Assistant Director of Revenue Cycle

Nutex Health, an ER Hospital Management Company • Houston, TX

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About The Position

The Assistant Director of Revenue Cycle at Nutex Health Inc. is a leadership role focused on guiding the revenue cycle process to meet financial goals while ensuring high-quality care. This position involves collaboration with the Revenue Cycle Director to optimize processes, maintain compliance with regulations, and enhance team performance within a healthcare setting.

Requirements

• Minimum of 10 years of progressive leadership experience in revenue cycle management, particularly within a hospital setting.
• Bachelor's degree in healthcare management or related field is required.
• Strong understanding of revenue cycle processes encompassing billing, coding, posting, patient advocacy, and collections.
• Extensive knowledge of Medicare, Medicaid, and third-party payers.

Nice To Haves

• Ability to inspire and motivate teammates to achieve collective goals.
• Demonstrated expertise in revenue cycle operations, recognized as a thought leader in the field.
• Strong attention to detail, ensuring all tasks are performed thoroughly and accurately.
• Commitment to the organization's purpose and overarching goals with integrity and loyalty.
• Motivated by the appreciation and praise from colleagues.
• Driven by the achievement of objectives and the successful completion of tasks.
• Inspired by the opportunity to make significant contributions to team and organizational success.

Responsibilities

• Support the Revenue Cycle Director in achieving financial objectives and strategies on a day-to-day basis.
• Gather, analyze, and evaluate the results of billing operations regularly, adjusting performance needs and sharing insights with the Director of Revenue Cycle Management.
• Oversee Month-End reconciliations and analysis.
• Ensure compliance of billing and coding practices with healthcare regulations and standards, including HIPAA.
• Serve as a leader to support, empower, and educate the team on best practices for efficiency and effectiveness.
• Provide training for quality improvement and stay updated on State, Federal, and Managed Care regulations, implementing necessary changes.
• Interpret and enforce Revenue Cycle policies and procedures.
• Assist with departmental initiatives, including writing and testing policies and procedures, and coordinating with other departments.
• Take responsibility for the Revenue Cycle team in the absence of the Director.
• Make recommendations for staffing models that serve the team.
• Ensure productivity of revenue cycle department teams with updated processes, methods, guidelines, policies, and best practices.
• Design, communicate, and implement new approaches to reporting, policies, and SOPs to increase reporting accuracy and influence continuous improvements in operational efficiency.
• Collaborate with the Director to ensure responsibilities of RC teams are managed and functioning properly.
• Communicate with the Director on trends/issues in the AR that impact financials, such as AR balances and potential negative impacts on cash flow.

Benefits

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Mileage reimbursement
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree