Network VP Revenue Cycle

SUMMARY
The Network Vice President (VP) of Revenue Cycle is responsible for directing, planning and overseeing activities related to revenue cycle management and enhancement across all Network health care partners. The Network Vice President provides key leadership, consultation and expertise regarding all components of the revenue cycle, which includes patient access, coding, charge entry, hospital billing, professional billing and reimbursement. With a direct reporting relationship to the Network Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and indirect reporting to partner Hospital and Medical Group CFOs, the Network VP Revenue Cycle develops effective working / customer service relationships to ensure the revenue cycle meets the operational and financial needs across the Health Network. This includes working regularly with the CFOs, Information Technology, Compliance, Internal Audit, Contracting, Credentialing, and hospital and medical group operational leaders. 
 
The Network VP Revenue Cycle has oversight of a team of 8 direct reports in areas of patient access, coding, HIM, hospital billing, professional billing and customer service.
 
REQUIREMENTS
Education: Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting or related field. Master's degree in finance, accounting or related field preferred.
 
Experience: 
•    A minimum of ten years of progressively responsible experience in revenue cycle operations and healthcare finance. 
•    Leadership experience working in complex organizational settings and demonstrated ability to interact and coordinate activities with various internal and external constituents is required. 
•    Experience with Epic revenue cycle applications required.
 
Knowledge/Skills: 
•    Thorough knowledge of all components of revenue cycle management, including patient access, coding, charge entry, hospital billing, professional billing and reimbursement. 
•    Knowledge of best practice standards and regulations and excellent knowledge of healthcare operating processes. 
•    Excellent written and verbal communications, presentation and interpersonal skills. 
•    Demonstrated leadership skills in managing diverse teams.
•    Must possess seasoned business judgment and critical thinking skills, root cause analysis and tactical problem resolution.