Our healthcare organization seeks an Addiction Treatment/Medical Collections Specialist to work on account receivables and collections. Responsible for daily collections on Substance Abuse Treatment Center claims.
Do you have what it takes to drive results and break through the Commercial Insurance Plan Quagmire to ensure proper claim reimbursement? If so keep reading
Job Overview:
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Collections Director to oversee all aspects of billing, collections, and financial operations at our residential treatment facility. The Collections Director will be responsible for managing the revenue cycle, ensuring timely and accurate billing, maximizing reimbursement, and optimizing cash flow while maintaining compliance with healthcare regulations and ethical standards.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and implement policies, procedures, and best practices for billing, collections, and financial operations.
- Oversee the billing process, including claim submission and collections (appeals, negotiations, record requests)
- Monitor accounts receivable and aging reports to identify delinquent accounts and implement collection strategies.
- Coordinate with insurance companies and third-party payers to resolve billing disputes and ensure prompt payment.
- Manage the revenue cycle, including charge capture, coding accuracy, and revenue reconciliation.
- Collaborate with clinical and administrative staff to address billing discrepancies, coding errors, and documentation issues.
- Provide leadership and supervision to the billing and collections team, including hiring, training, and performance management.
- Conduct regular audits and reviews of billing practices to identify areas for improvement and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Prepare cashflow, financial forecasts, and analyses to support decision-making and planning.
- Stay informed about changes in healthcare regulations, insurance policies, and reimbursement trends that may impact billing and collections operations.
- Maintain confidentiality of patient information and adhere to ethical standards and legal requirements.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, business administration, or related field required (Master's degree or relevant certifications preferred).
- Minimum of 7 years of experience in billing, collections, or financial management, preferably in a healthcare or related setting.
- Proficiency in healthcare billing systems, electronic health records (EHR), and billing software (e.g., Epic, Cerner, CMD).
- Strong understanding of healthcare billing regulations, including HIPAA and commercial insurance requirements.
- Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Demonstrated ability to lead and motivate a team, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Analytical mindset with attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
- Customer service orientation with empathy and professionalism in patient interactions.
- Commitment to ethical conduct, integrity, and confidentiality.
Benefits:
- Competitive salary commensurate with experience
- Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Retirement savings plan
- Paid time off and holidays
- Professional development opportunities
New Health Group is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $80,000.00 - $95,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Work setting:
- Rehabilitation center
- Remote
Work Location: Remote