Biller/Collector (Lead)

Pay Rate Low:

27 |

Pay Rate High:

31 Our healthcare client is seeking an experienced Billing & Collections (Lead) to oversee a team responsible for the collection and recovery of payments for physician and medical claims. This individual will lead daily billing and collections operations, provide coaching and mentorship to staff, and ensure compliance with government payer regulations and revenue cycle best practices.

Location:

Irwindale, CA (Onsite)

Schedule:

Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:30

PM Pay:

$27 - $31 Hourly Contract (Possible Hire) Key Responsibilities Supervise, coach, and develop a team of 5-10 Billing & Collections Representatives Monitor team performance, productivity, and accounts receivable metrics Track, trend, and analyze A/R performance to identify collection opportunities and process improvements Ensure timely follow-up and resolution of outstanding physician and medical claims Support collection efforts involving commercial insurance, Medicare, Medi-Cal, and patients Utilize payer portals to research claim status, denials, underpayments, and reimbursement issues Ensure billing accuracy and compliance with payer requirements Partner with internal departments to resolve complex billing and collection issues Provide guidance on government payer regulations and reimbursement practices Maintain department procedures and support continuous process improvement initiatives Required Qualifications 5+ years of healthcare billing and collections experience 3-5 years of supervisory or leadership experience within revenue cycle operations Experience coaching, mentoring, and leading teams of 5-10 employees Strong background in professional billing and collections Minimum 3 years of experience working with Medicare and Medi-Cal claims Knowledge of government payer billing and collection guidelines Experience managing accounts receivable and collection activities Familiarity with payer portals and claims research tools Experience using EPIC or similar revenue cycle management systems Strong communication, problem-solving, and leadership skills Preferred Qualifications Experience within a hospital, physician group, academic medical center, or large healthcare organization Knowledge of denial management and reimbursement processes Proven ability to improve collection performance and operational efficiency This job description is a complete list of all desired skills, but not all are required. We strongly encourage candidates who have some of the skills to apply. We look forward to a conversation to learn more about you! INDBH #LI-CS1