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Lead with Precision, Purpose, and Make an Impact on Healthcare Finance!

The Carpenter Health Network is hiring a Hospital Billing & Collections Manager to oversee and manage all aspects of billing, collections and accounts receivable processes to ensure accurate, timely and compliant billing for inpatient and outpatient services across our restorative care facilities.

**$5,000 Sign On Bonus**

We offer you: Competitive Pay, Complete Benefits Package including Health, Dental, Vision & Life Insurance, Paid Time Off (PTO), 401-K, Free CEU online accreditation courses, and Remarkable Career Advancement Opportunities.

Qualifications:

• Minimum 5+ years of hospital billing and collections.
• At least 2 years in a supervisory role.
• Strong knowledge of hospital billing for inpatient and outpatient services, including Medicare/Medicaid, commercial insurance, and managed care.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)
• High attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of hospital EMR and RCM systems (e.g., Epic, Cerner, Meditech, WellSky).

Responsibilities:

• Billing Operations Management
  • Oversee daily hospital billing processes for all payer types (Medicare, Managed Medicare, Medicaid, Commercial, self-pay, and workers� compensation).
  • Ensure accurate and timely claim submission through electronic and paper processes.
  • Monitor daily billing queues, worklists, and claim edits to prevent delays in collection efforts.
  • Maintain current knowledge of payer-specific requirements, CMS regulations, and hospital billing guidelines.
• Collections Management
  • Direct collection activities for all payer types, focusing on reducing accounts receivable days and improving cash flow.
  • Oversee follow-up unpaid claims, underpayments, and denials.
  • Monitor bad debt trends and work with Director of Revenue Cycle to minimize write-offs.
• Reporting & Analysis
  • Monitor KPIs such as DNFB (Discharged Not Final Billed), clean claim rate, days in AR, and denial rates.
  • Provide regular reports to Director of Revenue Cycle on billing performance and trends.
  • Recommend process improvements based on data analysis.

All inquiries will remain confidential. EOE