Accounts Receivables AR Director (Healthcare) - Aventura Health Group

Aventura Health Group is seeking an experienced Accounts Receivable (AR) Director to lead and oversee our AR personnel across multiple Skilled Nursing Facilities, as well as our outsourced billing partner. In this leadership role, you will be responsible for ensuring seamless communication and alignment between internal teams and our billing company, optimizing cash flow, and ensuring that payer sources are billed accurately and in a timely manner. This is a multi-state organization and we prefer someone with experience in OH/PA/FL states.

Key Responsibilities:

• Leadership & Team Management: Direct and manage the Accounts Receivable personnel within our skilled nursing facilities, as well as the outsourced billing company, ensuring strong collaboration, clear communication, and alignment with organizational goals.

• Cash Flow Optimization: Take charge of AR operations, monitoring cash flow performance, identifying bottlenecks, and ensuring timely payment collection across all payer sources (Medicare, Medicaid, private pay, etc.).

• Payer Source Management: Oversee the billing process for all payer sources, ensuring that claims are submitted accurately, on time, and in compliance with payer requirements, reducing denials and speeding up reimbursements.

• Goal Alignment & Monitoring: Set clear goals and KPIs for both internal AR teams and the outsourced billing company. Regularly track progress, review results, and drive continuous improvement to ensure revenue targets are met.

• Communication & Coordination: Serve as the primary point of contact between internal AR staff, outsourced billing teams, and external stakeholders. Foster strong communication to ensure timely updates, issue resolution, and alignment on financial objectives.

• Reporting & Analysis: Monitor and analyze AR aging reports, payer trends, and collection efforts. Provide regular updates and insights to senior leadership on cash flow status, AR aging, and payer performance.

• Process Improvement: Identify opportunities to streamline AR processes, improve efficiency, and reduce the overall AR cycle time. Lead initiatives to implement best practices and automation where appropriate.

• Compliance & Audits: Ensure compliance with all relevant healthcare billing regulations and standards. Work with auditors and internal teams to resolve issues and ensure accurate and compliant billing practices.

• Problem Resolution: Lead the effort to resolve any payer or billing disputes, working closely with both internal and external teams to ensure timely and accurate resolution.

Qualifications:

• Proven Leadership Experience: 5+ years of experience in AR management, preferably in a healthcare or skilled nursing facility environment, with 2+ years in a supervisory or director-level role overseeing both in-house and outsourced teams.

• Strong Understanding of AR & Billing Processes: In-depth knowledge of Medicare, Medicaid, and private payer billing, as well as familiarity with various payer-specific requirements and claims processes.

• Excellent Communication Skills: Ability to manage and foster relationships with both internal teams and external billing companies, ensuring that all parties are aligned and working toward common goals.

• Problem-Solving & Analytical Skills: Strong analytical abilities to monitor AR metrics, resolve discrepancies, and drive improvements in cash flow and collections.

• Technology Proficiency: Proficient in AR software, healthcare billing systems, preferably PCC PointClick Care and RFMA, and Microsoft Office Suite. Experience with billing automation tools and data analysis platforms a plus.

• Organizational & Time Management Skills: Ability to handle multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment, ensuring deadlines are met and goals are achieved.

• Bachelor’s Degree or Equivalent Experience: A degree in Accounting, Finance, Healthcare Administration, or a related field is preferred.

What We Offer:

• Competitive Salary: Attractive compensation package based on experience and qualifications.

• Professional Growth: Opportunities for career advancement and leadership development within a growing healthcare organization.

• Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, Dental & Vision coverage, Life, Robust PTO with Work-Life Balance, Wellness with unlimited free telehealth, more

• Supportive Work Environment: Join a team-oriented organization where your expertise will have a direct impact on improving financial outcomes and operational efficiency across multiple facilities.