Head of Department, Physician Billing | Abteilungsleiter (m/w/d) Arztabrechnung

Kassenärztliche Vereinigung Westfalen-Lippe (KVWL)

Dortmund, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Deutschland
Published Jan 16, 2026
Full-time
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Job Summary

This is a leadership opportunity to join the Kassenärztliche Vereinigung Westfalen-Lippe (KVWL) in Dortmund as the Head of the Physician Billing Department. The successful candidate will be responsible for the strategic and operational development of the billing center, leading a team of 65 employees and three team leaders. Day-to-day tasks involve ensuring the accurate and timely verification of medical and psychotherapeutic services, optimizing internal processes, managing interfaces with other departments, and acting as a key contact for physicians regarding billing inquiries. This role requires a background in healthcare management or business administration, significant leadership experience, and expert knowledge of German healthcare billing regulations (EBM, SGB V). This position offers a stable, future-proof career in the healthcare sector with flexible working options and comprehensive benefits.

Required Skills

Education

University degree in Health Management or Business Administration, or completed advanced training as a Specialist in Healthcare Management, or comparable qualification.

Experience

  • Several years of relevant professional experience in a leadership position
  • Professional experience in healthcare billing and accounting
  • Knowledge of the Uniform Evaluation Standard (EBM)
  • Knowledge of the Federal Master Agreement for Physicians (BMV-Ä)
  • Knowledge of the Fifth Book of the German Social Code (SGB V)

Languages

German (Fluent)

Additional

  • Located in Dortmund, Germany.