Lead Healthcare Billing Team - Supervisor Role

Job Description

Job Description

Founded in 1970 as South Philadelphia Health Action and subsequently incorporated as Greater Philadelphia Health Action, GPHA is a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) with a commitment to provide compassionate and affordable medical, dental and behavioral healthcare services regardless of an individual’s ability to pay.

We are presently seeking a Billing Supervisor to work in our Billing Department at GPHA’s Executive Offices.

The Billing Supervisor is responsible for overseeing daily operations of the reimbursement department, managing medical and behavioral billing, resolving billing issues, and ensuring efficient processing of patient accounts. They maximize cash flow, minimize bad debt, and meet departmental productivity and accuracy goals. Responsibilities include coding, error resolution, and timely collection of receivables. The supervisor manages staff training, evaluations, and performance, while staying updated on billing requirements and industry standards. They ensure compliance with GPHA's safety, infection control, and emergency protocols, and participate in meetings and professional development activities.

Minimum requirements: Must have an Associate's Degree in Accounting or Business Administration, or a Certified Professional Coder (CPC) certification from the American Academy of Professional Coders (Supervisors can obtain CPC certification within one year). A minimum of two years' experience in ambulatory or outpatient settings, ideally with ICD-9-CM and CPT coding. Hospital billing experience is acceptable. Five years of experience in data entry or A/R claims follow-up is required. You must have a solid understanding of ICD-9-CM and CPT coding systems. Knowledge of medical terminology is required. Familiarity with physician billing for governmental, managed care, and commercial payers is essential. Strong analytical, interpersonal, and leadership skills are needed. Must be able to work independently, stay motivated, and handle multiple tasks with little supervision.

GPHA offers GREAT PAY, Performance BONUSES, Comprehensive Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and LTD Insurance. We also offer 401k with a very lucrative company match, Employee Assistance and Self-Care, and Professional Activity, Educational, and Tuition Reimbursements, Paid Vacation, Paid Sick, Paid Personal Days, Paid Educational Days, Holiday Pay, Loan Forgiveness, and Free Malpractice Insurance...and many positions have Flexible, Hybrid or REMOTE WORK Schedules.

Local candidates only please.

At Greater Philadelphia Health Action, Inc. (GPHA), we respect diversity and promote equity through action, advocacy, and policy through a dedicated team of representatives committed to listening, learning, and enacting systemic change. We create different channels, outlets, and programs to enhance safe spaces within GPHA, creating a shared understanding and language around justice, diversity, equity, and inclusion. GPHA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. GPHA does not and will not discriminate in employment and personnel practices to include hiring, transferring and promotion practices on the basis of race, color, sex, age, handicap, disability, religion, religious creed, ancestry, national origin, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law.