Manager, Revenue Cycle Operations

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Manager of Revenue Cycle Operations will be responsible for daily operations of the accounts receivable and follow up functions of the Steward Healthcare with emphasis on special projects and audits. The manager is passionate about the mechanics of successful payer collections and seeks innovative solutions with their team to optimize performance. This individual will be highly skilled in the use and understanding of, medical billing software; knowledgeable of payer rules and payer/provider workflows that result in optimal reimbursement; and have an innate interest in analytical research.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:• Maintain knowledge of payer rules, regulations and guidelines to ensure ethical and compliant standards and provide continued education for staff as appropriate• Provide analysis and data driven recommendations to senior management• Design and implement policies, protocols and systems to improve productivity, efficiency and customer service, as well as, enhance revenue acquisition.• Monitors and assigns daily workload to the AR team to optimize load-balancing and staff acuity.• Demonstrate ability to set priorities and manage multiple projects simultaneously• Develops and implements monitoring mechanisms to track AR claim productivity, identifying and providing additional training where needed.• Demonstrates respect and regard for the dignity of all patients, families, visitors, and fellow employees to ensure a professional, responsible, and courteous environment.• Designs, establishes and maintains an organizational structure and staffing model to accomplish the organization's goals and objectives in an effective manner; recruits, trains, coaches and evaluates AR staff members.• Works to assure program compliance with all applicable federal and state rules, regulations and laws related to healthcare billing.• Conduct regular staff meetings to review productivity metrics, reaffirm weekly/monthly goals, provide coaching/training and ensure work is appropriately prioritized• Demonstrate excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS:• Working knowledge of CPT-4, HCPCS, revenue codes and ICD-9/10 coding.• Proficient with Revenue Cycle Management software -• Strong written and oral communication skills.• Understanding of the organization's goals and objectives.• Self-motivated and directed.• Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-growth, fast-paced environment.• Experience working in a team-oriented, collaborative environment.• Strong customer-service orientation.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/LICENSURE/TECHNICAL/OTHER:• Education: Bachelor's Degree in Health Information Management, Business or Health Administration preferred.• Experience: At least 3 years' experience in AR management, medical practice revenue cycle, Third Party Payor work, or related health care field. • Minimum of 2 years' management experience.• Software/Hardware: Intermediate or Advanced knowledge of MS Excel & MS Word required.