Lead Medical Billing Specialist & Team Leader (PTO + 401k)

X--ray-Associates-of-Nm; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Four weeks of Paid Time Off

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, LTD

401k with employer contribution

Job summary

X-Ray Associates of Nm in Albuquerque, NM is seeking a full-time Lead Medical Billing Specialist to direct the Medical Claims Billing team at our centralized office. You will ensure accurate, timely processing of aged/denied receivables and lead process improvements to boost efficiency.

Typical hours are Monday–Friday, 8am–5pm. The role includes coaching staff, managing escalations, and ensuring compliance across billing activities. Competitive benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 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 CPR certified.

Responsibilities

• Direct the activities of Medical Claims Billing Specialist to ensure accurate and timely processing of aged/denied account receivables.
• Serve as payment delay coordinator with insurance payers and internal teams to drive payments.
• Manage delinquent accounts receivable and monitor payer workload to ensure adherence to best practices.
• Coach and train new team members and provide ongoing training as needed.
• Create efficiencies by improving processes and identifying best practices in customer service and operations.
• Payroll responsibilities including PTO, absences, and hours worked; manage escalated service issues.

Skills

Leadership

Medical billing knowledge

Staff training

Payer coordination

Process improvement

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

X-Ray Associates of Nm in Albuquerque, NM is seeking a full-time Lead Medical Billing Specialist to direct the Medical Claims Billing team at our centralized office. You will ensure accurate, timely processing of aged/denied receivables and lead process improvements to boost efficiency.

Typical hours are Monday–Friday, 8am–5pm. The role includes coaching staff, managing escalations, and ensuring compliance across billing activities. Competitive benefits are offered.