Description The Account Manager is responsible for leading and overseeing the end-to-end accounts receivable and revenue cycle operations for assigned anesthesia practice clients. This includes AR follow-up, denial prevention and resolution, accurate coding, and client reporting. The ideal candidate will bring in-depth knowledge of anesthesia billing complexities, payer guidelines, and compliance standards, while maintaining a sharp focus on operational KPIs and client service excellence. Primary Responsibilities: Anesthesia-Specific Revenue Cycle Management + Oversee all accounts receivable functions for anesthesia clients, including charge capture, claim submission, payment posting, denial management, and appeals. + Monitor anesthesia-specific billing scenarios such as concurrency, medical direction, base and time units, and modifiers (e.g., AA, QK, QX, QY, QZ). + Ensure compliance with Medicare, Medicaid, and commercial payer guidelines for anesthesia services. Client Relationship Management + Act as the primary point of contact for anesthesia practice clients, maintaining high levels of client satisfaction through regular updates, responsiveness, and strategic guidance. + Conduct monthly or quarterly client meetings to review performance dashboards and financial trends. Reporting and Data Analysis + Develop and present AR aging reports, denial trends, and collection performance using advanced Excel skills (vlookups, pivot tables, Power Pivot, macros). + Provide analysis of key anesthesia KPIs, such as case volume trends, payer mix, net collection rates, and AR > 90 days. Financial Optimization and Denial Management + Collaborate with coding, billing, and payer teams to proactively reduce denials, increase clean claim rates, and improve first-pass payment rates. + Establish root-cause analyses for recurring issues and implement corrective action plans with internal teams and clients. Strategic Process Improvement + Leverage practice management and billing platforms to improve workflows and automation. + Recommend and implement process enhancements based on analytics and performance monitoring. Compliance and Quality Control + Ensure that all AR activities comply with HIPAA, federal/state billing regulations, and payer-specific requirements. + Conduct internal audits of claim accuracy, coding compliance, and documentation standards for anesthesia procedures. Leadership and Team Collaboration + Lead and mentor AR and billing support staff, fostering a high-performing and accountable culture. + Collaborate with anesthesia providers, schedulers, coders, and internal leadership to align on goals and execution. Requirements Qualifications + Education: High school diploma or GED required; Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in healthcare administration, business, or related field preferred. + Experience: Minimum 5 years of revenue cycle experience, with at least 2 years in anesthesia billing or anethesia AR follow-up preferred. + Technical Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (including vlookups, pivot tables, Power Pivot, macros) and experience with billing systems (e.g., AdvancedMD, eClinicalWorks, Epic, or similar). Familiarity with ANSI 835/837 files and clearinghouse reports preferred. + Professional Traits: + Highly organized and detail-oriented. + Strong critical thinking and analytical skills. + Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines. + Excellent verbal and written communication skills in a client-facing environment. + Self-motivated and team-oriented. Robert Half is the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles. Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/mobile-app) and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more. All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information. © 2025 Robert Half. An Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veterans. By clicking “Apply Now,” you’re agreeing to Robert Half’s Terms of Use (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/terms) .