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Position Description: Wentworth-Douglass Hospital and Health Partners located in Dover, NH, has an immediate opening for a full time Revenue Manager of Government Payers. As an integral member of the Revenue Cycle Operations management team, this position is responsible for managing the daily operations of the business office and accounts receivable staff for hospital and professional billing.

Qualifications: The candidate will be fully versed in Medicare, Medicaid and other regulatory requirements related to billing and collections. Bachelors in health management, business or related field preferred.

3-5 years experience in professional or hospital billing, demonstrated leadership ability, excellent communication, analytical and computer skills required. Experience with NextGen, Soarian Financials and/or Coding Certificate a plus.

Please send resume:

• Minimum of 5 years of full financial reporting experience.
• Minimum education and certification with a degree in accounting; preferably CPA.
• Demonstrated supervisory experience.
• Experience with electronic accounting applications, preferably CPSI.
• Experience with cost based reimbursement.
• Experience with accounting for payroll, benefits, with a working knowledge of regulatory requirements.
• Experience with third party and regulatory payors, with familiarity with regulations and contract compliance.
• Responsible for all financial reporting, General Ledger maintenance, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable,Charge Master, and external reporting.

Please send resume:

Donna Poyant
e-mail: mailto:dpoyant@memorialhospitalnh.org
Phone: (603) 354-5461

Organization Highlights:

• A nationally recognized and well-organized regional healthcare system serving all of Eastern, Northern, and Central Maine, the vision of Eastern Maine Healthcare Systems is “To be the best rural healthcare system in America by 2012.”

• Comprised of 7 hospitals and over 700 beds, offering access to high quality healthcare across central and northern Maine.

• Technologically advanced, EMHS has been named a "Beacon Community" through a federal grant supporting leading organizations in healthcare technology development within a region

• Recognized by Modern Healthcare Magazine as one of 100 organizations nationally as a “Best Place to Work in Healthcare”.

• Located in beautiful Central Maine with access to great outdoor recreation as well as urban amenities, the Bangor/Brewer area offers a renowned quality of life, having recently been named a “Top Place to Live” by RelocateAmerica.com and a “Top Place to Raise a Family” by Children’s Health Magazine.

Position Details: This is an exceptional opportunity for a healthcare leader with a passion for playing an key role in leading a continually evolving, mission-driven health system toward higher levels of integration. EMHS enjoys a strong competitive standing and a sound financial position. The Senior Vice President, Treasurer and Chief Financial Officer will report to the President and Chief Executive Officer Michelle Hood, FACHE. The opportunity to leverage the strengths and resources of a complex, integrated system creates a unique opportunity for a seasoned healthcare finance executive.

Please send resume:

Ellen Woodring
e-mail: ellen.woodring@ihstrategies.com
Phone: 816-795-1947

The Confidential Search Company is conducting an exclusive, executive search for our client, Franklin Memorial Hospital of Franklin, Maine.

Organization: Franklin Memorial Hospital (FMH) is a financially strong, 70-bed, full service, private, not for profit hospital that is recognized locally and in Maine as one of the finest hospitals in the country. It is located in a friendly, rural college town in close proximity to Sugar Loaf and Saddleback mountains and within 45 minutes of Augusta, ME. FMH has become a national leader of rural healthcare development.

FMH created and is now an affiliate of the Franklin Community Health Network, an integrated network of providers that includes Franklin Health (a multi-specialty group medical practice), Healthy Community Coalition (a health education, outreach, wellness, prevention organization), Evergreen Behavioral Services (a mental-health services provider), and the Western Maine Physicians-Hospital Organization.

The Patient Business Office (PBO) Manager will be responsible for the daily management and overall operations of Patient Financial Services. Currently PFS is divided into separate teams for hospital charges and physician fees.

Position Description: In cooperation with the PFS Leadership team, the PBO Manager will:

• Lead the billing and collections functions of the organization

• Coordinate and ensure adherence to the Hospital financial and department policies

• Assist in the development and implementation of policies, procedures, and new programs to improve services, operations, and efficiency of the billing services

• Participate in appropriate multi-disciplinary committees

• Promote positive relationships with patients, hospital departments, physicians and community

• Exercise independent judgment while performing job functions

Qualifications: Qualified candidates will have a Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Accounting, Health Administration or related field or CPAM credential. Candidates will have a minimum of 2 years of hospital billing office supervisory or management experience and at least 5 years of medical billing experience. They will have strong analytical and problem solving skills and be highly organized. They will be highly organized and be able to work independently.

Candidates will have demonstrated leadership experience, be highly organized, and have excellent communications skills. They will have experience building a team and mentoring their staff.

Relocation assistance is available as appropriate.

Our client offers a strong benefit package and starting salary. Our focus is on background, experience and expertise. This is a highly visible and responsible position.

The Confidential Search firm is an executive search firm specializing in the placement of healthcare professionals. All inquiries will be handled in a strictly confidential manner.

Please send resume and salary history to:
Matthew O’Brien
The Confidential Search Company
”Serving the Healthcare Industry”
e-mail: ConfSearch@aol.com;
Fax: 860-742-8829;
Phone: 860-742-1555 or 800-222-2729

The Confidential Search Company is conducting an exclusive, executive search for our client, Franklin Memorial Hospital of Franklin, Maine.

Organization: Franklin Memorial Hospital (FMH) is a financially strong, 70-bed, full service, private, not for profit hospital that is recognized locally and in Maine as one of the finest hospitals in the country. It is located in a friendly, rural college town in close proximity to Sugar Loaf and Saddleback mountains and within 45 minutes of Augusta, ME. FMH has become a national leader of rural healthcare development.

FMH created and is now an affiliate of the Franklin Community Health Network, an integrated network of providers that includes Franklin Health (a multi-specialty group medical practice), Healthy Community Coalition (a health education, outreach, wellness, prevention organization), Evergreen Behavioral Services (a mental-health services provider), and the Western Maine Physicians-Hospital Organization.

Position Description: The Director of Health Information Management (HIM) will be responsible for health information management services across the multi-facility healthcare system.

The Director is responsible for developing, implementing and monitoring HIM systems.

They will:

• Work as a line manager and direct HIM functions of all facilities in the healthcare system. Will provide oversight and direction to the coding, transcription, chart completion and ROI sections in compliance with federal and state laws and Franklin Memorial Hospital’s information practices

• Set the healthcare system’s standards for data quality and ethical practice; Document and enforce the healthcare system’s health information management policies and procedures

• Provide education and training to the healthcare system’s employees in areas relevant to health information management policies and procedures

• Supports and facilitates clinical, administrative, and external data uses

• Serve as an internal consultant on HIM issues including release of information, confidentiality, information security, information storage and retrieval, and record retention as well as authorship and authentication of health record documentation, standardization of medical vocabularies, and use of classification systems

• Forecasts the healthcare system’s future technical and information needs

• Coordinates specialty databases

Qualifications: Qualified candidates will have their RHIA certification (RHIT and extensive experience will be considered) with a master’s degree in health information management or related field. They will have experience in administrative and staff management; experience in project management, knowledge of information systems and healthcare applications in addition to database applications and report writing software. They will have strong experience with and knowledge of coding.

Candidates will have demonstrated leadership experience, be highly organized, and have excellent communications skills. They will have experience building a team and mentoring their staff and others throughout the hospital.

Relocation assistance is available as appropriate.

Our client offers a strong benefit package and starting salary. Salary is negotiable for an excellent candidate. Our focus is on background, experience and expertise. This is a highly visible and responsible position that will have a major impact on the financial success of the organization.

The Confidential Search firm is an executive search firm specializing in the placement of healthcare professionals. All inquiries will be handled in a strictly confidential manner.

Please send resume and salary history to:
Matthew O’Brien
The Confidential Search Company
"Serving the Healthcare Industry"
e-mail: ConfSearch@aol.com;
Fax: 860-742-8829;
Phone: 860-742-1555 or 800-222-2729

Position Description: Huggins Hospital is seeking a Director of Revenue Cycle. In this role, the ideal candidate will be under the direction of the CFO and operate within established Hospital and departmental policies and procedures. They will be responsible for directing the ongoing operations of patient access (admitting and switchboard), patient accounts, and health information management departments to insure optimum performance and compliance. Identify and implement performance measures for the department (s) that will achieve the operational goals of the organization. Further, they will oversee the ensure quality in the preparation, indexing, and scanning of documents into the Hospital’s Information System.

Huggins Hospital is a 25 bed, critical access hospital located in the Lakes Region of NH in Wolfeboro, NH.

For consideration, please forward a cover letter and resume to the Human Resources Department. EOE.

Huggins Hospital
Human Resources Department
PO Box 912, 240 South Main Street
Wolfeboro, NH 03894
Fax: 603.569.7564 Attn: Human Resources Department

Position Description: Witt/Kieffer has been retained by the Franklin Community Health Network (FCHN) in Farmington, Maine to assist in the recruitment for a new Chief Financial Officer. The Franklin Community Health Network is anchored by Franklin Memorial Hospital. This modern hospital has a spectacular physical plant and is one of the most technologically advanced community hospitals in the state. FCHN is a locally controlled, nonprofit, integrated network of rural healthcare providers.

FCHN is financially strong and well positioned for the future with net patient revenues of over $100 million and a nearly ten years of healthy operating margins. In addition to the hospital, the network includes Healthy Community Coalition, Evergreen Behavioral Services, NorthStar Emergency Medical Services, the Ben Franklin Center, and Franklin Health. Nationally renowned for its work in improving community health and community service, Franklin Community Health Network is an independent network that is a proud contributor to the status of Franklin County as the healthiest county in the state of Maine. The Franklin ScoreKeeper System is credited with contributing to Franklin County's distinction of having the state's lowest "excess preventable death" rate for cardiovascular disease. For more information, please visit http://www.fchn.org

The next CFO will need to bring contemporary financial and strategic management approaches to FCHN and work to develop a strong, proactive financial function to support the organization’s goals. In multiple ways, the next CFO can build upon the strengths of the system to develop innovative financial products, and work collaboratively with the clinical leaders to support new programs and services. The CFO reports to the Chief Executive Officer and is responsible for driving financial excellence, advising and supporting operational executives and the Board from a fiscal perspective. The CFO will work to establish a cutting edge revenue cycle function, and create a hands-on, business partner role with the CEO and Board. The next CFO will be responsible for all financial areas of the system including Patient Accounting, Financial Services, Health Information Services, Material Management, Treasury and Revenue Cycle.

FCHN seeks an energetic, seasoned financial executive who has significant financial management experience gained in a full service community hospital or comparable setting. There is a strong preference for candidates who have the desire and capacity to ultimately become a CEO. Candidates should ideally have had exposure to a rural health rural health network. Prior experience as a hospital CFO, Controller or Vice President of Finance experience is essential. A bachelor’s degree is required; a CPA and/or MBA is preferred.

To obtain additional information or to make a recommendation, please contact:

Tom Quinn
781/272-8899
Email to fchncfo@wittkieffer.com.

Position Description: The Document Review RN will be responsible for processing appeals for clinical denials. Assists the pre-certification team with obtaining clinical pre-certifications when necessary. Participates on the RAC committee and processes appeals to Medicare after review. Develop a charge auditing process to identify potential areas of risk and developing a corrective action plan. Works as an educational liaison between Revenue Management and clinical departments.

Ideal candidates should have both clinical and claims/billing experience.

Click on the following link to apply for this position:

http://www.ultirecruit.com/wen1002/jobboard/NewCandidateExt.aspx?__JobID=4013

Job Summary: Under the direction of the Vice President of Finance & CFO, the incumbent is primarily responsible for developing and maintaining effective relationships with payors, and self insured employers, with respect to fee for service and accountable care contracting. This position focuses on increasing net revenue through favorable contracts that exceed our costs to provide quality care. The incumbent will proactively enter into constructive contracting relationships that capitalize on the value of Mercy services, manage pricing strategy both for charges and third party negotiated rates, and develops strategies to communicate and negotiate rates for the uninsured and those covered by high deductible plans.

The incumbent oversees the analysis of existing agreements provided by practice management operations reimbursement unit and assesses appropriate action for renegotiation, termination, and the like.

The incumbent will demonstrate essential financial and accounting skills, administrative ability, proactive initiative, resourcefulness, analytical and decision making skills as well as the ability to deal effectively and harmoniously with groups and individuals. The incumbent must understand and communicate quality and satisfaction goals and work well with physicians. The incumbent must manage the contracting effort, revenue impact analysis, tracks and trends contract performance both for quality and reimbursement. The incumbent must establish, maintain and continue to improve clearly documented policies and procedures for managed care contracting.

The incumbent performs duties and tasks in accordance with performance standards established for the job and other duties as assigned. The incumbent is responsible for participation in and completion of all patient safety initiatives appropriate to the position. In addition, the incumbent conducts all job responsibilities according to the Mission and Values of Mercy Hospital.

Minimum Qualifications: A Master’s degree or higher required with three years of management experience in a managed care setting, preferably working with hospitals in contracting or provider relations arenas. A Bachelors’ degree Healthcare Administration, Business Administration or related discipline, supplemented by six (6) years or equivalent experience in healthcare revenue cycle, reimbursement and managed care contracting may be substituted for the Master’s degree.

Also required:

• Three (3) to five (5) years’ experience in a leadership/management role, in healthcare, finance or insurance required. Managed care review and contracting experience with various managed care payer groups.

• Performance of financial /net revenue analysis as to impact of business reimbursement and profit margins.

• Demonstrated knowledge of managed care shared risk, quality measures.

To apply, please visit: www.mercyhospital.org/careers