AR Collections Lead: Elevate Hospital Revenue

University of Southern California; Glendale (CA); On-site; USD 71,000 - 117,000; Full time

Job summary

Keck Hospital of USC, a 343-bed acute care hospital, provides exceptional and innovative care across diverse specialties. The world-renowned physicians deliver patient-centered treatment and participate in groundbreaking clinical trials.

The A/R Collections Lead oversees all collections functions, collaborates with payer relations, and develops training, policies, and staff performance plans. This role drives revenue cycle improvements and ensures compliance.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Equivalent years of AR management experience may substitute for advanced degree.
• 5 years management in hospital AR billing and follow-up.
• Strong knowledge of hospital registration, insurance billing, and AR management.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to supervise, organize and multi task and achieve results through others.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Contract knowledge.
• Interface with departments on patient concerns and charging matters.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all collections related functions, including billing, follow-up, disputes and analysis.
• Data mine to identify payer issues and support revenue cycle initiatives.
• Engage with payers on inventory and aging; lead AR resolution meetings.
• Stay current with contracts and regulations impacting AR.
• Develop training programs and monitor productivity and quality outcomes.
• Oversee workflow policies and establish departmental goals.
• Manage staff; determine staffing needs and conduct performance appraisals.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

A/R management

Hospital AR

Staff supervision

Payer relations

Training & development

Billing & denials

Contract knowledge

Communication

Policy development

Education

Bachelor's degree (preferred)

Job description

Keck Hospital of USC, a 343-bed acute care hospital, provides exceptional and innovative care across diverse specialties. The world-renowned physicians deliver patient-centered treatment and participate in groundbreaking clinical trials.

The A/R Collections Lead oversees all collections functions, collaborates with payer relations, and develops training, policies, and staff performance plans. This role drives revenue cycle improvements and ensures compliance.