Manager - Revenue Cycle Strategic Business Partner

Ochsner Clinic Foundation • Shreveport, LA

19d

About The Position

We've made a lot of progress since opening the doors in 1942, but one thing has never changed - our commitment to serve, heal, lead, educate, and innovate. We believe that every award earned, every record broken and every patient helped is because of the dedicated employees who fill our hallways. At Ochsner, whether you work with patients every day or support those who do, you are making a difference and that matters. Come make a difference at Ochsner Health and discover your future today! This job works collaboratively to ensure facilities achieve their Revenue Cycle key performance metrics and actively identifies trends and escalates issues as appropriate. This job provides strategic direction to facilitate maximization of clinical revenue and oversee the revenue cycle activities associated with assigned clinical areas; independently makes decisions that could seriously affect the overall division and/or company’s financial objectives, performance objectives and strategic results; and develops and assumes accountability for the budget for Department or multiple functional areas. To perform this job successfully, an 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 qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties. This job description is a summary of the primary duties and responsibilities of the job and position. It is not intended to be a comprehensive or all-inclusive listing of duties and responsibilities. Contents are subject to change at the company's discretion.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 7 years of Revenue Cycle operations experience with specific focus in reimbursement Inpatient and Outpatient Managed Care and Commercial payors, Medicare and state/regional Medicaid programs OR 3 years of Revenue Cycle operations experience with specific focus in reimbursement Inpatient and Outpatient Managed Care and Commercial payors, Medicare and state/regional Medicaid programs with a Bachelor’s Degree in Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Finance, Health Administration or related field
• Must have computer skills and dexterity required for data entry and retrieval of information.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills and the ability to present information clearly and professionally.
• Must be proficient with Windows-style applications, various software packages specific to role and keyboard.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge and understanding of Epic and the processes that impact revenue cycle performance and capabilities.
• Analytical skills to work in a data-heavy environment and to identify trends in the data.
• Ability to work extended hours as required.
• Ability to work flexible schedule as needed.
• Ability to travel domestically as needed.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Finance, Health Administration
• Additional degrees, business training experience and/or certifications may be combined to meet minimum qualifications
• Strong financial background or Masters of Business Administration (MBA) may be substituted for half of the required Revenue Cycle experience
• Experience in a multi-facility health system

Responsibilities

• Identifies and resolves issues related to Revenue Cycle processes.
• Supervises, trains and develops department staff.
• Assists with attainment of Revenue Cycle goals and Key Indicators.
• Attends various operations/revenue cycle meetings to assist with root cause analysis and mitigation strategies for issues.
• Other related duties as required.
• Remains knowledgeable on current federal, state and local laws, accreditation standards or regulatory agency requirements that apply to the assigned area of responsibility and ensures compliance with all such laws, regulations and standards.
• This employer maintains and complies with its Compliance & Privacy Program and Standards of Conduct, including the immediate reporting of any known or suspected unethical or questionable behaviors or conduct; patient/employee safety, patient privacy, and/or other compliance-related concerns.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: High school or GED