billing lead ( Healthcare operations / aba rcm) - a202Pearl Talent

Job Description:IndustryHealthcare Operations / Revenue Cycle Management (RCM)Work ArrangementRemoteJob TypeFull-timeWork ScheduleMonday-Friday, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Eastern Standard Time (EST)Locations:
LATAM (Brazil, Colombia, Mexico, Argentina)
Philippines
Other remote regions with strong English communication and role-relevant experience
About Pearl TalentPearl works with the top 1% of candidates from around the world and connects them with the best startups in the US and EU. Our clients have raised over $5B in aggregate and are backed by companies like OpenAI, a16z, and Founders Fund. They're looking for the sharpest, hungriest candidates who they can consistently promote and work with over many years. Candidates we've hired have been flown out to the US and EU to work with their clients, and even promoted to roles that match folks onshore in the US.Hear why we exist, what we believe in, and who we're building for:Why Work with Us?
At Pearl, we're not just another recruiting firm-we connect you with exceptional opportunities to work alongside visionary US and EU founders. Our focus is on placing you in roles where you can grow, be challenged, and build long-term, meaningful careers.About the CompanyOur client is a rapidly growing healthcare operations company that supports behavioral health and ABA organizations with end-to-end revenue cycle management. They build scalable, technology-driven systems that streamline billing, improve cash flow predictability, and help provider groups deliver high-quality patient care without administrative bottlenecks.Role OverviewThe Billing Lead is responsible for owning the full revenue cycle for ABA providers, including eligibility, authorizations, clean claims, denials resolution, payer communication, posting, and reconciliation. This role plays a critical part in ensuring timely payouts, accurate billing workflows, and operational visibility across the organization. The work requires a blend of hands-on RCM execution, process optimization, and cross-functional collaboration with Intake, Scheduling, Payroll, Product, and operational teams. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced, scaling environment and brings deep ABA billing expertise, technical accuracy, and strong operational leadership.Your ImpactYou will ensure predictable and timely revenue recognition across multiple ABA provider groups. Your expertise will directly drive clean claims submission, reduce denial rates, accelerate cash collection timelines, and strengthen payer relationships. You will enhance internal billing infrastructure, streamline workflows, and influence improvements in tooling, automation, and reporting. Your leadership will help establish scalable systems that support growth, operational efficiency, and consistent financial performance for partner clinics.Core ResponsibilitiesRevenue Cycle Operations
Oversee end-to-end billing for all credentialed ABA providers and clinics.
Review and submit clean claims across Medicaid, commercial, and Tricare plans.
Ensure accurate charge capture aligned with session logs, EVV data, and authorizations.
Monitor clearinghouse rejections and correct errors within 24-48 hours.
Manage denials, appeals, adjudications, and ongoing payer follow-up.
Post EOBs/ERAs and reconcile deposits consistently and accurately.
Authorizations & Eligibility
Oversee benefit checks, eligibility verification, and VOB workflows.
Manage initial and ongoing prior authorizations for all clients.
Track expiring authorizations and coordinate renewals with BCBAs and Intake teams.
Ensure alignment between authorization limits, units, and billing operations.
Compliance & Coding
Maintain payer-specific rules across Medicaid, commercial, and Tricare.
Ensure CPT coding accuracy (97151, 97153, 97155, 97156), modifiers, and documentation compliance.
Collaborate with Product to resolve rule gaps and support billing automation improvements.
Leadership & Collaboration
Build, mentor, and manage billing specialists as the function scales.
Develop SOPs, QA workflows, billing playbooks, and training materials.
Partner with operational teams on claim statuses, blockers, and expectations.
Work with Product/Engineering to enhance billing, posting, COB, and analytics tools.
Reporting & Analytics
Maintain dashboards covering cash collected, AR aging, denials, and claim status.
Identify trends, risk areas, and payer behavior changes.
Provide leadership visibility into revenue cycle health and performance metrics.
Requirements:Must-Haves (Required)
3-5+ years of ABA medical billing or RCM experience.
Deep understanding of ABA coding, modifiers, EVV, Medicaid rules, and authorization workflows.
Experience supporting high-volume billing operations (20+ providers).
Excellent written communication and documentation discipline.
Ability to collaborate with engineering/design teams on tooling improvements.
High attention to detail, accuracy, and operational follow-through.
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, scaling startup environment.
Nice-to-Haves (Preferred)
Experience with MSO structures or group NPI models.
Background scaling RCM operations or leading billing teams.
Familiarity with CO Medicaid, TX Medicaid, Tricare West, and multi-state commercial plans.
Tools ProficiencyMust-Haves (Required)
Candid
Availity
CO Medicaid InterChange / Gainwell
TX Medicaid TMHP
Tricare West (PGBA)
Payspan
Clearinghouses
ERA/EOB posting tools
Timekeeping / EVV-integrated systems
Internal RCM tracking dashboards
Nice-to-Haves (Preferred)
Zelis
UHC Provider Express
Cigna/Evernorth portals
Aetna Medicaid portals
Optum provider tools
Benefits:
Competitive Salary: Based on experience and portfolio quality
Remote Work: Fully remote-work from anywhere
Performance-Based Bonus: Based on creative quality and timely project delivery
Creative Growth: Long-term opportunity to lead major campaigns or projects
Generous PTO: In accordance with company policy
Health Coverage for Philippines-based talents: HMO coverage after 3 months for full-time employees
Direct Mentorship: Guidance from international industry experts
Learning & Development: Ongoing access to resources for professional growth
Our Recruitment Process * Application
Screening
Top-Grading Interview
Skills Assessment (1 internal, 2 from the client)
Client Interview
Job Offer
Client Onboarding
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Pearl Talent

Metro Manila
Permanent
Full-time