personnel.

Time management and organizational skills, including the ability to prioritize assignments and work within standardized operating procedures and scientific methods to achieve objectives and meet deadline.

Broad knowledge of computer applications, such as Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel and Outlook).

Prioritize and delegate assignments and work within standardized policies, procedures, and scientific methods to achieve department objectives and meet deadlines.

Work autonomously, as well as be part of the team, including accomplishing multiple tasks in an environment with interruptions.

Identify, evaluate and resolve complex that arise with little or no precedent.

Ensure the privacy of each patient’s protected health information (PHI).

Build collaborate relationships with peers and other staff members to achieve departmental and corporate objectives.

Pay Range: $32.84 - $41.05 / hour

The salary range for this role may vary above or below the posted range as determined by location. This range has not been adjusted for any specific geographic differential applicable by area where the position may be filled. Compensation takes into account several factors including but not limited to a candidate’s experience, education, skills, licensure and certifications, department equity, training and organizational needs. Base pay is just one piece of the total rewards program offered by Sutter Health. Eligible roles also qualify for a comprehensive benefits package.

Job Shift:

Days

Schedule:

Full Time

Shift Hours:

8

Days of the Week:

Friday, Monday, Thursday, Tuesday, Wednesday

Weekend Requirements:

None

Benefits:

Yes

Unions:

No

This position is work from home eligible.

Position Status:

Non-Exempt

Weekly Hours:

40

Employee Status:

Regular

Number of Openings:

1

Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans.