Overview:
This position is an exempt position. The Business Office Manager directs and coordinates all surgery scheduling, registration, patient flow, medical records, coding, billing, accounts receivable, and departmental quality improvement functions in accordance with the policies and procedures of The Surgery Center. Ensures business office is adequately staffed, establishes departmental goals and objectives and monitors their progress. Maintains a positive public relations image in all customer communications. Works closely with the Administrator to promote the philosophy and vision of the Administrator and The Governing Body.

Position Scope:
This position’s responsibilities include supervision of all aspects of the business office. Work includes orientation, supervision, and evaluation of staff. This position is subject to flexible and long hours, working after normal business hours or weekends as deemed necessary. Interaction with all age specific patients and family members from infants to geriatrics is required.

Position requires flexibility in work hours to meet the needs of the facility; may include work in evenings, after normal business hours, and on weekends as needed.

Education and Experience:
Associate degree in business or related field; Bachelor’s degree preferred.
Five years insurance experience in a medical facility (charge entry, electronic transmission of claims, posting of payments)
Three years coding experience, preferably surgical in nature; certified coder preferred
Two years previous management experience

Certification / Licensure
Certification by an approved organization for medical coding preferred.