Billing Coordinator at ARIZONA ARTHRITIS & RHEUMATOLOGY ASSOCIATES PC

Glendale, Arizona, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

23 Dec, 25

Salary

0.0

Posted On

24 Sep, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Customer Service, Medical Collections, Medical Billing, Accounts Receivable, Analysis, Communication, Process Improvement, Team Collaboration, Payer Policies, Denial Management, Training, Compliance, Problem Solving, Financial Reconciliation, NextGen PM System, Bilingual

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Description Named a Top Workplace in Arizona, Arizona Arthritis & Rheumatology Associates, P.C. is the largest private Rheumatology practice in the United States. The practice has over 60 providers, 15 sites and over 300 employees providing assessment and treatments for rheumatological, podiatric, and electromyography patients. Our providers work together to keep patients healthy, and are recognized for excellence in medicine and for being pioneers in new treatments, ably supported by our Research department. Our vision is to provide the best Rheumatology care, anywhere and, to balance sustainable operation with the highest possible level of patient care. We are a seeking an ambitious, friendly, positive, and compassionate Billing Coordinator to join our billing department at our business office located in Glendale. The Billing Coodinator is responsible for the proactive management of assigned payer/patient accounts, driving ownership, accountability, and results. This role serves as the primary steward of assigned AR buckets, collaborating with offshore teams, identifying trends, resolving barriers, and ensuring consistent progress toward financial targets. Through leadership, analysis, and communication, the Lead AR Coordinator directly supports the department’s goal of maintaining a strong, efficient, and patient-centered revenue cycle. Responsibilities: Own and manage an assigned payer bucket, ensuring full accountability for accounts receivable performance. Analyze AR trends, denial patterns, and payer-specific issues; escalate findings to leadership with recommended actions. Assign, monitor, and follow up on offshore team tasks via NextGen, ensuring timely account touches and resolution. Maintain clear communication and performance oversight with assigned offshore team members, holding them accountable to quality standards. Proactively identify changes in payer policies, trends in claim denials, and operational barriers impacting AR performance. Collaborate with leadership on process improvements, payer escalations, and financial reconciliation. Participate in monthly reporting cycles by providing updates on payer performance, expected collections, barriers, and success metrics. Assist with offshore and onsite team education and operational support to ensure consistency in account handling. Collaborate with clinic staff and managers to support, train, educate, inform, with anything related to patient inquiries, balances, registration, or any RCM related support. Engage in professional development opportunities including obtaining billing certifications and leadership training. Maintain compliance with departmental adjustment policies, regulatory guidelines, and documentation standards. Deliver exceptional service through timely, respectful, and solution-oriented communication with patients. Perform other duties as assigned. Learn more about AARA on our website at http://azarthritis.com Requirements Qualifications: Required High School diploma or equivalent required Exceptional customer service skills and extensive experience Medical collections, medical billing or payment experience required, 2 years Demonstrated knowledge of state & federal collections guidelines, 2 years Preferred Clinical Billing and Collections experience in a large healthcare practice, 2 years Associate’s degree or advanced education specific to business administration NextGen PM system, 1 year. Bilingual

Responsibilities

The Billing Coordinator is responsible for managing assigned payer/patient accounts and ensuring accountability for accounts receivable performance. This role involves analyzing trends, resolving issues, and collaborating with teams to maintain a patient-centered revenue cycle.