Medical Billing Supervisor

Job Description

Job Description

BILLING & COLLECTIONS SUPERVISOR for PULMONARY Medical Clinic in LOS ANGELES. This private practice is seeking a hands-on Billing Supervisor to manage the full revenue cycle, lead a small team, and ensure optimal collections for practice viability.

JOB DETAILS

• Supervise the entire revenue cycle to facilitate smooth billing and effective collections from Insurance and self-pay
• Oversee 2-3 financial office staff, delegating tasks and adjusting processes as needed to handle variations in workload
• Ensure Insurance verification and authorizations are handled in a timely manner
• Ensure Front Office staff are supported with insurance verification information to facilitate up-front collections of copayments and other monies at check-in
• Support billing staff with problem solving and billing best practices to ensure billing is sent out as accurately and promptly as possible
• Assist billing staff to evaluate denials, triage denial causes through investigation of medical records, and follow up with professionally drafted appeals
• Monitor collections to keep aging at a minimum
• Facilitate meetings and reporting on billing and aging statuses with key management
• Prepare daily deposits of live checks and track daily banking via spreadsheet in preparation for monthly submission to accountant
• Handle adhoc projects and reports as needed
• Coordinate monthly billing meetings and mail staff and keep staff and physicians informed regarding general billing updates/information
• Provide occasional assistance with credentialing
• Remain a general support for the Practice Manager

REQUIREMENTS

• Comprehensive background in full-cycle medical billing, including verification, charge entry, payment posting, collections, contract interpretation, payor portals, and basic coding knowledge
• Broad expertise with diverse payor types and guidelines, including HMOs (IPAs and Medical Groups), PPOs, Medicare, and Medi-Cal
• Working knowledge of Clearinghouse, electronic payment processing, and remittance advice (ERA/EOB) interpretation
• Strong problem-solving skills with a proven track record of efficiently investigating insurance denials and turning them into paid claims
• Ability to read billing software reports to spot trends, identify root issues, and resolve patient billing concerns with excellent customer service
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for corresponding with physicians, staff, trainees, and contracted payors
• Advanced computer proficiency with fast, accurate data entry and typing skills
• Strong time-management and organizational abilities to manage follow-up tasks, monthly closings, and appeals in a timely manner
• Serious, accountable, and proactive mindset with a strong understanding of how collections directly impact the viability of a small, for-profit private practice
• Self-starter who takes initiative, adapts as issues evolve, and keeps management consistently informed
• Friendly, pleasant, and collaborative disposition suited for working closely with the Practice Manager, a co-biller, and an Authorization Coordinator

SCHEDULE, COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

• Monday-Friday with ability to set schedule: 8:00a-4:30p, 8:30a-5:00p, 9:00a-5:30p, 9:30a-6:00p, or 10:00a-6:30p
• $34.00/hr plus incentive (quarterly incentive based off of collections)
• Benefits include 100% Paid Medical, Dental, Life Insurance, Holidays, Sick, Profit Sharing and 401k

Since 1983 Marilyn Taylor Medical Personnel, Inc. has been focused on providing personal high-quality service to healthcare workers seeking new PERMANENT positions in private medical/dental/vision/aesthetic practices. Our applicants receive one-on-one attention as we help them to fine-tune their resumes, interview skills and help prepare them to take the next step in their career. We encourage job longevity and over the past 40+ years, some applicants have returned to us over the years for assistance as they develop new skills and seek to make career moves. Let us help you take new strides on your career path.

Company Description

Since 1983 Marilyn Taylor Medical Personnel, Inc. has been focused on providing personal high-quality service to healthcare workers seeking new PERMANENT positions in private medical/dental/vision/aesthetic practices. Our applicants receive one-on-one attention as we help them to fine-tune their resumes, interview skills and help prepare them to take the next step in their career. We encourage job longevity and over the past 40+ years, some applicants have returned to us over the years for assistance as they develop new skills and seek to make career moves. Let us help you take new strides on your career path.