AR Manager

At Unifeye Vision Partners (UVP) our mission is simple: to partner with leading eye care practices and support them in their quest to improve the quality of their patients' lives. We are building the leading, nationally recognized integrated eye care community in the country through these partnerships and our commitment to upholding our mission and core values.UVP has an opening for a Regional AR Manager. This position can be hybrid in Bloomington or fully remote.SUMMARYThe Regional Accounts Receivable Manager is responsible for overseeing AR operations across multiple locations, ensuring timely collections, accuracy in billing, and optimization of revenue cycle performance. This role partners closely with leadership, RCM departments, and technology teams to improve cash flow, leverage AI-driven tools, reduce aging, and drive operational efficiency. Starting pay is $65,000-$75,000/year.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESLead and manage AR operations across assigned regions, including collections, follow-up, and denial managementMonitor and analyze AR performance metrics (aging, cash collections, DSO, denial trends) and implement improvement strategiesEnsure timely and accurate resolution of outstanding accounts, including payer and patient balancesCollaborate closely with RCM departments (front-end, coding, billing, and patient access) to identify and resolve revenue cycle gapsPartner with IT and vendors to implement and optimize AI and automation tools that enhance AR workflows, prioritization, and collections performanceProvide insights into trends impacting collections such as payer delays, denial patterns, and patient responsibilityOversee escalated accounts and support resolution of complex payer issuesDrive process improvements to enhance efficiency, reduce AR days, and improve cash flowEnsure compliance with payer requirements, state regulations, and organizational policiesLead, develop, and mentor the AR team, including setting performance expectations, coaching staff, managing productivity, and fostering accountability and performance excellencePartner with leadership to support strategic initiatives, reporting needs, and financial goalsQUALIFICATIONSBachelor's degree in Healthcare Administration, Finance, Business, or related field (or equivalent experience)5+ years of revenue cycle or accounts receivable experience, preferably in healthcare2+ years of leadership or management experienceStrong understanding of billing, collections, payer processes, and denial managementExperience working with multiple sites or regional operations preferredSKILLS & COMPETENCIESStrong analytical and problem-solving skillsAbility to interpret AR data and translate into actionable strategiesExperience with AI-enabled revenue cycle tools, automation, and workflow optimization preferredEffective communication and stakeholder management across departmentsDetail-oriented with strong organizational skillsAbility to prioritize and manage multiple initiatives in a fast-paced environmentProficient in revenue cycle systems and Microsoft Office toolsPREFERRED EXPERIENCEExperience with multi-site healthcare organizationsKnowledge of state-specific collection regulations (e.g., MN guidelines if applicable)Familiarity with EMR/PM systems, analytics platforms, and AI-driven revenue cycle toolsSUCCESS MEASURESReduction in AR days and aging bucketsImprovement in cash collections and collection ratesDecrease in denials and reworkEffective adoption and impact of AI/automation toolsTimely resolution of outstanding accountsTeam performance and engagementBENEFITSHealth Insurance (medical, dental, vision, HSA)Paid Time Off (PTO)Holiday Pay401K Retirement Savings PlanOther Benefits: Accident, Hospital Indemnity, Critical Illness, Life/AD&D, Disability, Commuter, Dependent Care, Adoption & Surrogate, Pet InsuranceEmployee Assistance ProgramEmployee DiscountsUnifeye Vision Partners provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.