AR Strategy Lead: Denials, Appeals & Collections

Intermountain Centers

Tucson (AZ)

On-site

USD 65,000 - 85,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Job summary

Intermountain Centers in Tucson seeks an experienced Lead Accounts Receivable Specialist to serve as the operational lead for claims follow-up, denial management, collections, and appeals. You will coordinate AR work queues, monitor aging, and mentor staff within the Revenue Cycle teams.

The role involves cross-training across Revenue Cycle functions, improving reimbursement outcomes, and supporting EHR optimization projects.

Qualifications

Minimum education: High School Diploma or GED.
Preferred: Associate's or Bachelor's in Healthcare Administration, Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, or related field.
Minimum 3 years healthcare revenue cycle experience with AR/denial management.
Preferred 5 years healthcare revenue cycle with denial management and payer experience.

Responsibilities

Coordinate daily AR work queues and payer assignments.
Research and resolve denied, unpaid, underpaid, and recouped claims.
Assist staff with claim follow-up strategies and payer escalations.
Monitor aging reports and prioritize high-risk accounts.
Prepare appeals, reconsiderations, corrected claims, and dispute packages.
Research reimbursement discrepancies and contractual variances.
Support aging reduction efforts and collection activities.
Identify denial trends, root causes, and process improvement opportunities.
Assist with onboarding, staff development, and quality reviews.
Support AR reporting, payer projects, and EHR optimization initiatives.
Collaborate with Prevention Cycle, Billing Submission, Cash Posting, Revenue Integrity, and Recovery Cycle teams.