Case Manager - Physician Practice coordinates the overall interdisciplinary plan of care for assigned patients in a physician practice setting. Acts as a liaison between patient/family and healthcare personnel to ensure necessary care is provided and that patient is making progress towards treatment goals. Being a Case Manager - Physician Practice typically requires a bachelor's degree. Must be a registered nurse(RN). Additionally, Case Manager - Physician Practice typically reports to a physician/department manager. Case Manager - Physician Practice's years of experience requirement may be unspecified. Certification and/or licensing in the position's specialty is the main requirement. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
The Opportunity:
The Practice NW is a small, family-owned business that has been in operation in north Thurston County for just over a year. Our purpose is to provide comprehensive business services for mental health professionals who are small-business owners, commonly referred to as private practitioners, so they can focus on offering mental health services without having to navigate the time-consuming and complex tasks associated with insurance credentialing, medical billing, office leases, and other business administration responsibilities.
We deeply value relationships. As a result, we actively work to cultivate strong, collaborative relationships among the members in our business community. We are looking for a team member who shares our values and can help us strengthen and expand the array of services we offer with an initial focus on medical billing. This position would start at 10 hours/week with the potential to grow into a full-time supervisory position.
Our ideal manager would
Required Qualifications:
1) Bachelor’s degree in relevant field (e.g., healthcare, business). Additional professional experience can be substituted year for year for the Bachelor’s degree.
2) At least four (4) years of experience in medical coding, medical billing, or relevant medical policy making.
3) Current certification as a Certified Professional Coder with the American Association of Professional Coders (or equivalent) or ability to obtain certification within six (6) months of hire.
4) Extensive knowledge of insurance payor reimbursement and accounts receivable follow-up with demonstrated knowledge of Medicare, Medicaid, and third-party coding requirements specific to behavioral health.
Responsibilities:
Medical/Mental Health Billing
Office Operations
Communications
Compensation:
o 2 hours of sick leave for each 40 hours worked
o 2 hours of personal/vacation leave for each 40 hours worked
o Employer HSA contributions
o Paid Family & Medical Leave (PFML)
To Apply:
If you meet the qualifications and believe you would be a strong candidate for this position, please submit your cover letter, CV, and three professional references. Applications that don't include all three will not be considered.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $38.00 - $40.00 per hour
Work setting:
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Lacey, WA 98503