Unit Manager

45067BR

Extended Job Title:

Unit Manager

Org Level 1:

Texas Tech Unv Hlth Sci Ctr El Paso

Position Description:

Manages a unit within a department. Plans, organizes and develops goals and procedures for the unit. Represents the unit to administrators, outside agencies and others on relevant matters. Supervises subordinate staff.

Requisition ID:

45067BR

Travel Required:

Up to 25%

Major/Essential Functions:

• Responsible for the day-to-day overall operation of the Coding and Billing department.

• Develops and implements processes and procedures for the operation of the Coding and Billing division of the practice.

• Reviews CDT codes for accuracy resulting in appropriate reimbursement.

• Supervises and assist in the researching of discrepancies in patient accounts by revising if there is a coding or data entry error.

• Educates and trains staff and enforces documentation guidelines and proper usage of CDT codes for billable services.

• Educates healthcare providers regarding reimbursement methodologies, documentation rules, and regulations related to coding.

• Ensures employees process appeals on claims denied by insurance companies in a timely manner.

• Responsible for daily and monthly billing reports.

• Revises (adds, deletes, revises codes) the fee schedule as required by the student and faculty practice.

• Responsible for ensuring all faculty that see patients in the OHC are enrolled through DPIP Business Office.

• Responsible for enrollment and credentialing of dentists with insurance companies.

• Remains current with all licensure, certifications and mandatory compliances and trainings required of this position.

• Adhere to all policies, procedures and practices (Regents Rules, TTUS, HSECEP OPs, etc.).

• Personally, and consistently, demonstrate, display and act in accordance with Texas Tech Health El Paso’s Values (Service, Respect, Accountability, Integrity, Advancement, and Teamwork). Serve as a Value's leader while actively promoting and encouraging staff across the institution.

• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Grant Funded?:

No

Minimum Hire Rate:

Compensation is commensurate upon the qualifications of the individual selected

Pay Basis:

Monthly

Work Location:

El Paso

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experienced in the specialty of dental (oral) medicine based coding, electronic dental records.

• Advanced experience and knowledge in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Access).

Campus:

HSC - El Paso

Department:

Woody L. Hunt SDM Admin ELP

Required Attachments:

Resume / CV, Transcript

Job Type:

Full Time

Pay Statement:

Compensation is commensurate upon the qualifications of the individual selected and budgetary guidelines of the hiring department, as well as the institutional pay plan. For additional information, please reference the institutional pay plan website at .

Job Group:

Senior Other Administrative

Shift:

Day

EEO Statement:

All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to sex, race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree plus three years supervisory experience; OR

• Combination of education and/or supervisory experience to equal seven years.

Does this position work in a research laboratory?:

No

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