Director, Revenue Cycle

Schedule: Days: M-F

Job Location Type: Hybrid in KY or Remote

Your experience matters

At Lifepoint Health we are committed to empowering and supporting a diverse and determined workforce who can drive quality scalability and significant impact across our hospitals and communities. As a member of the Health Support Center (HSC) team youll support those that are in our facilities who are interfacing and providing care to our patients and community members to positively impact our mission of making communities healthier .

More about our team

The Director Revenue Cycle provides strategic leadership and comprehensive oversight of all revenue cycle operations across the organization including Central Business Office and facility-based business office functions. Responsible for Patient Access Billing Customer Communications Collections and revenue integrity initiatives this role ensures compliance with all regulatory coding billing and reimbursement requirements while promoting operational excellence and financial performance. Through analysis of financial and operational results the Director develops and implements strategies to improve revenue cycle effectiveness optimize reimbursement and strengthen compliance. Working collaboratively with corporate and facility leadership the Director provides guidance education and support to drive consistency in policies processes and performance standards ensuring revenue cycle operations align with organizational goals strategic objectives and the companys mission and values.

How youll contribute

ADirector Revenue Cycle who excels in this role will:

• Provide strategic leadership and oversight of all revenue cycle operations including Patient Access Billing Customer Communications Collections and Central Business Office functions.

• Direct and monitor the complete revenue cycle process from patient access through claim adjudication payment posting and accounts receivable resolution.

• Ensure compliance with all federal state and regulatory requirements including billing and coding standards HIPAA privacy regulations collections laws and payer-specific requirements.

• Safeguard the financial integrity of revenue cycle operations through effective controls audits reconciliations and revenue recognition practices.

• Partner with executive leadership corporate finance facility CFOs and operational leaders on matters related to revenue optimization reimbursement financial reporting and accounts receivable management.

• Develop implement and monitor revenue cycle performance metrics productivity standards and operational dashboards to drive continuous improvement.

• Analyze financial and operational data to identify trends root causes and opportunities for improvement implementing corrective actions to enhance reimbursement and reduce denials.

• Oversee audit readiness and ensure all revenue cycle activities are conducted in accordance with internal policies and external regulatory requirements.

• Lead develop and mentor revenue cycle teams including billing accounts receivable verification and cash posting functions while fostering a culture of accountability and high performance.

• Establish and maintain strong relationships with governmental commercial managed care and third-party payers to resolve escalated reimbursement issues and improve revenue outcomes.

• Monitor physician billing grant billing contract billing and third-party vendor performance to ensure timely accurate and compliant reimbursement practices.

• Develop maintain and standardize revenue cycle policies procedures and workflows to drive consistency efficiency and operational excellence across facilities.

• Prepare and present revenue cycle reports analyses forecasts and performance updates to executive leadership auditors and other key stakeholders.

• Provide strategic guidance education and training to facility and corporate teams regarding revenue cycle best practices regulatory changes and process improvements.

• Collaborate with cross-functional departments to support organizational goals enhance financial performance and align revenue cycle initiatives with the companys mission values and strategic objectives.

• Always exhibit the companys core values of champion patient care do the right thing embrace individuality act with kindness and making a difference together.

• Other duties as assigned.

Why join us

We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient addition to your base compensation this position also offers:

• Comprehensive Benefits:Multiple levels of medical dental and vision coverage for full-time andpart-time employees.

• Financial Protection & PTO:Life accident critical illness hospital indemnity insurance short- and long-term disability paid family leave and paid time off.

• Financial & Career Growth:Higher education and certification tuition assistance loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.

• Employee Well-being:Mental physical and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships virtual care appointments mental health services and discount programs).

• Professional Development:Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

What were looking for

• Knowledge of behavioral health care.

• Strong organizational skills.

• Ability to work collaboratively with a diverse team of healthcare professionals.
• Proficiency in using technology including Microsoft Word Excel and PowerPoint.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

• Bachelors degree in Business Administration Finance or related field from an accredited school required.

• Five years of revenue cycle management in a high volume/multi-facility environment required.

• Ability to travel up to 15% of the time

EEOC Statement

Lifepoint Healthis an Equal Opportunity Employer.Lifepoint Healthis committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.

You must be authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship.