Associate Director of Revenue Cycle

Pay:  $100 - 125k
Location:  Atlanta, GA (Remote)

Prestige Staffing is looking for an Associate Director level candidate who would be focused on supporting the revenue cycle functions for the surgical services department of a well known Medical Center. This direct hire role demands a results-oriented leader with strong leadership, extensive revenue cycle management experience, and exceptional people skills to coordinate across departments, enhance efficiency, and implement strategies to boost revenue generation, cash collections and manage stakeholder relationships.  This is a Monday - Friday 8-4:30 role with excellent benefits. Looking for someone to start ASAP. 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• This role serves as the central point of communication, coordination, and collaboration between various departments under the leadership of the Director of patient financial services.
• This role involves reviewing, assessing, and optimizing processes related to registration, pre-authorization, coding, billing, collections, reimbursement, and financial analysis to enhance revenue generation and cash collections while ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Strong leadership and ability to successfully manage stakeholder relationships, analytical skills, and a deep understanding of the end-to-end billing processes are essential for success in this position.
• Key responsibilities include overseeing the entire revenue cycle from patient scheduling to final payment, monitoring key performance indicators (KPIs), and implementing strategies to improve efficiency and maximize collections.
• The Associate Director collaborates with operational leaders, fostering strong relationships and collaboration with providers, section leaders, colleagues and staff.
• The role also entails analyzing revenue cycle data, preparing financial reports for senior management, and working with the IT department to optimize revenue cycle software and ensure seamless integration with other systems.
• In addition, the Associate Director supervises and mentor staff, providing training and professional development opportunities.
• Ensuring compliance with all relevant healthcare regulations, the role includes developing policies and procedures to mitigate revenue cycle risks and maintain adherence to compliance standards.
• This leader is responsible for monitoring operations to ensure accurate billing and coding practices, staying updated on regulatory changes, and advising the organization on necessary adjustments.
• This position also involves organizing and directing revenue optimization initiatives, managing staff performance, and collaborating with colleagues to streamline departmental processes and improve the overall patient experience and revenue cycle.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• In-depth knowledge of healthcare billing, coding, reimbursement, and compliance regulations.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret complex financial data and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Excellent leadership and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively manage a team and collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders.
• Proficiency in revenue cycle management software and Microsoft Office suite.
• Prefer someone who knows EPIC
• Able to pass criminal background, OIG, and drug test. 

EDUCATION:

• Bachelor's Degree in a healthcare or related field with 10 years healthcare experience or 8 years revenue cycle experience, 4 of which must be supervisory OR any combination of equivalent education and experience.