Medical Billing Manager-Optometry & Ophthalmology

Eye Care Physicians & Surgeons; Salem (OR); On-site; USD 60,000 - 89,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual salary $60,000-$89,000 DOE

Health

Vision

Life

Generous 401(k) Plan

Flexible Spending Account

PTO

Holidays

Employee Assistance Program – free, on

Continuing Education

Job summary

Eye Care Physicians & Surgeons in Salem, Oregon is seeking a full-time Medical Billing Manager to supervise the billing department, oversee claims processing, and drive revenue-cycle improvements. The role requires substantial experience in medical billing, including denials management and A/R analysis, with NextGen/EHR proficiency.

Competitive benefits accompany a salary range of $60,000–$89,000 DOE. The successful candidate will lead a team of billing specialists, ensure accurate posting,

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience managing or supervising in a medical billing environment.
• 5+ years of medical billing experience required.
• Optometry/ophthalmology billing experience preferred.
• Strong understanding of medical coding, claims processing, payment posting, and revenue cycle management.
• Experience billing professional medical encounters and managing claim denials, appeals, and re-submissions.
• Experience managing Accounts Receivable (A/R), aging analysis, reporting, follow-up workflows, and reimbursement tracking.
• Medicare, commercial insurance, and VSP billing experience required.
• Strong understanding of EOBs, payer requirements, timely filing limits, and reimbursement methodologies.
• Experience using EHR/EMR systems is required.
• NextGen experience is strongly preferred, including navigation, billing workflows, reporting, and encounter management.
• Ability to analyze billing trends and identify opportunities for operational and financial improvement.

Responsibilities

• Supervise billing team and provide leadership and support as needed.
• Identify opportunities to improve billing efficiency and accuracy and implement strategies.
• Manage revenue including timely filing, maximizing billing revenue and collections, and resolving denied/rejected claims.
• Monitor monthly aging reports; follow up on unpaid claims and re-bill for reimbursement.
• Monitor A/R aging and payment reports to identify trends and underpayments; take corrective steps.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Team management

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Confidentiality

Collaboration

Multitasking

Tools

NextGen

EMR/EHR systems

Job description

Opportunity for a Medical Billing Manager at a leading, award-winning Eye Care practice in the heart of the Willamette Valley in Salem, Oregon. Eye Care Physicians and Surgeons is seeking a Full-Time Medical Billing Manager to provide supervisory oversight and management of all facets of the billing department including claims processing, revenue monitoring, and quality improvement initiatives. Works cooperatively with other managers and administration to ensure timely billing, reporting, and patient account management.

• Manage a team of billing specialists and provide leadership and support as needed.
• Identify opportunities to improve billing efficiency and accuracy and implement strategies to achieve these goals.
• Perform overall revenue management including satisfying timely filing requirements, maximizing billing revenue and collections, and resolving denied/rejected claims.
• Monitor monthly aging reports, conduct follow-up on unpaid claims, and take appropriate action to correct and re-bill for reimbursement.
• Monitor A/R aging and payment reports monthly to identify trends and underpayments; investigate causes and take appropriate steps toward resolution using professional judgment.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Position Minimum Qualifications:

• 3+ years of experience managing or supervising required, preferably in a medical billing environment.
• 5+ years of medical billing experience required.
• Optometry/ophthalmology billing experience preferred.
• Strong understanding of medical coding, claims processing, payment posting, and revenue cycle management.
• Experience billing professional medical encounters and managing claim denials, appeals, and re-submissions.
• Demonstrated experience managing Accounts Receivable (A/R), including aging analysis, reporting, follow-up workflows, and reimbursement tracking.
• Medicare, commercial insurance, and VSP billing experience required.
• Strong understanding of EOBs, payer requirements, timely filing limits, and reimbursement methodologies.
• Experience using EHR/EMR systems is required.
• NextGen experience is strongly preferred, including navigation, billing workflows, reporting, and encounter management.
• Ability to analyze billing trends and identify opportunities for operational and financial improvement.

Additional skills required:

• Additional Skills Required:
• Excellent leadership, communication, and team management skills.
• Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple responsibilities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with the ability to independently resolve billing and reimbursement issues.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound professional judgment.
• Proficiency in A/R reporting, denial management, appeals processing, and payment reconciliation.
• Strong phone and interpersonal communication skills with both patients and insurance carriers.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with providers, management, and other departments to support operational and financial goals.

Physical Requirements: Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer. Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.

Wage & Benefits: Eye Care Physicians & Surgeons recognize the critical need for work-life balance and soft benefits to thrive personally and professionally. We offer a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package including:

• Annual Salary of $60,000-$89,000 DOE
• Health
• Vision
• Life
• Generous 40l(k) Plan
• Flexible Spending Account
• PTO
• Holidays
• Employee Assistance Program – free visits
• Continuing Education

Eye Care Physicians & Surgeons is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other status or condition protected by law. Eye Care Physicians & Surgeons is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for applicants. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job or interview process, perform essential job functions, and/or receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please go to