Director, Process Excellence

Surgical Information Systems • Alpharetta, GA

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

For over 29 years, Surgical Information Systems (SIS) has empowered surgical providers to Operate Smart ™ by delivering innovative software and services that drive clinical, financial, and operational success. For ambulatory surgery centers (ASCs), SIS provides comprehensive software and services, including ASC management, electronic health records (EHRs), patient engagement capabilities, compliance technology, and revenue cycle management and transcription services, all built specifically for ASCs. For hospital perioperative teams, SIS offers an easy-to-use anesthesia information management system (AIMS). Serving over 2, 700 surgical facilities, SIS is committed to delivering solutions that enable surgical providers to focus on what matters most : delivering exceptional patient care and outcomes. Recognized as the No. 1 ASC EHR vendor by Black Book for 10 consecutive years and honored with the Best in KLAS Award for ASC Solutions in 2025 , 2023 , and 2022 , SIS remains the trusted choice for surgical providers seeking to enhance their performance. Discover how SIS can help you Operate Smart ™ at sisfirst.com . SUMMARY: The Director of Process Excellence leads the Quality Assurance (QA) and Training (Learning & Development) functions for the SIS Revenue Cycle Services (RCS) Team. This strategic role is responsible for building and sustaining a comprehensive quality and training program that ensures consistent, efficient, accurate, and compliant delivery of RCS operations. The Director oversees the QA Manager and Learning & Development Manager, guiding their teams to drive operational excellence, compliance, and continuous improvement across all revenue cycle workflows.

Requirements

• 7+ years of experience in healthcare revenue cycle operations, with at least 3 years in QA/training leadership.
• Deep understanding of ASC and/or hospital revenue cycle workflows including coding, billing, posting, AR, and denial management.
• Experience designing training programs and QA frameworks for revenue cycle teams.
• Strong analytical skills with ability to interpret audit results, identify trends, and define improvement strategies.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and leadership skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively across teams and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Commitment to process excellence, compliance, and staff development.

Nice To Haves

• Professional certifications such as CPC, CPB, CCA, RHIT, CHFP, or similar.
• Experience working with SIS/SN platforms or similar healthcare RCM systems.
• Experience with LMS tools, QA scoring systems, and workflow automation solutions.

Responsibilities

• Quality Assurance Leadership Design, implement, and maintain a robust QA framework aligned to RCS workflows (Intake, Billing, Payment Posting, AR).
• Oversee audits to evaluate accuracy, compliance, and workflow adherence across all revenue cycle areas.
• Develop audit scoring tools, audit calendars, benchmarks, and reporting dashboards for internal stakeholders.
• Review documentation quality, encounter integrity, compliance, and AR follow-up standards.
• Identify trends, root causes, and performance gaps; recommend and drive corrective and preventive actions.
• Training & Development Oversee role-specific training programs for all revenue cycle functions, including new hire onboarding and cross-training.
• Maintain SOPs, workflow guides, competency tests, and training modules tailored to AR follow-up guidelines, claim submission processes, payer rules, and denial management.
• Collaborate with subject matter experts to ensure training content reflects regulatory requirements, payer updates, and SIS system enhancements.
• Measure training effectiveness by evaluating learner performance and post-training quality outcomes.
• Operational Excellence & Continuous Improvement Lead quality-driven process optimization for claim scrubbing, charge capture, coding workflows, billing cycles, and follow-up strategies.
• Evaluate workflow bottlenecks and quality-rework drivers; develop sustainable solutions with operations leadership.
• Partner with Product and Technology teams to identify system enhancements (e.g., automation, validation rules).
• Oversee root cause analyses for recurring denials, coding inaccuracies, and billing defects.
• Leadership & Collaboration Directly supervise the QA Manager and Learning & Development Manager, and their respective teams across U.S. and India.
• Build a culture of accuracy, compliance, continuous improvement, and people-first leadership aligned to SIS values.
• Present audit findings, training outcomes, and quality trends to RCS executives and cross-functional partners.
• Serve as a strategic advisor on quality risks, readiness for new service lines, and operational scalability.

Benefits

• Benefit package including Medical, Vision, Dental, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, and Life Insurance
• Vacation/Sick time
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Paid Holidays
• SIS Cares Day
• Hybrid or Remote environment depending on the role

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees