Qureos Mentor

CHRISTUS Health

<div>Description 
Summary:
Provides medical collection services for TLRA collection units. Utilizes a strong background as a medical collection specialist to successfully resolve accounts placed with TLRA for collection. This involves performing collection activities related to follow-up and account resolution and includes communication with patients, clients, reimbursement vendors, and other external entities while adhering to all client, state, and federal guidelines. Patient and client satisfaction is essential. Associates in the collection units are expected to have knowledge of the overall collection work processes for both active AR and BD inventory.
Responsibilities: 
<ul><li>Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders.</li><li>
Provides effective collection services, ensuring the successful recovery of accounts in accordance with client and state guidelines as well as TLRA&rsquo;s business objectives.</li><li>
Documents and updates patient account information in TLRA&rsquo;s collection software system timely and accurate to include appropriate account status.</li><li>
Handles inbound patient and/or carrier calls promptly and professionally, providing assistance and resolution to account inquiries, issues, and requests.</li><li>
Uses collection tools effectively to ensure quality recovery services and meet or exceed established goals and work standards.</li><li>
Performs research and analysis of account issues and strives to resolve problems timely and accurately.</li><li>
Ensure daily productivity standards are met.</li><li>
Promotes positive patient relations by communicating in a manner that demonstrates respect for the human dignity of patients and/or their families.</li><li>
Must have solid knowledge and utilization of desktop applications to include Word and Excel are essential.</li><li>
General hospital A/R accounts knowledge is required.</li><li>
Performs other special projects as required when assigned.</li></ul>
Collections &ndash; Insurance
<ul><li>Maintains active knowledge of all collection requirements by payors.</li><li>
Collects balance owing from third-party payers in accordance with State and Federal laws governing collections practices. Ensures that collection efforts are thorough with the overall objective being to collect outstanding balances in an ethical manner.</li><li>
Ensures quality standards are met and proper documentation regarding patient accounting records.</li><li>
Contact other departments to obtain necessary information for appeals, pending information, and any other issues that impact and/or delay claim processing.</li></ul>
Collections &ndash; Self Pay
<ul><li>Ensures that self-pay accounts are handled in a customer service-oriented manner that accomplishes the goal of collecting monies due to clients, while at the same time preserving the positive image of TLRA that exists in the community.</li><li>
Responsible for assisting patients in identifying eligible means of financial assistance or if non apply working with the patient to make acceptable payment arrangements.</li><li>
Must be an effective team member with good communication skills. Must participate in team meetings, communicate work-related ideas and concerns proactively, and assist in finding appropriate resolutions.</li></ul>
Physician Billing/Collections
<ul><li>Ensure proper reimbursement for all services and to ensure all appeals are filed timely.</li><li>
Review accounts and determine appropriate follow-up activities utilizing Six Sigma Practices.</li><li>
Identify under and overpayments and take appropriate actions to resolve accounts.</li><li>
Validate commercial insurance claims to ensure the claims are paid according to the contract.</li><li>
Direct knowledge using Meditech and CollectLogix software.</li><li>
Monitor and communicate errors generated by other groups and evaluate for trends.</li></ul>
Job Requirements: 
Education/Skills
<ul><li>High School diploma or equivalent years of experience required.
</li></ul>Experience
<ul><li>3-5 years of experience preferred.
</li><li>experience in a Customer Service call center environment with a focus on healthcare billing/collections or collection agency environment required.
</li><li>College education, previous Insurance Company claims experience and/or health care billing trade school education may be considered in lieu of formal hospital experience.
</li></ul>Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications
<ul><li>None required.</li></ul> 
Work Schedule: 
5 Days - 8 Hours
Work Type: 
Full Time</div>

Patient Account Specialist Senior - Business Office

<div>Description 
Summary:
The associate is responsible for the duties and services that are of a support nature to the Revenue Cycle division of CHRISTUS Health. The associate ensures that all processes are performed in a timely and efficient manner. The primary purpose of this Job is to ensure account resolution and reconciliation of outstanding balances for CHRISTUS Health patient accounts. The Job works in a cooperative team environment to provide value to internal and external customers.
 
The associate carries out his/her duties by adhering to the highest standards of ethical and moral conduct, acts in the best interest of CHRISTUS Health, and fully supports CHRISTUS Health's Mission, Philosophy, and core values of Dignity, Integrity, Compassion, Excellence, and Stewardship.
Responsibilities: 
<ul><li>Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders.
</li><li>Performs Revenue Cycle functions in a manner that meets or exceeds CHRISTUS Health's key performance metrics.
</li><li>Ensures PFS departmental quality and productivity standards are met.
</li><li>Collects and provides patient and payor information to facilitate account resolution.
</li><li>Responds to all types of account inquiries through written, verbal, or electronic correspondence.
</li><li>Maintains payor-specific knowledge of insurance and self-pay billing and follow-up guidelines and regulations for third-party payers. Maintains working knowledge of all functions within the Revenue Cycle.
</li><li>Responsible for professional and effective written and verbal communication with both internal and external customers in order to resolve outstanding questions for account resolution.
</li><li>Meets or exceeds customer expectations and requirements, and gains customer trust and respect.
</li><li>Compliant with all CHRISTUS Health, payer, and government regulations.
</li><li>Exhibits a strong working knowledge of CPT, HCPCS, and ICD-10 coding regulations and guidelines.
</li><li>Appropriately documents patient accounting host system or other systems utilized by PFS in accordance with policy and procedures.
</li><li>Provide continuous updates and information to the PFS Leadership Team regarding errors, issues, and trends related to activities affecting productivity, reimbursement, payment delays, and/or patient experience.
</li><li>Must have professional and effective written and verbal communication.
</li></ul><ul><li>Billing
</li><li>Review and work on claim edits.
</li><li>Works payor rejected claims for resubmission.
</li><li>Works reports and billing requests.
</li><li>Demonstrates strong knowledge of standard bill forms and filing requirements.
</li><li>Exhibits and understanding of electronic claims editing and submission capabilities.
</li></ul><ul><li>Collections
</li><li>Collect balances due from payors ensuring proper reimbursement for all services.
</li><li>Identifies and forwards proper account denial information to the designated departmental liaison. Dedicated efforts to ensure a proper denial resolution and timely turnaround.
</li><li>Maintain an active knowledge of all collection requirements by payors.
</li><li>Works collector queue daily utilizing appropriate collection system and reports.
</li><li>Demonstrates knowledge of standard bill forms and filing requirements.
</li><li>Identify and resolve underpayments with the appropriate follow-up activities within payor timely guidelines.
</li><li>Identify and resolve credit balances with the appropriate follow-up activities within payor timely guidelines.
</li><li>Identify and communicate trends impacting account resolution.
</li></ul><ul><li>Cash Reconciliation
</li><li>Ensures all payments are retrieved and posted accurately and timely through reconciliation of patient accounting system and bank statement.
</li><li>Researches submitted cash payments by verifying patient account numbers and appropriate facilities.
</li><li>Monitor and performs cash reconciliation to identify cash posting errors and ensures all receipts are applied and reconciles to daily bank deposit and monthly bank statements.
</li><li>Review and post cash corrections, including resolving patient complaints and inquiries from PFS, Finance, Facilities, and Vendor Partners.
</li><li>Resolve and Research unapplied cash, including continuous follow-up until payment identification is made for application of payment or refund.</li></ul>
Job Requirements: 
Education/Skills
<ul><li>HS Diploma or equivalent years of experience required.
</li><li>Post HS education preferred.
</li></ul>Experience
<ul><li>3-5 years of experience preferred.
</li><li>Experience working within a multi-facility hospital business office environment preferred.
</li><li>College education, previous Insurance Company claims experience and/or health care billing trade school education may be considered in lieu of formal hospital experience.
</li><li>Experience working with inpatient and outpatient billing requirements of UB-04 and HCFA 1500 billing forms preferred.
</li></ul>Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications
<ul><li>None required.</li></ul> 

Work Schedule: 
5 Days - 8 Hours
Work Type: 
Full Time</div>

Patient Financial Representative Senior - Patient Financial Services

<div>Description 
Summary:
Responsible for the pulmonary care of critical, non-critical, and chronically ill adult, pediatric, and neonatal patients under the direction of a physician with minimal supervision. Performs patient assessments and institutes respiratory care plans. Performs various technical and diagnostic respiratory therapy procedures in all areas of the hospital.
Responsibilities: 
<ul><li>Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders.</li><li>
Include, but are not limited to:
<ul><li>Emergency (Code Blue and White) response;</li><li>
Airway management including nasotracheal &amp; endotracheal suctioning;</li><li>
Delivery of aerosolized drugs;</li><li>
Ventilator management (i.e. setup and operation);</li><li>
Oral hygiene;</li><li>
Airway retaining device placement and maintenance;</li><li>
Airway support device management including BiPAP and CPAP devices;</li><li>
Oxygen delivery devices and therapeutic monitoring;</li><li>
Chest film analysis;</li><li>
Bloodgas collection and analysis;</li><li>
EKG analysis;</li><li>
Accurate and complete documentation;</li><li>
Cleaning and stocking of equipment and supplies as necessary;</li><li>
Participate in CAP and JC surveys.</li></ul></li><li>
RRTs may function as Shift Leader or serve in the capacity of Team Leader</li><li>
Advanced practice skills may include:
<ul><li>Therapeutic gas management and monitoring, including INO and HeO2;</li><li>
Pulmonary Function Testing;</li><li>
Bronchoscopy assist;</li><li>
Hemodynamic Monitoring;</li><li>
Waveform analysis;</li><li>
Nocturnal SpO2 evaluation (Desaturation Studies);</li><li>
Polysomnography;</li><li>
Transport duties.</li></ul></li></ul>
Job Requirements: 
Education/Skills
<ul><li>See licensure and/or certification requirements
</li></ul>Experience
<ul><li>1 - 3 years of experience preferred
</li></ul>Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications
<ul><li>RT or RCP License in state of employment required
</li><li>BLS required
</li><li>Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) by NBRC required</li></ul>
In accordance with the CHRISTUS Health License, Certification and Registration Verification Policy, all Associates are required to obtain the required certifications for their respective positions within the designated time frame. 

Position Requirements: 
Education/Skills
<ul><li>None</li>
</ul>Experience
<ul><li>None</li>
</ul>Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications
<ul><li>Current ACLS certification required</li>
<li>Current PALS certification required</li>
<li>Current NRP certification required</li></ul> 
Work Schedule: 
7AM - 7PM
Work Type: 
Full Time</div>

Registered Respiratory Therapist - Respiratory Therapy

<div>Description 
Summary:
We are looking for a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our amazing clinician team in Kingsville!
Enjoy a balanced professional and personal lifestyle that includes:
<ul><li>Paid Time Off + 5 Paid CME Days</li></ul>
<ul><li>Annual stipend for CME</li></ul>
<ul><li>Malpractice Insurance coverage</li></ul>
<ul><li>Excellent work/life balance</li></ul>
<ul><li>Competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package</li></ul>
<ul><li>Epic EMR</li></ul>
CHRISTUS Trinity Clinic (CTC) is a multi-specialty medical group with more than 850 Physicians and Advanced Practice Providers. Our clinicians represent more than 60 specialties in over 140 clinic locations across 4 states - Texas, Louisiana, Arkansas, and New Mexico. CHRISTUS Trinity Clinic is a physician-led and governed medical group and is a part of the CHRISTUS Health family.
CHRISTUS Health is an international Catholic, faith-based, not-for-profit health system comprising almost 350 services and facilities, including more than 60 hospitals and long-term care facilities, 175 clinics and outpatient centers, and dozens of other health ministries and ventures. CHRISTUS Health serves the needs of underserved communities in seven (7) U.S. states including, Chile, Colombia, and six states in Mexico. Our mission, to Extend the Healing Ministry of Jesus Christ.
Requirements:
<ul><li><ul><li>2 years' experience as NP or PA</li><li>
Current Licensure through the Texas Board of Nursing OR Licensed Physician Assistant by the Texas State Medical Board or the ability to obtain prior to employment</li><li>
Valid DEA license or the ability to obtain one prior to employment</li><li>
BLS obtained by the American Heart Association</li></ul></li></ul>
Work Schedule: 
5 Days - 8 Hours
Work Type:
Full Time
Recruiter:
Dee Dee Fowler
deedee.fowler@christushealth.org
903-237-9418</div>

Nurse Practitioner, NP/Physician Assistant, PA - Primary Care Kingsville

<div>Description<div><div><div> 
Join CHRISTUS South New Mexico General Surgery Associates in Alamogordo, NM
Position: Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant
Location: Alamogordo, New Mexico
Work Type: Full Time
About the Opportunity:<ul><li>
Team Composition:6 Physicians, 1 CNP, 1 Manager, 1 Clinical Coordinator Bariatrics, 5 Nurses, 1 Medical Assistant, 1 Front Office Coordinator, Patient Registration Interviewers</li><li>
Work Schedule:Monday &ndash; Thursday, 8:00 AM &ndash; 5:00 PM; Friday, 8:00 AM &ndash; 12:00 PM</li><li>
Patient Distribution:60% Outpatient, 40% Inpatient</li><li>
Patient Volumes:12-15 patients per day</li><li>
Responsibilities:Clinic-based role focusing on pre-op, post-op, and established patients</li></ul>
Why CHRISTUS Health?
At CHRISTUS Health, our team is our greatest asset. From our award-winning medical staff to our dedicated housekeeping and ancillary staff, we are united by a common goal: providing exceptional care to all, regardless of economic background.
Life in Alamogordo:
Discover the enchanting city of Alamogordo, New Mexico, where adventure and culture meet. Located just 15 minutes from White Sands National Park, a world-renowned natural wonder, Alamogordo offers over 100 trails ideal for hiking, mountain biking, and ATV riding. Explore local history at the New Mexico Museum of Space History or the Tularosa Basin Museum of History. Don&rsquo;t miss the Heart of the Desert &ndash; Eagle Ranch, home to New Mexico&rsquo;s first and largest pistachio groves and a winery offering seven varieties of wine.
Experience Cloudcroft:
Just 27 minutes away, Cloudcroft is nestled in the Lincoln National Forest, offering breathtaking trails and abundant wildlife, including herds of elk and deer. Beat the summer heat in Cloudcroft, where it&rsquo;s always 20 degrees cooler. Enjoy a round of golf at the Cloudcroft Lodge Resort &amp; Spa, one of the highest golf courses in the country, or try disc golf on one of the two scenic courses.
Contact Information:
For more information or to express interest, please feel free to reach out. You can self-schedule a conversation using this Calendly link.
Keely Peirce
Physician Recruiter
Phone: (512) 527-4529
Email: keely.peirce@christushealth.org</div></div></div>
Equal Employment Opportunity:
CHRISTUS Health is an equal opportunity employer. To learn more, please visit theEEO website.
We strive to make our website accessible to all users. For assistance with the application process, please contact us at (844) 257-6925.</div>

Nurse Practitioner - General Surgery

<div>Description<div> 
<div><div>Join a collaborative and patient-focused team with the Endocrine Associates at CHRISTUS Southern New Mexico
Position: Endocrinology - Nurse Practitioner
Location: Alamogordo, New Mexico
Work Type: Full Time
Reason for opening: Current Provider Transition
Recruiter: Keely Peirce - (512) 527-4529
Practice Overview
1 Physician, 2 Nurse Practitioners, Medical Assistants, Clinical Lead, Front Office Coordinators, Clinic Supervisor
Schedule:
<ul><li>Monday &ndash; Thursday, 8:00 AM &ndash; 5:00 PM</li><li>
Friday, 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM</li><li>
No call responsibilities</li></ul>
Patient Volume:
<ul><li>Expected volume: 12&ndash;16 patients per day</li></ul>
Preferred Experience:
<ul><li>Endocrine Experience preferred</li></ul>
Clinical Responsibilities:
<ul><li>Conduct patient assessments</li><li>
Review lab and imaging reports</li><li>
Prescribe and manage medication
</li><li>Ensure compliance with best practices and regulatory guidelines</li></ul>
Ideal Candidate Attributes
<ul><li>Patient-Centered Care: Strong communication skills, empathy, and a commitment to improving quality of life</li><li>
Team Collaboration: Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary environment</li><li>
Efficiency &amp; Organization: Skilled in EPIC or EMR documentation and time management</li><li>
Adaptability &amp; Initiative: Proactive in process improvement and staying current with treatment modalities</li></ul>
Why CHRISTUS Health?
At CHRISTUS Health, our team is our greatest asset. We are united by a common goal: providing exceptional care to all, regardless of economic background.
Life in Alamogordo:
Discover Alamogordo, just 15 minutes from White Sands National Park, offering over 100 trails for hiking, mountain biking, and ATV riding. Explore local history at the New Mexico Museum of Space History or the Tularosa Basin Museum of History. Visit Heart of the Desert &ndash; Eagle Ranch, home to New Mexico&rsquo;s largest pistachio groves and a winery with seven varieties of wine. 20 minutes up the mountain, Cloudcroft offers breathtaking trails and abundant wildlife in the Lincoln National Forest. Enjoy cooler temperatures, golf at the Cloudcroft Lodge Resort &amp; Spa, or disc golf on scenic courses.
Contact Information:
For more information or to express interest, please reach out or self-schedule a conversation using this Calendly link.
Keely Peirce
Physician Recruiter
Phone: 512 527-4529
Email: keely.peirce@christushealth.org
Equal Employment Opportunity:
CHRISTUS Health is an equal opportunity employer. To learn more, visit our EEO website. For assistance with the application process, contact us at (844) 257-6925.</div></div></div></div>

Nurse Practitioner - Endocrinology

<div>Description 
<h3 class="jobSectionHeader">
Job Summary</h3>
We are seeking a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our outpatient General Surgery team in San Antonio, TX. This position is primarily clinic-based, focusing on the evaluation and management of surgical patients in a supportive and collaborative environment.
This is an excellent opportunity for an APP looking to establish a long-term role within a growing surgical program.
<h3 class="jobSectionHeader">Key Responsibilities</h3>
<ul><li>Provide outpatient care for general surgery patients, including new patient evaluations and follow-up visits
</li><li>Assist with pre-operative and post-operative patient management
</li><li>Develop and implement treatment plans in collaboration with the surgical team
</li><li>Order and interpret labs, imaging, and diagnostic studies
</li><li>Educate patients on diagnoses, treatment options, and recovery expectations
</li><li>Maintain accurate and timely documentation within the EMR
</li><li>Collaborate with physicians and care teams to ensure continuity and quality of care
</li></ul><h3 class="jobSectionHeader">Qualifications</h3>
<ul><li>Current Texas license as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant
</li><li>National certification (AANP, ANCC, or NCCPA)
</li><li>Previous surgical or outpatient specialty experience preferred
</li><li>Strong clinical judgment and ability to work independently in a clinic setting
</li><li>Interest in long-term growth within a surgical specialty
</li></ul><h3 class="jobSectionHeader">Schedule &amp; Compensation</h3>
<ul><li>Monday&ndash;Friday, 8:00 AM &ndash; 5:00 PM
</li><li>Primarily outpatient role with flexibility based on provider interest
</li><li>Competitive compensation based on experience
</li><li>Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, and vision insurance, malpractice coverage, PTO, CME allowance, and a 403(b) retirement plan with employer match</li></ul></div>

NP, Nurse Practitioner/PA, Physician Assistant - General Surgery

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