Job Description:
Key Responsibilities
Operations Management
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Supervise the day-to-day activities of the Charges team to ensure productivity, accuracy, and turnaround time (TAT) goals are achieved.
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Monitor charge entry, claim generation, and work queues to ensure timely claim submission.
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Review operational metrics and implement action plans to improve performance.
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Ensure compliance with payer guidelines, client requirements, and organizational SOPs.
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Conduct regular quality audits and identify process improvement opportunities.
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Prepare and present daily, weekly, and monthly operational reports.
Customer Interaction & Relationship Management
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Act as the primary operational point of contact for assigned clients.
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Conduct regular client meetings to review operational performance, discuss concerns, and provide updates.
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Build and maintain strong customer relationships through proactive communication.
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Resolve client escalations by coordinating with internal stakeholders and providing timely resolutions.
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Identify opportunities to improve client satisfaction and operational efficiency.
Customer Onboarding
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Lead the operational onboarding of new customers and practices.
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Coordinate with Configuration, Credentialing, IT, Eligibility, Claims, AR, and other internal teams to ensure a smooth transition.
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Develop and maintain onboarding plans, implementation timelines, and go-live checklists.
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Validate workflows, billing guidelines, payer configurations, and documentation before production go-live.
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Conduct onboarding calls, process walkthroughs, and user training sessions where required.
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Ensure all onboarding milestones are completed within agreed timelines.
Team Leadership
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Lead, mentor, and coach team members to achieve individual and team objectives.
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Conduct regular performance reviews, feedback sessions, and skill development activities.
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Assist in recruitment, onboarding, and training of new team members.
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Promote a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
Process Improvement
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Identify operational gaps and recommend automation or process enhancements.
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Collaborate with Quality, MIS, and technical teams to improve workflows.
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Drive initiatives to reduce rework, improve first-pass acceptance rates, and enhance operational efficiency.
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Participate in client implementation and process transformation projects.
Required Qualifications
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Bachelor's degree in Healthcare Administration, Business Administration, Life Sciences, or a related field.
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5–8 years of experience in Medical Billing/Revenue Cycle Management.
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Minimum 2 years of supervisory or team lead experience in a Charges or Billing function.
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Experience in customer onboarding and client relationship management.
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Strong understanding of charge entry, claim creation, payer requirements, and healthcare billing workflows.
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Experience working with behavioral health or ambulatory care practices is preferred.
Required Skills
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Strong customer communication and presentation skills.
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Excellent stakeholder management and relationship-building abilities.
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Project coordination and implementation experience.
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Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
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Ability to manage multiple customer implementations simultaneously.
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Knowledge of medical billing software, EHR/PM systems, and clearinghouses.
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Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and reporting tools.
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Strong leadership, coaching, and conflict-resolution skills.
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Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
Preferred Experience
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Experience with customer onboarding and implementation projects.
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Exposure to workflow documentation, SOP creation, and process mapping.
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Experience working with behavioral health EHRs such as CareLogic, Credible, InSync, or similar platforms is preferred.
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Knowledge of claim edits, payer-specific billing requirements, and denial prevention strategies.
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
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Charge Entry Accuracy
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Turnaround Time (TAT)
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First-Pass Claim Acceptance Rate
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Productivity and SLA Compliance
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Client Satisfaction Score (CSAT)
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Successful Onboarding and Go-Live Timelines
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Quality Audit Scores
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Team Engagement and Performance Metrics
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Escalation Resolution Time
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Process Improvement Initiatives Delivered
Core Competencies
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Customer Focus
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Leadership
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Operational Excellence
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Strategic Thinking
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Communication
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Accountability
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Team Development
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Problem Solving
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Collaboration
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Continuous Improvement
Qualifacts is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.