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Posting is a section of the Patient Accounting Department. Patient Accounting is a Department of the Patient Financial Services Division. Responsible for Posting of all cash for Huntsville Hospital, Helen Keller Hospital, Red Bay Hospital, Decatur Hospital and Athens-Limestone Hospital. This requires that the manager maintain efficient operations by effectively utilizing all staff and technology resources. Overall operations of these functions will require the Manager to maintain appropriate applicable knowledge of posting standards and requirements. Continuously monitor and educate the staff to meet standards and goals. Working with the Revenue Cycle Manager to set long-term and short-term goals and monitor progress of electric posting, manual posting, lock box cash and credit card payments. Hiring and developing appropriate staff. Performs duties in a manner to support Patient Financial Services vision.“to be the most effective and efficient, outcomes measured department of Huntsville Hospital in order to continuously and positively impact the organization’s overall vision”The primary job functions of this position should be accomplished working to the achieve the goal of supporting the vision of Huntsville Hospital by ensuring all clinical services provided by the organization are appropriately compensated by third party payors, patients, or charity programs. Overall goal achieved by continuously striving to ensure: Regulatory and payor compliance of patient access, charging, billing, and collection standardsPatient satisfaction of patient access, billing, and follow-up processesPositive communications and outcomes with internal customers and support servicesEffective utilization of outsourced and internal resourcesStaff developmentUpdated and applied accurate policy and proceduresActive quality assurance and process improvementAccurate application of payor contractsMinimum Knowledge, Skills and Experience required:Manage/lead staffManage daily balance sheets for all entitiesManage unapplied cash for all entitiesExtensive experience in policy development and process improvement initiativesWork and succeeded in environment that requires setting goals for staff and monitor/taking corrective measures to achieve goalsAbility to mentor and develop staff Effective communication skills demonstrating ability to communicate to direct staff, upper management, and cross-departmental staffDemonstrates through previous work experience a mature approach to problem identification and solvingAbility to review staff members work, audit results, and take corrective action as neededManage multi-tasks in a high volume producing work environmentExperience coordinating outsourced services of the patient accounting function. Education: High School graduateMaintained continuing education in the areas of posting and collectionsCollege graduate or five to ten years working experience in preferred in the area of Healthcare Mgt, Business Admin, Finance, or College course completion specific to role (i.e. Medical Terminology, Statistics, Accounting, Information Technology)Experience: 5 to 10 years working in posting and collection. Prefer working experience in a larger hospital environment (500+ beds)Additional Skills/Abilities: Day-to-day applications and proficiency in EXCEL and WORD10 - Key calculatorExperience in utilizing interoffice e-mails, report management, and database report writer (I.e., Medefinance, EPSI, or AccessHighlights of our hospitalsHuntsville Hospital was recently namedBest Regional Hospital and #2 in Alabama by U.S. News & World Report. With 971 beds, a specialized Orthopedic & Spine Tower, a Level III Regional Neonatal ICU, and the largest Emergency Department and Level 1 Trauma Center in the state with our own specialized Red Shirt Trauma Program, there are many opportunities to apply your knowledge and skills. We are a certified Primary Stroke Center and named 'One of the Top 100 Hospitals in the Nation with Great Heart Programs.' From six cath labs and four EP labs to multiple medical and step-down units, you can continually grow your skillset! We offer a training center on campus for continuing education, Shared Governance Program, Clinical Ladder for professional development, The Daisy Award, and if you are a new grad, a Nurse Residency Program to help you transition from student to professional nurse. We care about you and your well-being by offering an excellent benefits package, childcare, health and wellness programs, an onsite employee pharmacy, a free health clinic, tuition assistance, and much more. We are committed to creating a diverse environment and proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are a partner to theU.S. Army’s Partnership for Your Success (PaYS) program.Ask us about incentives and additional opportunities.Huntsville Hospital Benefits:We are committed to providing competitive benefits. Our benefits package for eligible employees includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, flexible spending; short term and long term disability; several retirement account options with 401Korganization match; nurse residency program; tuition assistance; student loan reimbursement; On-site training and education opportunities; Employee Discountsto phone providers, local restaurants, tickets to shows, apartment application and much more!Learn more about Huntsville Hospital Health System:Careers:https:careers.hhsys.org/us/en/benefitsEducation & Professional Development:https:www.huntsvillehospital.org/about-huntsville-al