AR Manager

AR Manager Minnesota Eye Consultants - 2.8 Bloomington, MN Job Details $65,000 - $75,000 a year 23 hours ago Benefits Health savings account AD&D insurance Paid holidays Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Flexible spending account Paid time off Employee assistance program Vision insurance Employee discount Pet insurance Qualifications Medical claim denial management Full Job Description At Unifeye Vision Partners (UVP) our mission is simple: to partner with leading eye care practices and support them in their quest to improve the quality of their patients' lives. We are building the leading, nationally recognized integrated eye care community in the country through these partnerships and our commitment to upholding our mission and core values. UVP has an opening for a Regional AR Manager. This position can be hybrid in Bloomington or fully remote. SUMMARY The Regional Accounts Receivable Manager is responsible for overseeing AR operations across multiple locations, ensuring timely collections, accuracy in billing, and optimization of revenue cycle performance. This role partners closely with leadership, RCM departments, and technology teams to improve cash flow, leverage AI-driven tools, reduce aging, and drive operational efficiency. Starting pay is $65,000-$75,000/year.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Lead and manage AR operations across assigned regions, including collections, follow-up, and denial management Monitor and analyze AR performance metrics (aging, cash collections, DSO, denial trends) and implement improvement strategies Ensure timely and accurate resolution of outstanding accounts, including payer and patient balances Collaborate closely with RCM departments (front-end, coding, billing, and patient access) to identify and resolve revenue cycle gaps Partner with IT and vendors to implement and optimize AI and automation tools that enhance AR workflows, prioritization, and collections performance Provide insights into trends impacting collections such as payer delays, denial patterns, and patient responsibility Oversee escalated accounts and support resolution of complex payer issues Drive process improvements to enhance efficiency, reduce AR days, and improve cash flow Ensure compliance with payer requirements, state regulations, and organizational policies Lead, develop, and mentor the AR team, including setting performance expectations, coaching staff, managing productivity, and fostering accountability and performance excellence Partner with leadership to support strategic initiatives, reporting needs, and financial goals

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's degree in Healthcare Administration, Finance, Business, or related field (or equivalent experience) 5+ years of revenue cycle or accounts receivable experience, preferably in healthcare 2+ years of leadership or management experience Strong understanding of billing, collections, payer processes, and denial management Experience working with multiple sites or regional operations preferred

SKILLS & COMPETENCIES

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Ability to interpret AR data and translate into actionable strategies Experience with AI-enabled revenue cycle tools, automation, and workflow optimization preferred Effective communication and stakeholder management across departments Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills Ability to prioritize and manage multiple initiatives in a fast-paced environment Proficient in revenue cycle systems and Microsoft Office tools

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE

Experience with multi-site healthcare organizations Knowledge of state-specific collection regulations (e.g., MN guidelines if applicable) Familiarity with EMR/PM systems, analytics platforms, and AI-driven revenue cycle tools

SUCCESS MEASURES

Reduction in AR days and aging buckets Improvement in cash collections and collection rates Decrease in denials and rework Effective adoption and impact of AI/automation tools Timely resolution of outstanding accounts Team performance and engagement

BENEFITS

Health Insurance (medical, dental, vision, HSA) Paid Time Off (PTO) Holiday Pay 401

K Retirement Savings Plan Other Benefits:

Accident, Hospital Indemnity, Critical Illness, Life/AD&D, Disability, Commuter, Dependent Care, Adoption & Surrogate, Pet Insurance Employee Assistance Program Employee Discounts Unifeye Vision Partners provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.