Accounts Receivable Team Lead

Job Type

Full-time

Description

Job Title: Accounts Receivable (A/R) Team Lead

Job Type: Full-Time

Location: Hybrid, requiring 2 to 3 days in the office

We are seeking an experienced Accounts Receivable (A/R) Team Lead to guide and support our team of A/R associates focused on healthcare insurance collections. The ideal candidate will ensure timely follow-up and resolution of outstanding receivables, monitor team performance, and report results to management. This role is crucial in reducing A/R aging and improving collections through effective use of both manual and automated processes.

Key Responsibilities:

Distributes and monitors daily AR work, including aging, denial management, and credit balances, to ensure timely and accurate resolution across multiple clients.

Analyzes and resolves claim denials and reimbursement discrepancies, ensuring timely resubmission and adherence to payer guidelines.

Maintains client dashboards and prepares detailed AR performance reports for the Client Account Management Team.

Leads training for new and current staff, addressing trends and process gaps identified through denial patterns and scrub edits.

Ensures compliance with HIPAA and federal/state regulations while supporting optimal collections and preventing timely filing issues.

Meets productivity and collections goals, escalating billing issues and trends to AR leadership for resolution and improvement. Qualifications:

- 3-5 years of experience in healthcare billing.

- Prior leadership experience managing a large team.

- Strong knowledge of payer rules and healthcare insurance processes.

- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

- Ability to analyze data and generate reports for management review.

- Proficient in relevant software and tools used in accounts receivable management.

We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.

Requirements

About Providence Anesthesiology Associates Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Providence Anesthesiology Associates (PAA) is an independent physician owned practice compromised of over 140 anesthesiologists. Founded in 1991, PAA provides anesthesia and perioperative care at numerous healthcare facilities throughout North and South Carolina, serving more than 232,000 patients annually.

Why work for PAA?

PAA continues to experience impressive growth and success. Our anesthesiologists are among the most elite in their field.

Our physicians are committed to providing the best culture and experience to their employees. Awarded one of the Top Workplaces in 2021 - 2023, PAA's core values include commitment, accountability, performance, integrity, transparency, adaptability, and leadership. We do what's right and don't compromise.

What's in it for you?

Strong workplace culture. We care about each other as people. We build relationships and connections beyond the time spent on the job. We offer a supportive, highly team-oriented work environment.

We provide competitive total rewards including salary, benefits - Day 1, retirement, profit sharing, life insurance, paid time off, holidays, education reimbursement, employee recognition for birthdays and anniversaries, fun team building events, and more. What else should you know?

Providence Anesthesiology Associates is an equal opportunity employer and does not tolerate discrimination based on any protected status.

PAA participates in E-Verify. E-Verify is an internet-based system that compares the information you provide on the Form I-9 with information from the Social Security Administration and Department of Homeland Security records.