53335TH FINANCIAL ANALYST

ANNOUNCEMENT OF Professional Vacancy

STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK · DOWNSTATE MEDICAL CENTER
450 CLARKSON AVENUE, BOX 1194, BROOKLYN, NEW YORK 11203

Department: PATIENT FINANCIAL SERVICES Job Title: TH FINANCIAL ANALYST

Professional Rank: SL-3 Descriptive Title: LEAD BILLER / FINANCIAL ANALYST

Salary Range: COMMENSURATE WITH EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS Line Number: Line# 53335

Additional Position Information: Hours of work: 9:00am - 5:00pm Days of week: Monday thru Friday Hours per week: 37.5

Brief Description of Duties:
Are you looking to take your career to new heights with a leader in healthcare? SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University is one of the nation's leading metropolitan medical centers. As the only academic medical center in Brooklyn, we serve a large population that is among the most diverse in the world. We are also highly-ranked by Castle Connolly Medical, a healthcare rating company for consumers, among the top 5 leading U.S. medical schools for training doctors.

The Department of Patient Financial Services at SUNY Downstate is seeking a full time Lead Biller/ Financial Analyst. The successful candidate will:
- Assist unit manager and supervisor with daily reports and staff management.
- Obtain and complete all necessary demographics, financial, and other data needed for billing and updating system as per billing unit policy and procedure.
- Prepare and amend claims for submission to carriers/intermediaries.
- Follow-up with carriers and intermediaries on unpaid and incorrectly paid claims.
- Remain cognizant of all HIPPA privacy rules related to PHI and claim submission.
- Request/retrieve billing material from other departments, i.e., Medical Records, Payors, reports, etc.; communicate with carriers and intermediaries when explanations or clarifications are required.
- Update and maintain client demographic and financial data received via mail/telephone or verbally. Communicate anomalies in billing data.
- Attend internal and external in-service forums pertinent to billing regulations.
- Attend all scheduled departmental meetings.
- Write appeal letters for denials to insurance companies as needed.
- Inform supervisors of all incidents and anomalies that will impact billing and collections.
- Perform all other duties needed to facilitate hospital collection and reimbursement as needed.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES ARE NOT LIMITED TO THE ABOVE POSITION DESCRIPTION

All successful candidates must undergo various background checks, maintain credentials required for continued employment and adhere to the SUNY-DMC UHB Principles of Behavior. Clinical Faculty and Allied Health professionals must receive and maintain Medical Board authorization.

Qualifications:
REQUIRED:
- Coding Certification and/or prior supervisory experience and ten (10) or more years of billing experience.
- Ability to prioritize own work in a fast paced environment.

PREFERRED:
- Bachelor's Degree. Experience in Third Party Billing and Collections for Hospital Physician Groups.
- Knowledge of Siemens/AHW Eagle System.

Posting ID: 16734 Ref #: B/PR-53335-18

Persons interested in the above position should submit a resume along with a cover letter to ==>
Please include: Job Title( TH FINANCIAL ANALYST ), Line( 53335 ) and PostingID( 16734 ) The Employment Office
M.S.C. 1194
450 Clarkson Avenue
Brooklyn, New York 11203 ( email: Careers@downstate.edu )

Closing date for receipt of applications:

Internal Consideration Program: 01/01/29 Off-campus recruitment: 01/01/29

SUNY Downstate Medical Center offers a competitive salary and benefits package.
SUNY Downstate Medical Center is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, creed, age, disability, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, familiar status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristics, military status, domestic violence victim status or criminal conviction.

Department:	PATIENT FINANCIAL SERVICES	Job Title:	TH FINANCIAL ANALYST
Professional Rank:	SL-3	Descriptive Title:	LEAD BILLER / FINANCIAL ANALYST
Salary Range:	COMMENSURATE WITH EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS	Line Number:	Line# 53335

Additional Position Information: Hours of work: 9:00am - 5:00pm Days of week: Monday thru Friday Hours per week: 37.5
Brief Description of Duties: Are you looking to take your career to new heights with a leader in healthcare? SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University is one of the nation's leading metropolitan medical centers. As the only academic medical center in Brooklyn, we serve a large population that is among the most diverse in the world. We are also highly-ranked by Castle Connolly Medical, a healthcare rating company for consumers, among the top 5 leading U.S. medical schools for training doctors. The Department of Patient Financial Services at SUNY Downstate is seeking a full time Lead Biller/ Financial Analyst. The successful candidate will: - Assist unit manager and supervisor with daily reports and staff management. - Obtain and complete all necessary demographics, financial, and other data needed for billing and updating system as per billing unit policy and procedure. - Prepare and amend claims for submission to carriers/intermediaries. - Follow-up with carriers and intermediaries on unpaid and incorrectly paid claims. - Remain cognizant of all HIPPA privacy rules related to PHI and claim submission. - Request/retrieve billing material from other departments, i.e., Medical Records, Payors, reports, etc.; communicate with carriers and intermediaries when explanations or clarifications are required. - Update and maintain client demographic and financial data received via mail/telephone or verbally. Communicate anomalies in billing data. - Attend internal and external in-service forums pertinent to billing regulations. - Attend all scheduled departmental meetings. - Write appeal letters for denials to insurance companies as needed. - Inform supervisors of all incidents and anomalies that will impact billing and collections. - Perform all other duties needed to facilitate hospital collection and reimbursement as needed. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES ARE NOT LIMITED TO THE ABOVE POSITION DESCRIPTION
All successful candidates must undergo various background checks, maintain credentials required for continued employment and adhere to the SUNY-DMC UHB Principles of Behavior. Clinical Faculty and Allied Health professionals must receive and maintain Medical Board authorization.
Qualifications: REQUIRED: - Coding Certification and/or prior supervisory experience and ten (10) or more years of billing experience. - Ability to prioritize own work in a fast paced environment. PREFERRED: - Bachelor's Degree. Experience in Third Party Billing and Collections for Hospital Physician Groups. - Knowledge of Siemens/AHW Eagle System.
Posting ID: 16734	Ref #: B/PR-53335-18
Persons interested in the above position should submit a resume along with a cover letter to ==> Please include: Job Title( TH FINANCIAL ANALYST ), Line( 53335 ) and PostingID( 16734 )		The Employment Office M.S.C. 1194 450 Clarkson Avenue Brooklyn, New York 11203 ( email: Careers@downstate.edu )
Closing date for receipt of applications:
Internal Consideration Program: 01/01/29	Off-campus recruitment: 01/01/29