Billing Manager

Set Free Alaska; Wasilla (AK); Remote; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Billing Manager to coordinate payment submissions and oversee billing operations. This role involves managing a team of billing specialists, ensuring compliance with best practices, and maintaining high standards of accuracy and confidentiality. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in medical billing, proficiency in EHR software, and the ability to lead a team effectively. Join a supportive environment that values your contributions and offers opportunities for professional growth and development.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Short Term Disability

401k with 3% match

Paid Time Off

Continuing Education Stipend

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in billing in a fee-for-service platform, including Medicaid.
• Ability to supervise a billing team and maintain confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations of the Billing department, including payment posting.
• Monitor performance and ensure quality assurance standards are met.

Skills

Medical Billing

EHR Software

Microsoft Office

Accounting Figures Management

Attention to Detail

Team Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Certified Billing and Coder Credentials

Tools

CareLogic

AKAIMS

Job description

**** Voted Best Workplace in Alaska 3 years running***

** Remote Hire from Alaska, Arizona, Florida, Georgia, Mississippi, New Mexico, North Carolina, Tennessee, or Washington **

Benefits:

• Insurance
  • Health
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Life
  • Short Term Disability
• 401k with 3% match
• Paid Time Off
• Continuing Education Stipend

Job Summary:

This position will coordinate and oversee payment submission, posting, cash reconciliation, credit balance, and refund processing for the agency's services by supervising a team of billing specialists. The Billing Manager of Set Free Alaska will be responsible for managing the workflows and administration of these activities to ensure compliance with our company's best practice standards and Division of Behavioral Health guidelines.

Qualifications:

Requirements:

• Five (5) years experience in billing in a fee-for-service platform including Medicaid, Commercial Insurance, and self-pay
• Experience in EHR software
• Ability to supervise a billing team
• Ability to pass a drug screening and State of Alaska background check

Preferred:

• Bachelor’s Degree or Certified Billing and Coder Credentials
• Experience in CareLogic, AKAIMS software
• Experience in nonprofit and behavioral health
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Skills Required:

• Proven ability to calculate, post and manage accounting figures and financial records
• Ability to stay current with billing regulations
• Maintain confidentiality and treat everyone with dignity and respect
• High degree of accuracy and attention to detail
• Be a team player, demonstrate motivation, and exercise discretion and dependability

Job Responsibilities:

• Apply comprehensive knowledge of the medical billing and collections process
• Act as liaison between team members and the director
• Oversee the daily operations of the Billing department, including:
  • Payment posting, cash reconciliation, credit balance, and refund processing
  • Coordinating with other teams as applicable
• Monitor performance and ensure quality assurance standards and benchmarks are met
• Examine processes to ensure accuracy and conformance to company policy and procedures
• Assist in identifying areas for improvement, recommending solutions to management, and developing policies and procedures applicable to the insurance and payment areas
• Provide supervision of the billing team, including hiring, onboarding, managing work schedules, training, developing team members, and performance reviews
• Maintain effective working relationships with internal and external clients
• Respond to clients' questions and concerns in a thorough and timely manner. Handle escalations of issues that the team is not able to resolve and escalate to leadership when appropriate.