Billing Lead

Description

We are looking for an experienced Billing Lead to join our team in Sacramento, California. This contract to hire position involves overseeing billing and collections operations, ensuring efficiency and accuracy in processes, and managing staff performance. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in medical billing and collections, as well as leadership experience.

Responsibilities:

- Manage and oversee all billing and collections activities across departments to ensure timely and accurate processing.

- Provide support and solutions for billing-related challenges, including denial trends and short-pay issues.

- Maintain a thorough understanding of team member responsibilities and collaborate with other departments to address billing-related concerns.

- Coordinate backup support for billing and collections staff during absences or high workload periods.

- Ensure billing software is updated with current reimbursement rates, billing codes, and regulatory requirements.

- Facilitate onboarding for new staff by setting up access to insurance and billing systems.

- Conduct performance evaluations for billing and collections team members, offering constructive feedback and development plans.

- Monitor adherence to standard operating procedures and recommend updates for improved accuracy and efficiency.

- Review and approve staff timecards on a weekly basis.

- Prepare and deliver required management and external billing reports, including hospice aggregate caps and cost report data.

Requirements

- Minimum of 3 years of experience in medical billing and collections, including supervisory roles.

- Expertise in handling medical denials, payer issues, and reimbursement rates.

- Proficiency in using billing software.

- Strong knowledge of Medicare billing and healthcare billing processes.

- Ability to process write-offs and coordinate month-end tasks effectively.

- Familiarity with insurance and billing websites, ensuring proper staff access and use.

- Excellent organizational and time-management skills to oversee multiple tasks and meet deadlines.

- Strong communication and leadership abilities to manage and support a diverse team.

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