Mgr Diagnostic Imaging Support Services

Lifespan
United States, Rhode Island, Providence
Nov 13, 2024
Summary: The Manager Diagnostic Imaging Support Services reports to the DI Director of Support Services.The incumbent is responsible for planning implementing managing and evaluating directly or through supervisory staff administrative support operations for Brown University Healths Diagnostic Imaging division which includes Rhode IslandThe Miriam and Newport hospitals. Services include out-patient scheduling and registration coding billing and reimbursement transcription editing and image and documentation records maintenance.Ensures all activities represent highest level of quality and customer service standards through evaluation of current services and processes recommending and implementing change to meet/exceed standards.Manages group of approximately 30 including first line supervisors and clerical support staff. Responsibilities:* PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Participates with the DI Director in development and implementation of customer-focused and coordinated deliver of diagnostic imaging support services. Develop and implements related policiesprocedures and practices; ensures all support services activities represent highest levels of quality and customer service standards. Communicates standards to staff monitoring activities to ensure continued awareness and adherence to established standards. Continually evaluates services assessing opportunities for process improvement implementing change as appropriate as part of continual quality improvement plan. Facilitates effective utilization of resources including people financial and material by developing goals and objectives for Diagnostic Imaging support services in conjunction with department administrator and in consideration of the strategic plan. Identifies resources required to achieve operating results and advocates for them during resource allocation. Annually develops and recommends capital and operating budget for area of responsibility. Monitors monthly expenses reviews and reconciles reported variances and takes appropriate corrective action to control expenses. Interviews selects orients trains schedules develops and evaluates subordinate staff. Develops annual performance objectives for supervisory staff to support key initiatives and priorities of division. Provides direction and guidance to direct-report supervisors in establishing subordinate staff performance objectives. Assesses need for and makes recommendation for corrective action up to and including termination as appropriate. Creates employee ownership for their careers and success by providing staff with positive and action-oriented feedback to maximize utilization and potential of organizations human resources Serves as role model to staff by continuously demonstrating Brown University Healths values and principles creating and maintaining effective and positive customer service relationships. Ensures customer needs are meet in a timely and effective manner responding appropriately to difficult interactions and educating all staff on importance of quality customer service. Maintains effective employee and labor relations ensuring work environment is conducive to discussion of work-related concerns and issues. Ensures compliance with collective bargaining agreements and human resources policies. Effectively and regularly communicates with staff management and customers to facilitate flow of information necessary to success of all. Manages directly or through first-line supervisory staff the departments administrative support activities which include: Out-patient appointment scheduling and pre-registration process Patient records development and management Third-party pre-authorization process Management of Films Results Management Reimbursement denial reconciliation Report generation maintenance and distribution Working in collaboration with Manager Diagnostic Imaging Information Systems ensures electronic systems are developed to support timely and accurate information flow to staff to enable them to effectively perform their duties. Directs accurate and timely coding and billing of diagnostic imaging services. Ensures all activities are in compliance with regulatory policies and Brown University Health payor guidelines. Manages all open accounts and denial/repeal process. Provides for audit research and reconciliation of denials and other reimbursement issues e.g. coding errors missing charges duplicate billing etc. Develops and manages centralized services for scheduling of all routine out-patient diagnostic imaging exams across Brown University Health system. Designs develops implements evaluates and manages practices related to administrative support activities in support of out-patient diagnostic imaging studies. Monitors and manages quality and timeliness of services to meet or exceed each affiliates requirements for diagnostic imaging scheduling support patient records development and maintenance pre-authorization of exams by third party payors and coding/billing/account reconciliation. Directs the preparation and maintenance of regular and ad hoc reports of support services activities including statistics trends and the like. Participates or takes leadership role in various committees or teams as directed by the DI Director. Participates in Brown University Health Imaging Operations Leadership team Brown University Health Imaging Information Systems Council and other local affiliate teams as appropriate. Other information: BASIC KNOWLEDGE: Bachelors degree in Business Administration Health Administration or related field preferred. Other education and experience may be substituted for educational requirements at the discretion of the hiring manager EXPERIENCE* Three to four years related management experience preferably gained in a similarly large and complex healthcare organization. Experience must demonstrate ability to effectively organize and manage multi-function administrative support staff; representing high standards for customer service. Experience must reflect effective interpersonal skills and problem-solving abilities. Familiarity with diagnostic imaging serviceshealthcare coding and billing processes and related regulatory standards is highly preferred. WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Normal office environment. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY: Manages up to 50 ftes (clerical support and first-line supervisory staff). Brown University Health is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin age ethnicity sexual orientation ancestry genetics gender identity or expression disability protected veteran or marital status. Brown University Health is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor. Location: Rhode Island Hospital USA:RI:Providence Work Type: Full Time Shift: Shift 1 Union: Non-Union Apply