Essen Health Care · 4 months ago
DIRECTOR , ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE
Bronx, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
7+ years expEssen Health Care is the largest privately held multispecialty medical group in the Bronx, providing high-quality healthcare services. The Director of Accounts Receivable will oversee collections and AR operations, ensuring timely billing and compliance with various payer types while leading teams to improve financial performance.
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Responsibilities
Lead and manage all aspects of Accounts Receivable (AR) operations, including billing, collections, payment posting, reconciliation, underpayment resolution, and bad debt management
Monitor AR aging reports and key performance metrics to reduce Days Sales Outstanding (DSO) and bad debt through effective collection strategies and performance improvements
Oversee monthly revenue close processes, ensure accurate GL reconciliation, and deliver timely AR-related financial reports to executive leadership
Develop and maintain KPI dashboards to ensure data integrity, identify trends, and drive strategic improvements in collections and cash flow
Serve as a subject matter expert on Medicare, Medicaid, and Managed Care billing guidelines, ensuring compliance and resolution of denials, rejections, and appeals
Coordinate closely with Operations leaders and offshore teams to streamline workflows, strengthen accountability, and enhance AR performance across all regions
Create, standardize, and maintain SOPs for AR processes to ensure global consistency and operational excellence
Provide leadership, coaching, and performance feedback to AR staff; conduct regular team meetings and foster a culture of accountability, accuracy, and continuous improvement
Collaborate with cross-functional departments — including Revenue Cycle, Operations, and Finance — to resolve complex issues and improve the customer and provider experience
Support internal and external audits and ad-hoc reporting requests, ensuring accuracy and timely delivery
Qualification
Required
Minimum of 7-10 years of progressive experience in accounts receivable
At least 2+ years in a leadership role, including strong offshore team oversight
Proficiency in EHR systems and AR software (eCW required)
Strong leadership, analytical, and communication skills
Expertise in Process Improvement
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (MBA a plus)
Ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment and drive process improvements
Preferred
Experience in large outpatient healthcare settings (preferred over hospital, home health, or charitable organizations)
Demonstrated success managing large-scale AR operations with measurable results in collections and DSO reduction
Proven ability to coordinate with Operations and offshore teams to drive efficiencies and align with business goals
Strong acumen for automation, AI integration, and revenue cycle technology; prior experience implementing or leveraging these tools is highly desirable
eClinicalWorks (eCW) experience preferred, but not required
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and leadership skills, with the ability to communicate effectively across all organizational levels
Company
Essen Health Care
Essen Health Care is a premiere healthcare network in New York with over 400 providers across Manhattan, Bronx, Queens, Staten Island, Long Island and Westchester County.
501-1000 employees
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Funding
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Kain Capital
2024-04-30Private Equity
Leadership Team
Durga Dhanikonda
Chief Information Security & Technology Officer (CISO & CTO)
Ranjan Munjal
Chief Financial Officer
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