Program Director
CurrentAs Program Director, I am responsible for the overall leadership and performance within Wound Care and Hyperbaric center. Team building, collaboration with RXH/Hospital Partner, facilitates employee training, hiring and educational programs. Manages center employees and establishes performance expectations. Staff development and adherence to policy and procedures.Collaborates with Medical Director, implement and manage Performance Improvement Plan, staffing patterns and clinic flow to improve efficiencies and productivity, billing and utilization documentation requirements, Clinical Practice Pathways and monitor patient and referring physician satisfaction. Manages all aspects of the revenue cycle including registration, scheduling, hyperbaric conversion, treatment authorization, documentation, coding, charge entry, billing, collections and denial processes, and chamber maintenance. Meets all compliance requirements, center-specific policies and procedures, federal (Medicare) and state (Medicaid) programs, and Joint Commission. Implements audit and reconciliation processes to ensure accuracy. Regularly reviews the Charge Description Master and Superbill to ensure appropriate reimbursement. Conducts chart audits to monitor and ensure documentation meets regulatory and billing requirements.Partner Relationship Management-Interfaces and collaborates with hospital and RXH staff and management, and upholds hospital partner reporting and operating requirements.Problem solves and troubleshoots issues between the center and its physicians and hospital partners.Works effectively with case managers and other disciplines to assist in the planning and implementation of strategies to improve performance and outcomes.Reviews and analyzes key financial reports, overall program profitability and/or address variances.Tracks and reports all inpatient, outpatient, outreach, HBO and ancillary revenues generated by the program.