Job Description
Job DescriptionJob ProfileJob Title: Billing SupervisorLocation: Buffalo, NY Hire Type: Direct Hire Pay Range: $52-$73/hrWork Model:RemoteWork Shift: Monday-Friday 8:00am – 4:30pm Recruiter Contact: Amy Dugenske I adugenske@imaginestaffing.net I 716-256-1289Nature & Scope:Positional OverviewAre you an experienced medical billing professional with strong leadership skills? Our client is seeking a Billing Supervisor to join their team in a direct hire role! In this position, you’ll oversee and manage their billing team, ensuring the accuracy and efficiency of their billing processes. You’ll collaborate with clinical and administrative teams, resolve billing discrepancies, and maintain compliance with healthcare regulations and payer policies. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, have a keen eye for detail, and are passionate about optimizing workflows to maximize reimbursements, we want to hear from you! Apply today and take the next step in your career.Role & Responsibility:Tasks That Will Lead To Your Success
- Acts as staff resource and role model for ethical, professional conduct.
- Supervises and manages the day-to-day activities of the medical billing team, ensuring efficient and accurate billing practices.
- Monitors team performance, productivity, and accuracy, providing feedback and conducting performance evaluations.
- Participates in the hiring, onboarding, and ongoing training processes of Billing Specialists.
- Delegates duties and projects to appropriate staff, and monitors for accurate and prompt completion.
- Stays appraised of changing healthcare trends and leverages technology and automation.
- Demonstrates knowledge of safety policies and procedures, and actively maintains a safe and positive work environment.
- Carries out other assignments or special project needs as required
- Reviews and ensures the timely submission of claims to insurance providers and other payers, ensuring compliance with all payer policies.
- Resolves any billing discrepancies, rejections, or denials, and work with the team to ensure timely follow-up on outstanding claims.
- Develops, implement, and maintain policies and procedures to ensure compliance with healthcare regulations and payer-specific guidelines.
- Collaborates with clinical, coding, and insurance verification teams to ensure accurate billing and resolve issues affecting billing operations.
- Analyzes billing data to identify trends or issues and develop strategies for improvement in the billing process.
- Ensures compliance with HIPAA regulations and safeguard patient information at all times.
- Prepares and present regular reports on billing performance, revenue cycle metrics, and outstanding claims to management.
Skills & ExperienceQualifications That Will Help You Thrive
- High school diploma or equivalent required; Associate’s degree in Health Information Management, Healthcare Administration, or a related field preferred.
- Certification as a Certified Professional Biller (CPB) or similar medical billing certification required.
- Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in medical billing, with at least 1 year of supervisory or leadership experience.
- Experience with medical billing software, electronic health records (EHR) systems, and payer portals.
- Familiarity with ICD-10, CPT, HCPCS coding, and payer-specific billing requirements.
- Experience in claims processing, denials management, and reimbursement policies is highly preferred.
- In-depth knowledge of medical billing procedures, codes, and regulatory requirements.
- Strong understanding of insurance claims processing, coding, and reimbursement systems.
- Excellent leadership and team management skills, with the ability to motivate and support a team.
- Strong organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
- Ability to resolve billing discrepancies, denials, and coding errors efficiently.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and medical billing software applications.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
- Detail-oriented with a high level of accuracy in billing and data entry.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and comply with HIPAA