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Job Title:
Office Manager – Interventional Pain Management (High-Volume Practice)
Position Summary
The Office Manager for a high-volume interventional pain management practice is responsible for leading daily operations, optimizing patient throughput, and overseeing a complex revenue cycle driven by procedural services. This role requires strong leadership, deep expertise in interventional pain billing, and the ability to manage fast-paced clinical and procedural workflows while maximizing reimbursement and minimizing denials.
Key Responsibilities
High-Volume Operations Management
- Oversee daily clinic and procedure schedule (high patient volume, rapid turnover)
- Coordinate provider schedules, procedure blocks, and room utilization
- Optimize patient flow from check-in through discharge
- Reduce wait times while maintaining quality of care
- Ensure adequate staffing levels to support clinic and procedure days
Interventional Procedure Coordination
- Manage scheduling and logistics for procedures such as:
- Epidural steroid injections
- Facet joint injections
- Radiofrequency ablation (RFA)
- Spinal cord stimulator (SCS) trials and implants
- Ensure all required documentation, imaging, and clearances are completed prior to procedures
- Oversee prior authorizations and medical necessity documentation
Medical Billing & Revenue Cycle Oversight
- Supervise end-to-end revenue cycle for high-dollar procedural billing
- Ensure accurate coding for interventional procedures (CPT, ICD-10, HCPCS)
- Monitor and improve:
- Charge capture accuracy
- First-pass claim acceptance rate
- Days in A/R
- Denial rates and appeals success
- Oversee billing for both professional and facility fees (if applicable)
- Ensure correct use of modifiers (e.g., 26, TC, 50, 59, RT/LT)
- Manage payer-specific requirements for interventional pain procedures
- Work closely with billing team to resolve complex claims and audits
Financial & Performance Management
- Track key performance indicators (KPIs), including:
- Daily patient volume
- Procedures per day
- Revenue per provider
- Collection rates
- Generate and review financial and operational reports
- Identify inefficiencies and implement workflow improvements to increase profitability
Team Leadership & Development
- Supervise front office, billing staff, medical assistants, and procedure coordinators
- Train staff on workflow efficiency, compliance, and patient experience
- Conduct performance evaluations and manage staffing schedules
- Foster a culture of accountability, speed, and accuracy
Compliance & Risk Management
- Ensure compliance with HIPAA, OSHA, and payer guidelines
- Maintain documentation standards for audits (especially Medicare and commercial payers)
- Stay current on pain management regulations and reimbursement changes
- Monitor for fraud, waste, and abuse risks
Patient Experience
- Ensure a smooth, efficient, and professional patient experience despite high volume
- Address patient concerns related to procedures, billing, and scheduling
- Maintain clear communication regarding financial responsibility and expectations
Qualifications
Education & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Healthcare Administration, Business, or related field (preferred)
- 5 years of experience in a medical practice, with interventional pain management strongly preferred
- 3 years in a leadership or office manager role
- Proven experience managing high-volume clinics or procedure-driven practices
Technical Expertise
- Advanced knowledge of:
- Interventional pain CPT coding (e.g., injections, RFA, SCS)
- ICD-10 diagnosis coding for chronic pain conditions
- Modifier usage and payer-specific billing rules
- Experience with prior authorizations for complex procedures
- Strong understanding of both in-office and ASC (Ambulatory Surgery Center) billing workflows
- Proficiency in EHR/EMR systems and billing software
Preferred Qualifications
- Certified Professional Coder (CPC) or equivalent certification
- Experience with spinal cord stimulator workflows and implant billing
- Familiarity with Medicare Local Coverage Determinations (LCDs) for pain procedures
- Experience managing multi-provider or multi-location practices
Work Environment
- Fast-paced, high-demand clinical and procedural setting
- Requires multitasking, rapid decision-making, and strong organizational skills
- Frequent coordination with providers, billing teams, and insurance companies
Compensation & Benefits (Customize)
- Competitive base salary performance-based bonus tied to KPIs
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- Paid time off and holidays
- Retirement plan options
- Potential incentive based on revenue cycle performance and clinic growth
Ideal Candidate Profile
- Highly organized and performance-driven
- Strong background in procedural billing and revenue optimization
- Thrives in a fast-paced, high-volume environment
- Data-driven with a focus on efficiency and profitability
- Strong leader who can manage both people and processes
Pay: $85,000.00 - $95,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Professional development assistance
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $85,000 - $95,000