Ambulatory Operations Support Coordinator

Embark on a rewarding career with DMC Children's Hospital of Michigan. If you are a compassionate healthcare professional eager to contribute to patient care, this is your opportunity where your skills make a difference every day. Join us in delivering exceptional healthcare with a personal touch. 

Benefits Statement 

At Tenet Healthcare, we understand that our greatest asset is our dedicated team of  professionals. That’s why we offer more than a job – we provide a comprehensive benefit  package that prioritizes your health, professional development, and work-life balance. The  available plans and programs include\:  
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
• Generous paid time off (PTO)  
• Career development and continuing education opportunities  
• Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
• Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program
• Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness  insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance.

Note\: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and is determined by employment status

Job Summary

Under general supervision, and according to established policies and procedures, provides business administrative support to the Ambulatory Services function for assigned hospital(s). Monitors work flow, processing, maintenance and follow-up of various registration, coding and billing actions including charge description master (CDM) maintenance, data entry of clinic charges into the billing system, coding, and correction of bill scrubber edits for physician facility and satellite charges. 

Serves as a liaison between physician and satellite clinics for registration and charge entry errors. Recommends corrective action to department leadership to reduce future billing errors. Coordinates monthly meetings with front end staff to provide education and training, share department performance metrics and resolve outstanding issues. Provides technical guidance and support for the billing software used in physician offices. Provides billing software training and support to the clinic staff. Provides interpretation and training to front end staff for all third party regulations and protocols. Ensures compliance with third party regulatory changes. 

Monitors and tracks third party authorization denials. Interprets the impact of regulatory and third party contractual changes on the business process of the practice. Responsible for physician charge capture. Proposes corrective mechanisms and actions for charge capture problem areas. Identifies opportunities for physician and satellite revenue enhancement. Assists leadership with the implementation of new business plans and policies. Provides assistance with the standardization of processes and procedures, as well as the implementation and evaluation of continuous improvement and quality assurance standards. As directed, provides input into procedure/protocol development, ensures compliance therewith and provides interpretation of procedural intent as requested.

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COMMITTED TO DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION

At Tenet, we believe in a diverse and inclusive environment, one that is grounded in our dedication to the health and well-being of all people. Respecting, nurturing and encouraging diversity of thought, background and experience contribute to positive work environments that result in exceptional patient care. We embrace diversity because it's our culture, and because it's the right thing to do.

1. Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Health Care Administration, Finance or related field, or the equivalent combination of education and/or experience.

2. Three years of progressively more responsible experience providing related administrative / operational / financial support.

3. Performance Improvement/Quality Assurance data analysis experience preferred.

4. Billing certification preferred.

Skills Required

1. Analytical ability required to research, gather, review and disseminate information for management review and to understand and relay information regarding substantive business/clerical issues related to area(s) of responsibility. Ability to interpret complex financial reports, studies and processes and to present findings to management.

2. Communication and/or interpersonal skills necessary to effectively communicate with various levels of health care personnel on a daily basis. Courtesy and listening skills are required. The ability to read and comprehend procedures and technical literature in specific functional area(s) are necessary.

3. Technical understanding of various computer software packages such as spreadsheets, word processing, statistical analysis, database management, work flow and graphics programs.

Facility Description:

Children’s Hospital of Michigan is an international leader in pediatric and adolescent medicine. Surgical services include general, thoracic, reconstructive and cardiovascular. Imaging technology designed specifically for children provides advanced diagnostic services including Positron Emission Tomography (PET) and MRI. The Children’s Hospital of Michigan Emergency Department is a verified Level 1 Pediatric Trauma Center and dedicated pediatric burn center. Experts in pediatric critical care, rehabilitation, and neonatal and perinatal medicine provide care for thousands of children every year at Children’s Hospital of Michigan, Children’s Hospital of Michigan - Troy and six ambulatory sites.

EEO Statement

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Tenet will make reasonable accommodations for qualified  individuals with disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship.

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