Atlantic Health System (AHSIC) is seeking a Full-Time Account Liaison Manager. Required hours are 8:00AM - 4:30PM; No weekends/No On-Call.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Oversee and guide operational strategies for assigned care centers across AHP, which includes all MSO services such as billing & collections, finance, ISS, and Epic initiatives.

• Guide care centers in their overall operational processes

• Responsible to be the main account manager between AHSIC, AHS/MSO departments and the care centers

• Ensure compliance with all appropriate regulatory agencies, corporate compliance, system protocols and office procedures and communicating policy changes to appropriate staff

• Work closely with AHSIC and AHS to assist the Individual Practice Managers/Supervisors of each care center to ensure adherence to established policies and procedures and standardize a continuous process improvement

• Mediate or assist in the mediation of conflicts, differences and misunderstandings between and amongst staff and physicians where needed

• Work closely with physicians to enhance practice operations, maximize reimbursement, collections and contain costs

• Ongoing support for the practice with software applications: Epic, Zotec, etc

• Meet regularly with each office to review ongoing processes, benchmarks, goals, and new policies of AHP.

• Attend all applicable meetings, this includes but is not limited to Implementation Support, Go Live readiness, Care Center Operational/Financial Meetings.

• Maintain and manage relationships with key AHS departments to garner appropriate resources and support for the care centers

• Provide input for the development of care center financial goals.

Recruitment, Due Diligence, Onboarding/Implementation

• Assist Executive Director in Recruitment efforts for new clients, this may consist of site visits, review of due diligence documents, etc

• Ensure office staff members are trained and versed on all applicable information systems associated with the practices and assist with all transitions to EHR’s, as applicable

• Maintain communication with the billing company to ensure timeliness of data transfer and reasonable closing

• Participate in professional development activities to keep current with trends and practices in healthcare administration and provide training to staff as necessary

• Facilitate communication among physicians, staff and administration establishing a climate that encourages teamwork and promotes collegial collaboration among all team members including regular staff meetings/physician meetings with office Supervisors/Coordinators to discuss operational, financial and strategic initiatives

• Support new practices with on-boarding and implementation support

• Monitor progress toward achievement of yearly operational and financial goals

• Work with all internal credentialing departments for smooth and accurate record keeping of all required documents and contractual relationships

• Communicates regularly with individual care center physicians and Office Managers regarding operational performance issues specific to each practice

• Attends, participates, and upon request facilitates Office Manager meetings and weekly conference calls. Assists in creating agendas for both and sending out reminders

• Upon request, will attend AHP Committee meetings, Board Meetings, Shareholder Meetings, events, dinners etc.

• Undertake special projects/assignments and AHP/physician initiatives as directed

QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s Degree required.

• Must possess a valid/active NJ driver’s license.

• To provide a safe environment to our patients, we require that all candidates must be able to read, write and speak English.

  Skills:

• Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with physicians, employees, care centers, and the public.

• Quickly learn, adapt and assist practices with Epic Software application

• Strong analytical skills

• Excellent organizational and customer service skills

• Detail oriented

• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and Power Point

• Proven leadership and change management skills required

• Effective verbal and written communication skills

Abilities:

• Ability to process inquiries and respond with poise and efficiency.

• Ability to recognize, evaluate, solve problems, and correct errors.

• Ability to analyze satisfaction, financial and operational data and develop plans for improvement

• Ability to conceptualize workflows, develop plans, and implement appropriate actions.

• Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.

• Ability to communicate clearly and establish/maintain effective working relationships with physicians, employees, care centers, and the public.

Knowledge:

• Knowledge of business management and basic accounting principles to direct the business office

• Knowledge of computer accounting programs, spreadsheets and applications.

• Knowledge of laws and medical terminology relating to the management and operations of physician practices.

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE:

• 2-3+ years of practice management/operations; knowledge of revenue cycle/medical billing and Epic platform a plus.

AHS Investment Corporation (AHSIC) is the wholly owned for-profit subsidiary of Atlantic Health System (AHS).

Our Business Units

• AtHome Medical – a Durable Medical Equipment Company, combining professional services and high-quality medical products.

• Atlantic Private Care Services - a private duty Nursing and Home Health Aide service provider, servicing the NJ counties of Morris, Essex, Union and Sussex.

• Real Estate Division – Commercial Property and Residential Housing ownership and management services for AHSIC and AHS.

• MSO – Management Services to a variety of healthcare enterprises, such as Atlantic Mobile Health/ Atlantic Ambulance, Primary Care Partners, Atlantic Health Partners, AHS ACO LLC, and others.

• Eagle Ambulance – a private ambulance company.

• Joint Ventures – Investment interests with various healthcare organizations.

• AHa! Innovation Center – an incubator designed to promote and commercialize innovation in the health care arena.

  EEO STATEMENT

  Atlantic Health System, Inc. is an equal employment opportunity employer and federal contractor or subcontractor and therefore abides by applicable laws to protect applicants and employees from discrimination in hiring, promotion, discharge, pay, fringe benefits, job training, classification, referral, and other aspects of employment, on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and sexual orientation), national origin, citizenship status, disability, age, genetics, or veteran status.