What are the responsibilities and job description for the System Director of Revenue Cycle Management position at Washington Hospital?
Pay Range: $79.80 - $111.72
Position Summary: Under the direction of the Chief of Revenue Cycle Management, the Director of Systemwide Revenue Cycle Management will coordinate and supervise the work in the offices of Hospital, Professional and Ancillary Patient Accounting/Billing. This position will be responsible for providing operational oversight and strategic direction of the revenue cycle process including Patient Financial Services departments to obtain timely and accurate reimbursement for hospital, professional and ancillary services rendered. Coordinates with Hospital, Professional Foundation and Development Corporation Finance Departments to ensure accurate accounts receivable reporting and that accounts receivable and general ledger system mapping are provided in an accurate and consistent manner throughout WHHS. This position will develop and implement policies, procedures and systems to ensure effective patient financial and contract payment and denial monitoring, regulatory compliance and standardization while exemplifying our Mission, Vision and Values as well as excellent customer service. The Director of Systemwide Revenue Cycle Management will have the primary responsibility for direct supervision and overall operations of the Hospital Patient Accounting Department and Washington Medical Billing office. In addition, this position works collaboratively with Patient Access, Revenue Integrity, Health Information Management, Compliance, and Case Management to ensure optimal performance and outcomes of the system's revenue cycle. May also be assigned other duties as required.
Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, and individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
Required: Bachelor of Science or Arts degree, major in Accounting or Business or related area of study.
Desired: Certification of "Manager of Patient Accounts" from the Healthcare Financial Management Association.
Required: Five to seven years of management in a hospital and professional billing office setting of which two to three years should be in the position of Director responsibilities. Experience of two to three years direct responsibility for hospital and professional Accounts Receivable, Patient Financial Services and/or Admitting, Familiarity and expertise regarding Medicare/Medi-Cal reimbursement and regulations. Knowledge of collection activities and associated regulations pertaining to self-pay, government and commercial insurance.
Required: Demonstrates ability to successfully perform duties through knowledge of patient and third party billing. Strong leadership, managerial and interpersonal skills. Strong computer skills/competency in HER, preferably EPIC, electronic billing and follow-up software systems in all areas of responsibility.
Salary : $80 - $112
