Job Description
Job Title: Back Office Supervisor (Optical Revenue Cycle) - Contract
Job Type: 1099 Contract
Location: US-Based (Remote)
Pay Rate: $20.00 - $25.00 per hour
About the Role:
We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Back Office Supervisor to lead a team responsible for key revenue cycle functions within our optical-focused operations. This is a hands-on, tactical leadership role focused on ensuring the team executes daily tasks with accuracy and efficiency. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in optical/medical billing and will serve as the team's guide, trainer, and primary point of escalation for day-to-day operational challenges.
Key Responsibilities:
- Team Leadership and Supervision:
- Lead and supervise the day-to-day activities of a back-office team, ensuring all tasks are completed accurately and on schedule.
- Provide daily guidance, mentorship, and on-the-job training to team members across various functions (insurance verification, billing, A/R, patient recalls, etc.).
- Monitor team performance against daily and weekly goals, providing constructive feedback to improve productivity and quality.
- Organize workloads, delegate tasks, and manage team schedules to ensure proper coverage.
- Tactical Operations:
- Ensure the timely and accurate execution of all core back-office tasks, including:
- Medical and vision insurance verification and authorization.
- Claim submission, payment posting, and denial management.
- Accounts Receivable (A/R) follow-up and collections.
- Client "recall" or win-back campaigns.
- Serve as the primary point of escalation for complex claims, billing inquiries, or challenging patient accounts, resolving issues directly whenever possible.
- Perform quality assurance checks on the team's work to minimize errors.
- Process and Reporting:
- Uphold and enforce existing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
- Identify and document recurring issues or process bottlenecks and report them to management with suggestions for improvement.
- Prepare and present regular reports on team productivity, key metrics (such as A/R aging and claim denials), and overall performance.
Qualifications
Qualifications:
- 3+ years of hands-on experience in an optical or ophthalmology back-office setting, with a strong background in medical/vision billing and revenue cycle management.
- Experience in a team lead, supervisory, or senior/mentor role is highly desirable.
- Strong working knowledge of optical/medical billing practices, CPT codes, insurance verification, A/R follow-up, and claim submission processes.
- Proficiency using Electronic Health Record (EHR) and medical billing software.
- Excellent problem-solving skills with the ability to handle complex billing and insurance issues.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to train and guide team members effectively.
Additional Information
Desired Attributes:
- Detail-oriented and highly organized: Essential for maintaining accuracy in a fast-paced environment.
- A practical problem-solver: Able to think on your feet to resolve immediate operational challenges.
- Reliable and self-motivated: Capable of managing your workload and overseeing a remote team effectively.
- A positive and encouraging team player: Fosters a supportive environment for the team.