Associate Director of Specialty Billing - Transplant

Tarrytown, NY 10591

Department: Revenue Job Number: 6592 Pay Rate: $115000-129000 Employment Type: Full Time

Job Description

Our client, a nationally renowned academic medical center and integrated healthcare delivery system, is seeking an Associate Director, Specialty Billing – Transplant to oversee billing and reimbursement operations for strategic priorities, including Transplant and Research. The ideal candidate has extensive experience in Healthcare Revenue Cycle Management, with a specialized focus on Transplant and Research Billing operations and related Compliance. This role requires a deep understanding of the complexities of transplant and research billing processes, as well as knowledge of applicable compliance regulations and best practices. The successful candidate will have a proven track record of managing transplant and research billing while ensuring adherence to all regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Oversee charge capture, billing, and collection functions for hospital Transplant and Research Billing patients in compliance with federal and state regulations and internal policies.
  • Process patient referrals and updates within EPIC registration/bundled episodes and transplant access databases.
  • Review charges in EPIC charge review work queues (WQS) to ensure accurate billing and appropriate account type/coverage.
  • Manage and support transplant programs, including transplant contracting, provider relations, billing, and collections.
  • Engage with internal and external stakeholders, including clinics, hospital programs, billing and collections teams, payers, and transplant networks.
  • Process case rate allocations for distribution across hospital charges, including: Auditing claims processing and payments, responding to billing and follow-up inquiries related to payment issues, ensuring accurate interpretation and application of contract parameters.
  • Maintain compliance with HIPAA, coding, charging, and billing regulations.
  • Handle multiple priorities and pivot across various duties as needed.
  • This role offers a hybrid work model with a 90% remote structure and onsite requirements in New York. 

Qualifications & Experience:

  • Bachelor’s Degree required; Master’s Degree preferred.
  • 10+ years of experience in Patient Accounting.
  • Prior experience in healthcare business office operations, including accounts receivable, collections, billing, and financial counseling.
  • Previous managerial experience required; Associate Director or Director-level experience preferred.
  • CRCR (Certified Revenue Cycle Representative), HFMA is preferred
  • Epic system experience preferred.
  • Working knowledge of CPT, ICD-9/ICD-10 coding, and federal/managed care regulations highly preferred.
  • Proficiency in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

Skills & Competencies:

  • Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to effectively discuss billing, collections, and charging matters and interact with patients professionally.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to present complex information in a clear and concise manner.
  • Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple tasks in a dynamic environment.
Salary: The posted range is not a guarantee. The actual salary will be based on qualifications, experience, and education and could fall outside of this range. Contact us for more information.
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Meet Your Recruiter

Fran Philips
Vice President, Healthcare Recruitment

Fran is a seasoned recruiter who joined Tal in 2008, after a long career in medical billing for multi-specialty practices including dermatology, dental, and ophthalmology. 

Learn more about Fran, Tal Healthcare Employee Biography

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