Supervisor, Claims Processing

Allied Benefit Systems; Chicago (IL); Remote; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote-friendly culture

Competitive benefits package

Total Rewards program

Job summary

Allied Benefit Systems is seeking a Supervisor of Claims Processing to lead a remote team responsible for timely, accurate, and compliant claims handling. You will monitor inventory and quality, provide coaching, and collaborate with stakeholders to resolve escalated issues while ensuring adherence to HIPAA/HITECH and plan documents.

The role emphasizes team leadership, process improvement, and strong communication in a fast-paced environment with remote work flexibility.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience required.
• Minimum of 3 years of medical claims analysis and adjudication experience required.
• Demonstrated leadership potential with ability to lead, coach, motivate and develop team members.
• Strong knowledge of CPT, HCPCS, ICD-10 coding, COB, medical terminology and claims processing requirements.
• Ability to monitor productivity and quality results and use data to identify trends and provide solutions.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with ability to provide timely feedback.
• Ability to handle sensitive, confidential, escalated matters with professionalism.

Responsibilities

• Monitor daily inventory, productivity, and quality reports to ensure timely processing in line with SLAs.
• Assign, prioritize, and balance work across team members to meet goals.
• Review claim handling trends and support process improvements.
• Provide guidance for complex or escalated claims and escalated reviews.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to resolve escalated client/broker/provider/member concerns.
• Support new client/product implementations ensuring team readiness.
• Assist with audit preparation and ensure accurate documentation and reporting.
• Promote HIPAA/HITECH compliance and security standards.
• Lead, coach, motivate, and develop staff; conduct 1:1 meetings and performance reviews.
• Communicate expectations and provide training and resources.

Skills

Team leadership

Coaching and feedback

Written and verbal communication

Time management and prioritization

Claims management systems & workflows

CPT/HCPCS/ICD-10 coding knowledge

Medical terminology

Problem solving and conflictResolution

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience

Tools

Claims management systems

Job description

POSITION SUMMARYThe Supervisor of Claims Processing is responsible for leading day-to-day claims processing operations and supporting a team responsible for timely, accurate, and compliant claims handling. This role monitors inventory, productivity, quality, and service level performance; provides coaching and guidance to claims staff; assists with escalated claim reviews; and partners with internal stakeholders to resolve issues, improve workflows, and support a positive member and client experience. The Supervisor ensures claims are processed in accordance with plan documents, regulatory requirements, client expectations, and established policies and procedures.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONSMonitor daily inventory, productivity, and quality reports to ensure claims are processed timely, accurately, and in alignment with applicable service level agreements.Assign, prioritize, and balance work across team members to meet operational goals and support changing business needs.Review claim handling trends, inventory levels, and quality outcomes to identify issues, recommend solutions, and support continuous process improvement.Provide guidance and support for complex or escalated claim issues, including elevated authority reviews within assigned approval limits.Partner with management and internal stakeholders to resolve escalated client, broker, provider, or member concerns and support workflow efficiency and accuracy.Support new client, product, network, and process implementations by helping ensure team readiness and adherence to requirements.Assist with audit preparation and follow-up by ensuring accurate documentation, reporting, and claim handling practices.Promote compliance with plan documents, regulatory requirements, internal policies, privacy and security standards, including HIPAA and HITECH.Attend continuing education and required training as assigned.Lead, coach, motivate and develop. Responsible for one-on-one meetings, performance appraisals, growth opportunities and attracting new talent.Clearly communicate expectations, provide employees with the training, resources, and information needed to succeed.Actively engage, coach, counsel and provide timely, and constructive performance feedback.Other duties as assigned.EDUCATIONBachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience required.EXPERIENCE AND SKILLSA minimum of 3 years of medical claims analysis and adjudication experience required; dental and vision claims analysis experience preferred.Demonstrated sustained performance with impact as a team lead, senior claims analyst, or individual contributor required.Demonstrated leadership potential with the ability to lead, coach, motivate, and develop team members required.Demonstrated understanding of claims management systems, claims workflows, and operational reporting.Strong technical knowledge of CPT, HCPCS, ICD-10 coding, Coordination of Benefits, medical terminology, and applicable claims processing requirements.Ability to monitor productivity and quality results and use data to identify trends, address issues, and recommend practical solutions.Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to clearly communicate expectations and provide timely, constructive feedback.Strong time management, organization, and prioritization skills in a fast-paced environment.Demonstrated problem-solving, coaching, and conflict resolution skills.Ability to handle sensitive, confidential, and escalated matters with professionalism and discretion.POSITION COMPETENCIESAccountabilityCoaching and FeedbackCollaborationCustomer FocusDecision MakingExecution ManagementPeople LeadershipPHYSICAL DEMANDSThis is a standard desk role that requires extended periods of sitting and computer workWORK ENVIRONMENT:RemoteHere at Allied, we believe that great talent can thrive from anywhere. Our remote friendly culture offers flexibility and the comfort of working from home, while also ensuring you are set up for success. To support a smooth and efficient remote work experience, the internet connection must be obtained through a cable broadband or fiber optic internet service provider with speeds of at least 100Mbps download/25Mbps upload. Reliable internet service is essential for staying connected and productive.The company has reviewed this job description to ensure that essential functions and basic duties have been included. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills, and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate.Compensation is not limited to base salary. Allied values our Total Rewards, and offers a competitive Benefit Package including, but not limited to, Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability Insurance, Generous Paid Time Off, Tuition Reimbursement, EAP, and a Technology Stipend.Allied reserves the right to amend, change, alter, and revise, pay ranges and benefits offerings at any time. All applicants acknowledge that by applying to the position you understand that the specific pay range is contingent upon meeting the qualification and requirements of the role, and for the successful completion of the interview selection and process. It is at the Company's discretion to determine what pay is provided to a candidate within the range associated with the role.