BJC Healthcare

Patient Accounts Manager

BJC Healthcare$80K — $95K *
Hospitals & Medical Centers
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-10 years of experience in healthcare revenue cycle operations, focusing on denials and claims management
  • 2-5 years of supervisory experience leading teams in a healthcare setting
  • High School Diploma or GED required; Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Business, or related field preferred
  • Proven ability to manage budgets and analyze financial data
  • Strong understanding of government regulations affecting revenue cycle processes

Responsibilities

  • Manage onboarding, training, and performance evaluations for team members
  • Develop and adhere to departmental staffing and budget goals
  • Standardize revenue cycle processes across hospital and physician entities
  • Evaluate and improve efficiency in revenue cycle operations
  • Train and motivate staff to meet department goals and improve productivity
  • Schedule and lead meetings with stakeholders, ensuring effective management of vendors
  • Analyze revenue cycle data to drive continuous improvement initiatives

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance available from the first day of the month after hiring
  • Paid disability insurance
  • Annual 4% automatic retirement contribution
  • 401(k) plan with employer matching
  • Tuition assistance available from day one
  • Access to the BJC Institute for Learning and Development
  • Health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts
  • Generous paid time off policy that encompasses vacation, sick days, holidays, and personal time
  • Adoption assistance available
Full Job Description
Additional Information About the Role

BJC is seeking a strong, people-focused leader with proven experience in healthcare revenue cycle operations, specifically within denials and claims management. The ideal candidate is an effective change agent who can successfully lead teams through process improvements and organizational change while maintaining high levels of engagement and performance.

This is a hybrid role - onsite weekly - must be in the St. Louis area.

Overview

Role Purpose

The Patient Account Manager is responsible for managing the accounts receivable for multiple hospitals. The Manager interacts with CFOs Administrators and Department Managers at multiple hospitals. The responsibilities are broad extending across the enterprise.

Responsibilities
  • Manages individual(s) including but not limited to: onboarding and hiring, training, workload management & performance evaluations, conducting professional development plans as needed. Ensures that the productivity and actions of that group meet/support the overall operational goals of the department as established by department leadership.
  • Develops and adheres to departmental staffing, revenue and/or expense budgets. Responds to changes in the business which may affect the ability to achieve the budget goals.
  • Develops and administers standardized revenue cycle process across hospital and physician entities, interprets government regulations and applies results.
  • Subject matter expert in the assigned revenue cycle area. Evaluates effectiveness of processes and makes process improvements. Ensures that the SBO is effectively staffed and processing work to the highest quality standards and ethics while maximizing revenue.
  • Ensure successful outcomes by training, leading, inspiring, coaching, mentoring and motivating all staff. Ensures effective quality and productivity programs are in place, is responsible for ongoing budgeting process, ensuring goals and initiatives are being met and on time.
  • Schedules and leads meetings with peers, staff, payors, and vendors. Ensures vendors are being managed, goals are set and being met. Establishes policies and procedures, including process documents. Develops programs, establishes and maintains efficient operations.
  • Analyzes and monitors data to drive continuous improvements in the revenue cycle. Assists in establishing and monitoring quality assurance programs, this position fosters the integration of the organizations vision and values and accomplishes the mission and strategic plan through an accountable work team.

  • Minimum Requirements

    Education
  • High School Diploma or GED

  • Experience
  • 5-10 years

  • Supervisor Experience
  • 2-5 years

  • Preferred Requirements

    Education
  • Bachelor's Degree
  • - Accounting/Business/related
    Supervisor Experience
  • 5-10 years

  • Benefits and Legal Statement

    BJC Total Rewards

    At BJC we're committed to providing you and your family with benefits and resources to help you manage your physical, emotional, social and financial well-being.
    • Comprehensive medical, dental, vison, life insurance, and legal services available first day of the month after hire date
    • Disability insurance* paid for by BJC
    • Annual 4% BJC Automatic Retirement Contribution
    • 401(k) plan with BJC match
    • Tuition Assistance available on first day
    • BJC Institute for Learning and Development
    • Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
    • Paid Time Off benefit combines vacation, sick days, holidays and personal time
    • Adoption assistance

    To learn more, go to our Benefits Summary

    *Not all benefits apply to all jobs

    The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this position. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

    About BJC Healthcare

    BJC Healthcare is a healthcare services provider that operates hospitals and other healthcare facilities in the St. Louis, Missouri area. The company was founded in 1993 and is headquartered in St. Louis. BJC Healthcare is one of the largest employers in the region, with over 31,000 employees. The company's hospitals and clinics provide a wide range of medical services, including cancer treatment, heart care, and women's health. BJC Healthcare is committed to providing high-quality care to its patients and has received numerous awards and recognitions for its work.
    Learn more about BJC Healthcare
    Size
    31,000 employees
    Industry
    Founded
    1993

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