- Lead the establishment and implementation of Key Performance Indicators (“KPIs”) for revenue integrity functions;
ensure the implementation of action plans where performance is not meeting expectations; review KPI expectations
annually and adjust appropriately; recognize areas of excellence. - Develop, implement, and oversee effective and consistent operational policies, processes, tools, and educational
materials within all Revenue Integrity functional areas. - Oversee the operational performance of a system-wide, service line-based Charge Review program dedicated to
identifying charge capture issues/improvement opportunities to minimize revenue leakage, through the use of technology
enablers and proactive internal audits/reviews of charging practices. - Ensure that the CDM is compliant with regulatory and payer requirements and that all services provided have an
established charging and reconciliation methodology. - Ensure Revenue Integrity employees across all functions comply with established policies, processes, and quality
assurance programs. - Identify potential process improvements in charge capture functions, and lead the design and implementation as
required. - Monitor and facilitate service level agreements (“SLAs”) between Revenue Integrity operations and other related
functions within both Revenue Cycle and Clinical operations. This includes confirmation that charge review queues/
requests are managed appropriately. - Build strong relationships and facilitate productive communication between key Revenue Cycle stakeholders, including
peer leaders of Revenue Cycle services and core support departments (e.g., human resources, IT, finance). - Develop, implement, and manage efficient and effective operational policies, procedures, processes and performance
monitoring across all revenue integrity functions. - Ensure audit of denial management processes occurs consistently and coordinate with peers across the revenue cycle
organization, and with other related stakeholders, to identify trends and implement denial prevention/recovery programs. - Oversee, measure, and report ongoing financial and operational performance of Revenue Integrity, audit and appeals
outcomes and denial management across CCHC. - Support CCHC strategic initiatives that require involvement from revenue integrity functions as required.
- Assess direct reports’ performance on a consistent basis and provide feedback to reward effective performance and
enable proactive performance improvement steps to be taken. - Lead the establishment and implementation of Key Performance Indicators (“KPIs”) for audit and appeal functions;
ensure the implementation of action plans where performance is not meeting expectations; review KPI expectations
annually and adjust appropriately; recognize areas of excellence. - Develop reporting to support the transparency of audit and appeals outcomes
- Identify potential process improvements within the audit and appeals workflows and lead the design and
implementation as required. - Develop and monitor productivity metrics for all Revenue Integrity functional areas
- Oversees payment variance team members and workflows
- Seeks opportunities to address and remedy system and/or payer related issues causing payment variances
- Develop reporting to identify and monitor root cause payment variance issues
- Reports payment variances to executive leadership
- Challenges current working practices; identifies process improvement opportunities and presents recommendations
and solutions to management. Engages and commits to the organization’s culture of continuous improvement by
actively participating, supporting, and promoting CCHC Pillars of Excellence.
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Healthcare Management or related discipline and or equivalent
experience. - Minimum of five to seven years of relevant experience with a track record of progressively responsible positions in a
complex healthcare organization such as a multi-hospital system, large group practice or a major healthcare consulting
firm preferred. - Minimum of three to five years of supervisory/management experience.
- Strong working knowledge of billing and collection processes and functions, charging processes and general revenue
cycle management strategies, and industry best practices. - Thorough knowledge of metrics, analytics, and data synthesis in healthcare revenue integrity and revenue cycle
management to identify trends, produce reliable forecasts and projections. - Strong analytical and critical-thinking, organizational, and business process optimization skills, with in-depth ability to
develop and pursue goals, synthesize data to identify system vulnerabilities and develop and apply innovative solutions. - Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the
general public. - An understanding of the psychology of complex corporate relationships, and an ability to influence within such an
environment. - Excellent communication, leadership, delegation, and interpersonal skills.
- Above average understanding of how, when, and to what extent different hospital departments relate to and
communicate with one another.
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Job Details
Purpose of Position: Develops and executes the strategic vision for system-wide Hospital, Professional and Ancillary Services Revenue Integrity functions within CCHC’s Revenue Cycle organization. Provides leadership and oversight of key operational and financial decisions pertaining to all underlying functions. Functional areas that report to this position include Charge Description Master (“CDM”) maintenance, charge capture and reconciliation related functions, payment variance, audit and appeals management, and denials management process audit review. Additionally, this role is responsible for defining efforts and focus areas to address denial root cause issues. Confirms that metrics are met, charge entry rates and accuracy rates are achieved to meet yearly revenue goals.
Schedule Details: Full-Time, Monday-Friday, Occasional Evenings, Weekends, and Holidays. Remote candidates considered.
Organization: Cape Cod Healthcare, Inc.
Primary Location: Massachusetts-Hyannis
Department: HCI-Rev Cycle-Admin
Annual/Hourly: Annual - Based on Full Time Employment
$: 145000
$: 180000
Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Healthcare Management or related field; 5-7 years relevant experience preferred; 3-5 years supervisory/management experience; strong knowledge of billing, collections, charging, and revenue cycle management.
Key Responsibilities
- developing strategic vision
- overseeing revenue integrity
- managing denial processes
Job Details
- Category: Healthcare Services - Allied Health
- Seniority: Senior Level
- Commitment: Full Time
- Workplace: Remote — Hyannis, Massachusetts, United States
- Salary: USD 145,000 – 180,000 / year
- Languages: English
Benefits
- Retirement plan
About Cape Cod Healthcare
A healthcare system providing hospital, professional, and ancillary services with a focus on revenue integrity. — Industry: Healthcare