Position Title : Claims Resolution Manager
Company Overview :
Upward Health is an in-home, multidisciplinary medical group providing 24 / 7 whole-person care. Our clinical team treats physical, behavioral, and social health needs when and where a patient needs help. Everyone on our team from our doctors, nurses, and Care Specialists to our HR, Technology, and Business Services staff are driven by a desire to improve the lives of our patients. We are able to treat a wide range of needs everything from addressing poorly controlled blood sugar to combatting anxiety to accessing medically tailored meals because we know that health requires care for the whole person. Its no wonder 98% of patients report being fully satisfied with Upward Health!
Job Title & Role Description :
The Claims Resolution Manager leads the end-to-end process of resolving outstanding and denied medical claims. This role ensures timely reimbursement, compliance with payer requirements, and optimal revenue cycle performance. The ideal candidate is a problem solver who blends deep knowledge of healthcare revenue cycle operations with team-building and payer relationship skills.
Key Responsibilities :
Direct and manage the claims resolution team to ensure prompt follow-up on unpaid, denied, or underpaid claims.
Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) such as days in A / R, denial rate, and cash collections.
Ensure all activities comply with federal and state regulations, payer contracts, and HIPAA requirements.
Recruit, train, and mentor claims resolution staff.
Qualifications :
Expertise in Medicare, Medicaid, and commercial payer rules, including value-based and risk-bearing arrangements.
Advanced Microsoft Excel proficiency, including pivot tables, v-lookups, and complex formula building for data analysis and reporting.
Experience with Salesforce Health Cloud and Athenahealth (Athena) practice management / EHR systems.
Bachelors degree in healthcare administration, finance, or related field (or equivalent experience).
Key Competencies :
Upward Health is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to attracting, retaining, and maximizing the performance of a diverse and inclusive workforce. This job description is a general outline of duties performed and is not to be misconstrued as encompassing all duties performed within the position.
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