Lead Medical Biller

Speromd•Northbrook, IL

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Lead Medical Biller plays an important role in supporting the day-to-day operations and performance of the billing department. Reporting to the Senior Billing Manager and working closely with the Billing Manager, this position serves as a key resource for billing staff and leadership. The Lead Medical Biller will help oversee revenue cycle workflows, support billing accuracy and compliance, analyze performance trends, and provide training and mentorship to team members. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced medical billing professional who is ready to take on additional responsibility and contribute to a high-performing team.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required
3+ years of experience in medical billing, revenue cycle management, healthcare finance, or a related healthcare setting.
Strong knowledge of insurance follow-up, accounts receivable, denials management, appeals, and reimbursement processes.
Working knowledge of medical billing regulations and industry practices.
Experience with Epic is required
Understanding of CPT and ICD-10 coding concepts.
Advanced proficiency with Google Sheets.
Demonstrated experience training, mentoring, or supporting the development of team members.
Strong organizational, analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.
Demonstrated leadership skills with a proactive, solutions-oriented approach.

Nice To Haves

Associate or Bachelor's degree in healthcare administration, business, or a related field preferred.

Responsibilities

Serve as a key resource for insurance billing, collections, denial management, reimbursement practices, and revenue cycle processes.
Lead and oversee core billing functions, including insurance accounts receivable (A/R), payment posting, and daily revenue reconciliation.
Partner with the Billing Manager and Senior Billing Manager to monitor revenue cycle KPIs, identify trends, evaluate payer denial patterns, and recommend process improvements.
Provide training, mentorship, and ongoing support to Billing Representatives to promote accuracy, productivity, and professional development.
Assist with onboarding new team members and promote consistent, standardized billing workflows.
Develop and maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs), training materials, and other documentation to support knowledge sharing and compliance.
Monitor adherence to departmental policies and procedures and support regulatory compliance efforts.
Participate in departmental meetings and represent the billing team in initiatives designed to improve revenue cycle performance and operational alignment.
Support quality assurance (QA) reviews and internal audits to ensure billing accuracy and compliance with departmental standards.
Identify opportunities to improve processes, workflows, and team performance and assist with implementing solutions.
Consistently demonstrate and promote SperoMD's core values, professionalism, integrity, and commitment to excellence.