Insurance and Billing Operations Manager

Insurance and Billing Operations Manager Join to apply for the Insurance and Billing Operations Manager role at Postgraduate Center for Mental Health 1 day ago Be among the first 25 applicants This role ensures that clients receive timely access to services, billing is accurate and compliant, and insurance inquiries and disputes are resolved efficiently. The Manager serves as the primary liaison between clinical teams, billing departments, insurance carriers, and administrative leadership, ensuring a seamless revenue cycle from intake through reimbursement. Base pay range $79,824.00/yr - $90,000.00/yr Key Responsibilities Insurance Eligibility & Verification Oversee the daily verification of insurance eligibility for new and returning clients Ensure authorizations, referrals, and required documentation are obtained prior to service Monitor ongoing eligibility changes and communicate updates to clinical and administrative teams Resolve complex eligibility issues, including lapses, denials, and changes in coverage Manage the billing workflow for two mental health clinics, ensuring accurate and timely claim submission Monitor claim status, address rejections, and work closely with billing partners to resolve denials Conduct routine audits of billing accuracy, CPT coding alignment, and documentation compliance Track and report on revenue cycle KPIs (e.g., days in A/R, denial rate, clean claim rate) Dispute Resolution & Insurance Communication Serve as point person for escalated billing and insurance disputes from clients, staff, and insurance carriers Collaborate with insurance representatives to resolve reimbursement discrepancies or claim issue Maintain clear documentation of communications, appeals, and dispute resolutions Clinic Support & Collaboration Partner with clinic leadership to ensure staff are following required insurance and billing procedures Train front-desk, intake, and clinical staff on eligibility workflows, documentation standards, and billing expectations Provide recommendations for process improvements to increase efficiency and reduce revenue loss Compliance & Quality Assurance Ensure compliance with federal, state, and payer regulations, including HIPAA, OMH/DOHMH requirements, and insurer guidelines Keep leadership informed of insurance policy updates impacting billing or eligibility Develop and maintain SOPs for eligibility checks, billing escalations, and dispute resolution Insurance Contracting, Networking & Payer Relations Build and maintain strong working relationships with insurance carriers and provider networks Serve as the primary contact for payer representatives regarding clinic billing, claims, credentialing, and operational needs Support negotiation, renewal, and implementation of insurance contracts, fee schedules, and authorization requirements Monitor contract performance and identify opportunities to expand payer participation and improve reimbursement rates Attend payer meetings, webinars, policy updates, and networking sessions to stay informed of changes impacting behavioral health services Collaborate with leadership to ensure compliance with payer standards, credentialing requirements, and regulatory updates Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Business, Healthcare Administration, Finance, or related field (Master’s preferred) Minimum 3–5 years of experience in healthcare billing, insurance eligibility, or revenue cycle management (behavioral health preferred) Strong knowledge of commercial plans, Medicaid, Medicare, and managed care Experience working with EHR and billing platforms Excellent communication, analytical, and problem‑solving skills Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and support multiple clinic sites Seniority level Director Employment type Full‑time Job function Finance, Administrative, and General Business Mental Health Care and Insurance #J-18808-Ljbffr Postgraduate Center for Mental Health