Lead Billing Specialist

X-Ray Associates of New Mexico, PC; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Holidays

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision

Life Insurance

LTD

401k with employer contribution

Job summary

X-Ray Associates of New Mexico, PC is seeking a Lead Medical Billing Specialist in Albuquerque, NM to oversee the centralized Billing Office. The role focuses on ensuring accurate, timely processing of aged and denied receivables and coordinating with insurance payers to improve payment outcomes.

Responsibilities include supervising Billing Specialists, training staff on policies, improving billing processes, and handling escalated issues with patients and carriers.

Qualifications

• Must have high school diploma or equivalent.
• CPR certification required.

Responsibilities

• Direct activities of Medical Claims Billing Specialist to ensure accurate, timely processing of aged/denied receivables.
• Coordinate payment delays; host meetings with insurance payers.
• Manage delinquent accounts; review payer workload and train staff on policies.

Skills

Leadership

Billing expertise

Meeting facilitation

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

CPR certification

Job description

# Lead Billing Specialist* Full time* Albuquerque, NM* Apply by January 26, 2027**Join an Exceptional Organization with more than 70 years in the New Mexico Medical Community.** Our employees are the internal strength of our company and provide the knowledge, skills, experience and dedication that make X-Ray Associates an employer of choice in the healthcare community.A full-time **Lead Medical Billing Specialist** is needed at our centralized Billing Office located at 9461 Eagle Ranch Road, at the intersection of Eagle Ranch and Irving Blvd.Typical hours are Monday through Friday, 8am – 5pm.The successful candidate will direct the activities of Medical Claims Billing Specialist to ensure the accurate and timely processing of all aged/denied account receivables.Duties will include:* Payment delay coordinator/escalation focal point. Creating and hosting ongoing meetings with insurance payers. Identifying payment delays, collecting claims status from internal collection TEAM, working with XRANM management to drive payment of aged accounts receivable.* Delinquent Account Receivable Management. Ongoing review of payer collection workload, desk review of individual personnel assignments. Development payer specific best practice and monitor for TEAM member adherence. Ensures staff are trained and evaluated on their knowledge of and adherence to compliance policies and procedures specific to their jobs.* Engage, coach and train new TEAM members to ensure success of Medical Claims Billing Specialist and department goals. Responsible for providing necessary additional training for existing employees and assessing training needs.* Create efficiencies by improving processes and identifying best practices in customer service while actively seeking methods to demonstrate a commitment to continuous improvement and efficiency.* Payroll; maintains PTO requests, absences, tardiness, along with approving hours worked.* Handles escalated service issues with patients, clinical locations, carriers, or agents.## Requirements Skills/ Requirements* H.S. Diploma or equivalent.* Must have a valid New Mexico Driver’s License and maintain a clean driving record, carry insurance, and provide own vehicle to go to multiple office locations, as needed.* Minimum five years’ experience in multiple medical billing functions with at least two years of management experience including supervision of employees in a medical billing capacity.* Must be certified in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR).We offer an outstanding benefits package, including **Four weeks of Paid Time Off**, plus 7-8 additional Holidays per year. Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, LTD insurance benefits. Cash Balance Plan plus 401k with employer contribution up to 6.625% of annual salary.X-Ray Associates is EOE