Manager, Patient Accounts

Mass General Brigham Incorporated; Somerville (MA); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 116,000; Full time

Job summary

Mass General Brigham Incorporated is seeking a Manager of Patient Accounts to lead the Patient Billing Solutions team, ensuring accurate and timely billing, collections, and HIPAA-compliant practices. The role requires overseeing staff, policies, and collaboration with hospital leaders across MGB networks.

The position emphasizes experience in revenue cycle, staff development, and cross-functional collaboration to maintain positive patient experiences while meeting organizational goals.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or equivalent in business administration.
• 3–5 years of patient accounts experience.
• 1–2 years of management/leadership experience.

Responsibilities

• Oversee patient billing and collections, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and claims submission to insurers.
• Track outstanding accounts and resolve denials or complex issues for timely processing.
• Analyze patient account data to identify trends and report to senior leaders.
• Manage hiring, training, mentorship, and performance evaluations of staff.

Skills

Analytical skills

Excel

Communication skills

Problem solving

Education

Associate's Degree in Business Administration

Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration preferred

Tools

Epic

Job description

## Manager, Patient AccountsApply: Remote: Somerville-MA: Full time: Posted Today: RQ4081495Site: Mass General Brigham IncorporatedMass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham.**Job Summary**The primary responsibility of this role is to manage all elements of the assigned Customer Service or Self-pay Collections teams within Patient Billing Solutions. Responsible for the management of the Patient Billing Solutions staff. Oversees staff involved with credit, collections, insurance, patient billing, and bad debt accounts. Will ensure the accuracy and timeliness of patient billing and follow up on outstanding accounts to collect on patient balances. Position requires a great deal of flexibility and a broad scope of knowledge covering all aspects of the Revenue Cycle, including hospital and professional accounts. The position will work as part of a highly integrated management team, which will routinely require management of functions that are performed in part by staff reporting to another manager. Essential Functions -Oversee patient billing and collections, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and prompt submission of claims to insurance/third-party payers. -Track outstanding accounts, including denied claims and insurance appeals, and resolve errors or complex situations for timely processing. -Analyze patient account data to identify trends, recommend improvements, and provide reports to senior leaders. -Manage hiring, training, mentorship, and performance evaluation of staff, including setting assignments and monitoring departmental goals. -Develop policies and procedures for the patient accounts department. -Oversee outside vendors to ensure onboarding, training, and standards are met. -Ensure employees are updated on operational, technical, and HR-related information; troubleshoot staffing, technical, and operational issues daily. -Collaborate with leaders from other MGB hospitals and physician groups to maintain consistency and a positive patient experience. -Maintain HIPAA privacy standards, prepare monthly reports, and ensure timely handling of Epic work queues, email messages, and Patient CRM requests.**Qualifications**Education Associate's Degree Business Administration required or Bachelor's Degree Business Administration preferred Experience Patient accounts experience 3-5 years required and Patient accounts management experience 1-2 years required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities - Strong analytical skills and proficiency in data analysis tools (e.g., Excel, Microsoft Office). - Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills. - Ability to work independently and make decisions under pressure. - Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.**Additional Job Details (if applicable)**• M-F Eastern Business hours required for remote role•A quiet, secure, stable, HIPPA-compliant workstation is required. **Remote Type**Remote**Work Location**399 Revolution Drive**Scheduled Weekly Hours**40**Employee Type**Regular**Work Shift**Day (United States of America)**Pay Range**$79,560.00 - $115,720.80/Annual**Grade**7At Mass General Brigham, we believe in recognizing and rewarding the unique value each team member brings to our organization. Our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and any offer extended will take into account your skills, relevant experience if applicable, education, certifications and other essential factors. The base pay information provided offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications; however, it does not encompass all elements contributing to your total compensation package. In addition to competitive base pay, we offer comprehensive benefits, career advancement opportunities, differentials, premiums and bonuses as applicable and recognition programs designed to celebrate your contributions and support your professional growth. We invite you to apply, and our Talent Acquisition team will provide an overview of your potential compensation and benefits package.