Billing Manager

Heart of Texas Behavioral Health Network (Previously known as Heart of Texas MHMR); Waco (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer paid Health Insurance

Employer paid Dental Insurance

Employer paid Life Insurance

Employer Paid Short Term Disability

Employer Paid Employee Assistance Plan

Payroll Direct Deposit

12 paid Holidays per year

Excellent 401-K Retirement Plan

Job summary

Heart of Texas Behavioral Health Network in Texas seeks a Billing Department Manager to oversee daily billing operations, establish guidelines, and supervise staff. You will develop schedules, monitor budgets, and ensure adherence to policies and procedures.

The role requires experience in health-related billing and supervisory responsibilities; familiarity with state and federal reimbursement rules is essential. This is a full-time, on-site position in the Finance department.

Qualifications

• Experience in claims processing and health-related account and collection work, including supervisory experience.
• Knowledge of collection and accounting principles and the reimbursement rules.
• Ability to learn and implement trauma-informed care practices.

Responsibilities

• Oversee, coordinate, and monitor billing and collection activities.
• Resolve billing problems and financial determinations.
• Supervise staff engaged in financial interviews, investigations, and fee determinations.
• Ensure compliance with applicable state and federal reimbursement laws and regulations.

Skills

Claims processing

Supervisory experience

Budget/financial knowledge

Trauma-informed care understanding

Analytical thinking

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor’s degree in business or related field preferred

Job description

Performs routine managerial work administering the daily operations and activities of the Billing Department. Work involves establishing goals and objectives; developing guidelines, procedures, and policies; developing schedules, priorities, and standards for achieving established goals; coordinating and evaluating business function, division, or department activities; developing and evaluating budget requests; and monitoring budget expenditures. Supervises the work of others.

EXAMPLE OF WORK PERFORMED

• Oversee, coordinates and/or monitors billing and collection activities.
• Oversee and/or resolves billing problems and financial determinations.
• Performs and/or oversees staff engaged in financial interviewing, financial investigations, asset research, and fee determinations.
• Conducts reviews to monitor compliance with state and federal laws, rules, and regulations pertaining to reimbursements that are highly complex in nature or large in scale.
• Conduct investigations that are highly complex in nature or large in scale and determine amounts to be charged for care and treatment based on findings.
• Assesses training needs based on observations and monitoring of reimbursement programs.
• Determines proper payment, collection of charges, and issuance of payment on claims.
• Interprets, establishes, and implements policies and procedures.
• Prepares and disseminates reports and information involving policies, procedures, and activities.
• Gather financial data to be used in reports to management.
• Perform related work as assigned.

Experience

Experience in claims processing and health-related account and collection work, including supervisory experience.

Education

Graduation from an accredited high school or equivalent required. Graduation from an accredited college or university with major course work in business administration or a related field is generally preferred.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of the principles of collection and accounting, and of the rules and regulations governing reimbursement for agency services. Skill in resolving problems; in reviewing and evaluating options; in implementing solutions; in interviewing techniques; and in the use of general office equipment, computers, and applicable computer software. Ability to learn about and implement trauma-informed care practices within the scope of work for the position. Must have and maintain a level of general health that permits the performance of the job duties and ability to maintain regular attendance as set forth in Center policies and procedures.

Hours

Mon-Fri 8am-5pm

Position

13

Department

Finance

This is a full time position

Benefits

• Employer paid Health Insurance
• Employer paid Dental Insurance
• Employer paid Life Insurance
• Employer Paid Short Term Disability
• Employer Paid Employee Assistance Program
• Payroll Direct Deposit
• 12 paid Holidays per year

Excellent 401-K Retirement Plan (Center will contribute 12% of employee earnings)**

**Certain Requirements Apply**

Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) - begins after 3 months of full-time employment