Lincoln Medical and Mental Health Center is one of New York City's premier acute care hospitals. Located in Downtown Bronx, Lincoln is a teaching hospital renowned for its Centers of Excellence, and a recognized industry leader in the implementation of state-of-the art medical technology and best practices. Our team of highly trained and caring medical professionals is dedicated to providing the highest quality health care that is safe, compassionate, culturally competent and patient-centered. Comprehensive services are offered in three major primary care areas: Medicine, Pediatrics, and Women's Health in addition to more than eighty (80) specialty services. At Lincoln, the safety and comfort of our patients is our number one priority. At NYC Health + Hospitals, our mission is to deliver high quality care health services, without exception. Every employee takes a person-centered approach that exemplifies the ICARE values (Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence) through empathic communication and partnerships between all persons.Visit us at www.nyc.gov/html/hhc/lincoln.
Job DescriptionPurpose of Position: The Assistant Director of Fiscal Affairs, under the direct supervision of the Patient Accounts Director, provides adequate training and development to Investigations, Ambulatory Care registration, Financial Counseling, and Cash Applications. Assist the Director in implementing a standard workflow for all Patient Access to obtain maximum reimbursement from third-party payers. Assist the Director with reviewing workflows to ensure revenue optimization. Provide necessary accounting information for strategic reporting. Work with the IV/ Financial Counseling teams to ensure all accounts have the correct insurance plan(s) allocated for accurate billing.The Assistant Director of Fiscal Affairs and Duties and Responsibilities: Will supervise the day-to-day operations of Frontend to ensure all edits, Medicaid applications, and insurance information are collected and submitted in a timely manner. Review and analyze data to identify gaps and advise the Director, Deputy CFO & CFO. Train Employees/ Front End staff to review patient account records to ensure patient's insurance is properly set up to be billed; Assist with the execution of monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting related to RCS & Facility Initiatives Participate in cross-functional department projects Reconcile/Review financial discrepancies by collecting and analyzing account information monthly Ensure staff complies with federal, state, and local financial legal requirements by studying existing and new legislation, enforcing adherence to requirements, and advising management on needed actions. Prepares special financial reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing account information and trends within Epic Financials Serve as backup for other PAM's when needed Collaborate with central registration to ensure RCS targets are met/completed Runs and reviews weekly front-end aging reports. Manage Front End Work Queues. Facilitates team meetings as necessary. Performs other duties as assigned by the Director of Patient Accounts
Minimum Qualifications1. Master's degree from an accredited college or university in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related discipline with an emphasis on accounting and financial systems; and two (2) years of responsible-level experience in fiscal management or administration with an emphasis on financial systems, management information and controls, one (1) year of which must have been in a responsible administrative or managerial capacity; or2. Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in disciplines, as listed in 1 above; and three (3) years of experience, as described in 1 above, one (1) year of which must have been in a responsible administrative or managerial capacity.If you wish to apply for this position, please apply online by clicking the Apply Now button or forward your resume, noting the above Job ID #, to:Lincoln Medical & Mental Health CenterHuman Resources Department234 Eugenio Maria De Hostos Blvd, (East 149th Street),2nd Floor, AnnexBronx, NY 10451Attn: Recruitment UnitNYC Health and Hospitals offers a competitive benefits package that includes:
- Comprehensive Health Benefits for employees hired to work 20+ hrs. per week
- Retirement Savings and Pension Plans
- Loan Forgiveness Programs for eligible employees
- Paid Holidays and Vacation in accordance with employees' Collectively bargained contracts
- College tuition discounts and professional development opportunities
- Multiple employee discounts programs