Lead Biller
Rockville, MD - USA
Job Summary
Schedule: Monday Friday 8:30 AM 5:00 PM Reports To: Revenue Cycle Manager
About the Role
Build Accuracy. Drive Clarity. Power Care.
Our client is seeking a detail-oriented and motivated Senior Medical Billing Specialist to support the financial operations that make their mission possible helping children and families thrive.
Youll play a key role in ensuring that billing claims and payments are handled with precision professionalism and care. As a senior member of the billing team youll manage complex cases guide colleagues and help maintain the accuracy and efficiency that keep a multi-disciplinary pediatric practice running smoothly.
What Youll Do
- Lead and oversee daily billing operations for therapy services ensuring timely and accurate claim submission and reimbursement
- Review prepare and submit complex insurance claims while supporting team members with escalated billing issues and claim resolution
- Monitor accounts receivable analyze aging reports and drive follow-up efforts on unpaid denied or underpaid claims
- Serve as the primary point of contact for billing staff questions providing training coaching and ongoing support to improve team performance and accuracy
- Coordinate insurance verification benefits review pre-authorizations and documentation requirements to minimize claim delays and denials
- Collaborate with insurance carriers to resolve claim discrepancies appeals and payment issues efficiently
- Communicate professionally with patients regarding balances billing concerns payment plans and insurance-related questions
- Maintain accurate records of billing activity payments adjustments and correspondence in compliance with HIPAA and organizational standards
- Identify opportunities to improve billing workflows reporting and revenue cycle efficiency making recommendations to leadership
- Stay informed on payer regulations billing requirements coding updates and compliance standards ensuring the billing team remains current and aligned
- Partner closely with therapists administrative staff and leadership to support operational and financial goals
Qualifications
- 7 years of medical billing experience preferably in behavioral health therapy or healthcare settings
- Prior leadership supervisory or mentoring experience within a billing or revenue cycle team strongly preferred
- Advanced knowledge of insurance verification claim submission denials management appeals pre-authorizations and accounts receivable processes
- Strong understanding of HIPAA compliance and payer regulations
- Excellent organizational analytical and problem-solving skills with high attention to detail
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to support both patients and internal staff professionally
- Ability to manage multiple priorities work independently and lead collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
- Experience with EHR and medical billing software systems preferred
- Preferred: Associate degree or certification in medical billing and coding
What Our Client Offers
- Competitive pay and benefits package
- Medical dental and vision insurance (with HSA option)
- Company-paid life insurance and short-term disability
- 401(k) with employer match
- Generous paid time off and holidays
- Ongoing professional development and advancement opportunities
- A collaborative culture that values integrity accuracy and impact
Why Our Client
Every role contributes directly to the quality of care delivered. Join a mission-driven team and help ensure every claim and every family is cared for with excellence.