Medical Billing Team Lead

Nflsurgeons; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Jacksonville is seeking a detail-oriented Medical Billing Team Lead to lead the revenue cycle accounts receivables team. This role involves overseeing the billing team for accurate claims submission and resolving billing issues. The ideal candidate has a minimum of 3 years in medical billing, including supervisory experience, and a strong knowledge of medical terminology and coding. This position offers a competitive opportunity to enhance billing processes and work collaboratively across departments.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in medical billing, with at least 1 year in a supervisory or lead role.
• Strong understanding of insurance claim processes.
• Ability to lead and motivate a team in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Support a team of medical billing and accounts receivable specialists.
• Monitor billing workflows to ensure timely and accurate submission of claims.
• Review and resolve complex billing issues, including coding discrepancies.

Skills

Medical terminology

CPT/ICD-10 coding

Billing software proficiency

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Team leadership

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate or bachelor’s degree in healthcare administration or related field

Tools

Epic

Cerner

Athenahealth

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

North Florida Surgeons is a leading healthcare provider committed to delivering exceptional patient care and service. We have over 350 medical providers and physician extenders and are currently seeking a detail-oriented and motivatedMedical Billing Team Leadto lead and support our revenue cycle accounts receivables team. This role is responsible for assisting in the oversight of the medical billing team to ensure accurate and timely submission of claims, payment posting, and resolution of billing issues. This role serves as a liaison between the billing staff, management, and other departments, ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations and optimizing revenue cycle performance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support a team of medical billing and accounts receivable specialists, providing guidance, training, and performance feedback.
• Monitor billing workflows to ensure timely and accurate claim submission, payment posting, and/or denial management.
• Review and resolve complex billing issues, including coding discrepancies, payer rejections, and appeals.
• Collaborate with clinical and administrative staff to ensure proper documentation and coding practices.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of payer policies, billing regulations, and industry standards (e.g., HIPAA, CMS guidelines).
• Generate and analyze billing reports to identify trends, areas for improvement, and team performance metrics.
• Assist in the development and implementation of billing policies and procedures.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls and external audit requirements.
• Act as a point of escalation for team members and communicate effectively with leadership.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent required; associate or bachelor’s degree in healthcare administration, business, or related field preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in medical billing, with at least 1 year in a supervisory or lead role.
• Strong understanding of medical terminology, CPT/ICD-10 coding, and insurance claim processes.
• Proficiency in billing software (e.g., Epic, Cerner, Athenahealth, or similar) and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and communication skills.
• Ability to lead and motivate a team in a fast-paced environment.