Billing Team Lead at Advocates

OverviewStarting Salary: $60000 The Billing Team Lead will coordinate billing and collections activities to assure that standards are adhered to and that the electronic claim filing process functions efficiently and accurately. This position supervises the Data Entry Payment and Denial Specialist.Minimum Education RequiredHigh School Diploma/GEDAdditional Shift DetailsThis position will be based out of Franklin and FraminghamThere is potential to shift to a hybrid model after 90 days at managers discretionResponsibilitiesManage and maintain the billing processes and programs to provide effective electronic filing strategiesSupervise Data Entry Payment and Denial SpecialistProvide ongoing training and education to billing staff to ensure that policies and procedures are followedMeet with the Senior Finance Manager regularly to effectively communicate and resolve billing issues set and prioritize goals improve processes and review insurance and billing statusAssists with staff communication providing updates resolving issues setting goals and maintaining standardsRetrieves and maintains electronic filing and edit reportsResearch and correct claim submission reportsAssist Director with all provider enrollments are timely and accurate for all carriersAssist with edits and provides monthly edit statisticsAssist with training of Billing personnel in electronic filing and data entry methodsEnsure that patient billing submission is efficient and organize the billing scheduleAssist with maintaining and establishing departmental policies and procedures objectives patient and customer service policiesPerform quality reviews as needed.Work as a liaison between team members and clinic staffAssist with developing team goals and action plansQualificationsHigh School Diploma or equivalent and 1-3 years of related experience required3 years of direct medical experience strongly preferredSupervisory experience strongly preferredSupervisory experience in a billing position or large facility setting preferredExperience withGovernmental Payors MedicaidpreferredKnowledge of billing software and third-party reimbursement procedures.Strongly prefer that a candidate will have a demonstrated understanding of and competence in serving culturally diverse populationsHigh energy level superior interpersonal skills and ability to function in a team atmosphere.Must have excellent communication skills both verbal and written.Ability multitask in a busy office environment.Advocates is committed to cultivating a diverse and welcoming community where everyone feels respected and valued. Advocates fosters a culture of inclusion that celebrates and promotes diversity along multiple dimensions including race ethnicity sex gender identity gender expression sexual orientation partnered status age national origin socioeconomic status religion ability culture and experience. Key Skills Law Enforcement,ABB,Marine Biology,Filing,Automobile,AV Employment Type : Full-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1