REVENUE CYCLE DIRECTOR

Location: Middletown, NYJob Requirements: The Revenue Cycle Director is responsible for the day to day management of billing, payment posting, collections and verification/authorizations.   Also, qualified candidates will possess supervisory experience with the ability to perform and write formal staff evaluations, provide feedback, and offer mentoring opportunities to allow staff to grow and achieve agency outcomes Primary Functions: ·         Responsible for oversight of billing team of up to 8 staff ·         Supervisory position in charge of maintaining billing systems, insurance verification/authorization management, directing billing, and collections ·         Clear understanding and working knowledge of claims processing, payer denials and appeals processes ·         Monitors and evaluates work productivity standards including identified Key Performance Indicators of billing team and individual staff for total revenue, collection rates, days receivables outstanding, and claim denials; supervise, coach and take necessary action to facilitate achievement of performance targets ·         Proactively reviews payer aging reports and establishes achievable goals for accounts receivable reduction and/or cash acceleration. Notifies leaders of potential systemic issues and high risk/high exposure situations.  Recommends and implements solutions for resolving aging receivables ·         Understands and can effectively back-up any position within the Billing Finance unit for which they supervise.  Develops cross-training plans for staff to accommodate times of vacancy/absence ·         Maintains billing and accounts receivable guidelines by writing and updating policies and procedures including recommends changes to departmental procedures, and work flow to promote process improvements. ·         Compiles and distributes to leaders analytical reports weekly, biweekly, and monthly on productivity,  billing, collections, denials, and write-offs for monitoring operations and updating financial systems ·         Complies with federal, state, and local legal requirements by understanding existing and new legislation; enforcing adherence to requirements; advising management on needed actions. ·         Possess intermediate computer skills which include knowledge of word processor, spreadsheet, and database software and file maintenance.  Responsible to create and design useful spreadsheets & databases independently and utilizes skills to assist and train others. ·         Write formal staff evaluations, provide feedback to the staff, and offer mentoring opportunities to allow staff to grow and achieve agency outcomes. ·         Responsible for communicating effectively with staff and leaders on a consistent basis Qualifications: ·         High school diploma or equivalent required.  ·         Knowledge of basic accounting principles, business administration, and computer systems as normally acquired through completion of two (2) years of college, business or technical school (Preferred) ·         5 years of experience in healthcare revenue cycle management and/or medical billing processes including knowledge of ICD-10, CPT, and HCPCS codes required ·         5 years of progressive related supervisory experience required ·         Experience with Electronic Health Record (EHR) systems Medical Billing Clearinghouses ·         Applicants will possess intermediate computer skills with demonstrated strengths in Excel and database software ·         Applicants must have strong problem solving and analytical skills ·         Applicants must be able to lead and work effectively in a team environment and independently when necessary