Funding Manager

National Seating & Mobility; United States; Remote; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

National Seating & Mobility seeks a Funding Department leader to oversee the Funding Leadership Team and ensure timely, compliant funding approvals. The role coordinates with DVPs, RADs, Branch Leaders, and ATPs to maintain alignment with policy and time frames.

The position emphasizes management of a cross-functional Funding Specialist Team, training materials, and performance reporting, with a focus on quality and compassionate service.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 7 years of experience in Complex Rehab Technology Funding operations.
• 2 years of experience managing a minimum of 10 direct reports.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Ability to review, analyze and interpret general business reports, technical procedures, work instructions and governmental regulations.

Responsibilities

• Manages transaction cycle time (TCT) from Ready to Process to Funding Approval, ensuring timely steps and quality funding approval.
• Coordinates and manages hiring, training, mentoring, performance, and career development of the Funding Specialist Team.
• Develops and maintains training materials, guides and progress reporting.
• Manages Funding Leadership Team to achieve self-sufficient performance management and productivity.
• Directs work orders and caseloads, ensuring timely coverage with quality and compassion.

Skills

Complex Rehab Funding

Direct reports management

Microsoft Office

Regulatory interpretation

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Oversees and manages all aspects and functions of the Funding Department. Manages the FundingLeadership Team within the assigned territory, ensuring that job duties are performed at or above NSMstandards. Coordinates with the Divisional Vice Presidents (DVP), Regional Area Directors (RAD), BranchLeaders (BM / GM), Assistive Technology Professionals (ATP), and other leadership and support personnelto ensure all Funding procedures are completed in accordance with company policy and within expectedtime frames.

Company Description:

At all levels, working at National Seating & Mobility provides the opportunity to directly impact our client’slives by giving them self-reliance and independence. Our teams are comprised of passionate individuals,dedicated to providing the best care to each client. We focus on abilities by leveraging technology andcreating mobility solutions that are as unique as our client’s needs.

Working at National Seating & Mobility is an opportunity to build a meaningful career, while leaving alasting impact on the lives of those we serve. Located in more than 40 states, we strive for diversity andoffer an array of benefits including 401k, company paid Long Term Disability, and tuition reimbursement.

Duties and Responsibilities / Essential Functions:

1. Manages transaction cycle time (TCT) from Ready to Process to Funding Approval, making certainthat all necessary steps are taken in the appropriate order ensuring timeliness of process andquality of funding approval.

2. Coordinates and manages the hiring, training, mentoring, performance, continuous education,and career development of the Funding Specialist Team.

3. Develops and maintains training materials, guides and progress reporting.

4. Management and career development of the Funding Leadership Team (Funding Supervisor, LeadFunding Specialist) that results in self-sufficient performance management.5. Manages Funding Specialists and Lead Funding Specialists monitoring productivity, quality, and compassion.

5. Ensures productivity of Funding Specialist assignments and directs work order caseloads, shifting responsibilities when necessary.

6. Coordinates temporary coverage to ensure all orders are worked timely with a high level of quality and compassion.

7. Coordinates and shares Key Performance Indicators with direct report team and stakeholders on a regular basis.

8. Calculates and requests bonus payment for direct report team on a monthly basis.

9. Manages the credit exception process to expedited delivery when appropriate and directed.

10. Responsible for employee and client conflict resolution. If resolution cannot be achieved, passes issue to appropriate level of authority.

11. Responsible for payroll/administrative function for all direct reports.

12. Responsible for personal continuing education related to job duties; i.e.: NSM’s current and/or new policies and procedures, completing any courses on NSM University, and research of payer issues and updates related to his or her territory.

13. Performs any related job duties assigned by the Division Funding Director. Carries out all position expectations in a professional manner and with minimal supervision.

14. Must meet minimum productivity and quality standards.

15. Must maintain regular and predictable attendance.

16. This role operates in a professional corporate office or an approved, secure, and HIPAA- compliant home office. The position routinely requires the use of standard digital office equipment and productivity tools. Occasional travel may be required.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Remaining in a stationary position at a desk for prolonged periods, with the flexibility to sit or stand.
• Constantly operating a computer, keyboard, and other standard digital office productivity tools.
• Constantly viewing a computer terminal to read, analyze, and process high volumes of information for extended periods.
• Frequently communicating and exchanging accurate information with internal stakeholders, business partners, clients, and employees.

Required Education, Experience & Competencies:

• Minimum of 7 years of experience in Complex Rehab Technology Funding operations.
• 2 years of experience managing a minimum of 10 direct reports.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Ability to review, analyze and interpret general business reports, technical procedures, work instructions and governmental regulations.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by this employee. They will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other duties requested by their supervisor.

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