Job Description

 

Harris Health System is the public healthcare safety-net provider established in 1966 to serve the residents of Harris County, Texas. As an essential healthcare system, Harris Health champions better health for the entire community, with a focus on low-income uninsured and underinsured patients, through acute and primary care, wellness, disease management and population health services. Ben Taub Hospital (Level 1 Trauma Center) and Lyndon B. Johnson Hospital (Level 3 Trauma Center) anchor Harris Health’s robust network of 39 clinics, health centers, specialty locations and virtual (telemedicine) technology. Harris Health is among an elite list of health systems in the U.S. achieving Magnet® nursing excellence designation for its hospitals, the prestigious National Committee for Quality Assurance designation for its patient-centered clinics and health centers and its strong partnership with nationally recognized physician faculty, residents and researchers from Baylor College of Medicine; McGovern Medical School at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth); The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center; and the Tilman J. Fertitta Family College of Medicine at the University of Houston.

Skills / Requirements

JOB SUMMARY:

Assists the Manager or Director of Patient Financial Services in supervising the daily operations in billing, follow up, bad debt collections, or cash posting. Supervises staff, schedules, and daily operations to ensure that these functions are carried out timely and accurately. Oversees activities and processes within billing, collections, posting, follow up, and denials.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education/Specialized Training/Licensure: High School diploma or GED. Bachelor's degree preferred, or equivalent work experience.

Work Experience (Years and Area): Five (5) years healthcare experience in Patient Access, Patient Accounts, or related area. Knowledge of patient registration and billing system preferred.

Management Experience (Years and Area): Two (2) years supervisory experience in healthcare setting preferred

Communication Skills:
Above Average Verbal (Heavy Public Contact)
Exceptional Verbal (e.g., Public Speaking)
Writing /Composing (Correspondence /Reports)

Proficiencies: Personal Computer,

Knowledge//Skills/Abilities: Analytical Abilities, Mathematics, Statistical Knowledge and Abilities

Work Schedule: Hybrid Telecommuter

Other Requirements: Must be able to interact successfully in a culturally diverse environment.

Application Instructions

Please click on the link below to apply for this position. A new window will open and direct you to apply at our corporate careers page. We look forward to hearing from you!

Apply Online