UH Avon Rehabilitation Hospital is a joint venture between University Hospitals and Kindred Healthcare, bringing together the expertise of both world-class organizations. Opened in January 2016, UH Avon Rehabilitation Hospital is focused on improving the functional status of our patients after an injury or illness with the goal of returning our patients home safely.

Our Mission:

To improve the health, function and quality of life of the people in the communities we serve.

Our Vision:

To be the rehabilitation provider of choice, by providing high-quality care resulting in excellent outcomes and high patient satisfaction

Job Summary:

This position oversees the revenue cycle (gross charges, patient insurance, collections, and adjustments), accounts receivable, monitoring of operational efficiencies, and month end close duties.

Responsibilities:

• Reviews Ancillary Gross Charges, laboratory, radiology, equipment rental, pharmacy, and supply charges daily.
• Maintains charge master for new charges.
• Reviews medical record, UDS record submission, and RGN billing statement for consistency and accuracy.
• Complete daily IRF-PAI audits.
• Follows up with insurance plans on patient eligibility.
• Works with patients on self pay and payment plans as necessary.
• Works with patients and families in gathering information to apply for Medical assistance and other financial benefit programs.
• Supervises and verifies account postings for accuracy and completeness.
• Utilizes RGN to run Accounts Receivable Reports as needed.
• Monitors CMI and FIM scoring for trending changes.
• Make patient deposits including posting payments and adjustments to patients accounts in RGN.
• Completes various journal entries and assists in month-end closing process.
• Assists with monitoring accuracy of charge capture procedure for ancillary services as needed.
• Verifies accuracy of patient demographic information as well as any necessary preauthorization numbers.
• Assists Controller with various expense analysis, charge analysis, and cost report preparation as needed.
• Verifies and approves of adjustments in ledgers for contractual adjustments and bad debt.
• Responsible for maintaining confidentiality of all patient information while performing charge review functions.
• Other duties as assigned.

Experience/Skills:

• Bachelors Degree in Accounting or related field.
• Must be able to deal professionally with patients, physicians, visitors, and the general public.
• Must possess a high degree of analytical ability and strategic thinking.