Accounts Receivable Manager

Lifepoint Health®

Manager, Accounts Receivable overseeing billing and collections for multiple healthcare facilities. Leading performance and compliance in accounts receivable operations.

Posted 5/12/2026full-timeRemote • Tennessee • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Ensure staff accurately perform billing, collections, and accounts receivable follow‑up for multiple facilities across all payer types.
Partner closely on accounts receivable strategy, performance, and revenue cycle initiatives.
Maintain financial integrity of daily operations through continuous monitoring of AR performance, productivity metrics, and workflow efficiency.
Provide professional, operational, and technical guidance to AR staff; address escalated issues related to payer responses, account balances, and patient or family inquiries.
Serve as administrator for payer portals and website access as needed to support staff efficiency and security.
Ensure accurate capture, posting, reconciliation, and maintenance of all financial transactions, adjustments, and balances in alignment with payer mix and acuity across facilities.
Communicate effectively with Utilization Review departments to ensure timely and accurate exchange of information impacting billing, authorizations, and denials.
Assign and manage staff work queues through billing software; monitor progress and ensure timely completion of assigned tasks.
Maintain ongoing communication with facility Business Office Managers to address facility‑specific AR issues and operational needs.
Develop, implement, monitor, and evaluate AR quality assurance processes to ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, payer requirements, and internal policies.
Recommend, develop, and update accounts receivable policies and procedures to support operational consistency and best practices.
Review and approve all adjustments and refunds to ensure accuracy, compliance, and appropriate documentation.
Attend, prepare for, and actively participate in weekly accounts receivable review calls.
Support month‑end A/R close activities, including reconciliation, reporting, and variance resolution.
Participate in the hiring, training, supervision, and performance evaluation of assigned accounts receivable staff.
Conduct routine audits of collection documentation and notes to assess effectiveness, identify training needs, and address performance or corrective actions as appropriate.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Associate’s degree in business administration, healthcare administration, or related field from an accredited school required.
4 years of experience in medical billing and management required.
1 year of experience in behavioral healthcare required.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

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Hard Skills & Tools

billingcollectionsaccounts receivablefinancial transactionsreconciliationquality assuranceauditingperformance metricsworkflow efficiencypayer requirements

Soft Skills

communicationleadershipoperational guidanceproblem-solvingteam managementtrainingperformance evaluationcollaborationstrategic planningcustomer service

Certifications

Associate’s degree in business administrationAssociate’s degree in healthcare administration