Revenue Management Business Partner

Emory•Atlanta, GA

13d•Onsite

About The Position

This role serves as the central point of communication, coordination, and collaboration between various departments at Emory Healthcare under the leadership of the Director of patient financial services. This role involves reviewing, assessing, and optimizing processes related to registration, pre-authorization, coding, billing, collections, reimbursement, and financial analysis to enhance revenue generation and cash collections while ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements. Strong leadership and ability to successfully manage stakeholder relationships, analytical skills, and a deep understanding of the end-to-end billing processes are essential for success in this position Oversees the entire revenue cycle from patient scheduling to final payment, monitoring key performance indicators (KPIs), and implementing strategies to improve efficiency and maximize collections The Revenue Management Business Partner collaborates with operational leaders within Emory, fostering strong relationships and collaboration with providers, section leaders, colleagues and staff. The role also entails analyzing revenue cycle data, preparing financial reports for senior management, and working with the IT department to optimize revenue cycle software and ensure seamless integration with other systems. In addition, the Revenue Management Business Partner supervises and mentors staff, providing training and professional development opportunities. Ensuring compliance with all relevant healthcare regulations, the role includes developing policies and procedures to mitigate revenue cycle risks and maintain adherence to compliance standards. This leader is responsible for monitoring operations to ensure accurate billing and coding practices, staying updated on regulatory changes, and advising the organization on necessary adjustments. This position also involves organizing and directing revenue optimization initiatives, managing staff performance, and collaborating with colleagues to streamline departmental processes and improve the overall patient experience and revenue cycle.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in a healthcare or related field with 10 years healthcare experience or 8 years revenue cycle experience, 4 of which must be supervisory OR any combination of equivalent education and experience
In-depth knowledge of healthcare billing, coding, reimbursement, and compliance regulations
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret complex financial data and identify opportunities for improvement
Excellent leadership and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively manage a team and collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders
Proficiency in revenue cycle management software and Microsoft Office suite

Responsibilities

Oversees the entire revenue cycle from patient scheduling to final payment, monitoring key performance indicators (KPIs), and implementing strategies to improve efficiency and maximize collections
Collaborates with operational leaders within Emory, fostering strong relationships and collaboration with providers, section leaders, colleagues and staff
Analyzing revenue cycle data, preparing financial reports for senior management, and working with the IT department to optimize revenue cycle software and ensure seamless integration with other systems
Supervises and mentors staff, providing training and professional development opportunities
Developing policies and procedures to mitigate revenue cycle risks and maintain adherence to compliance standards
Monitoring operations to ensure accurate billing and coding practices, staying updated on regulatory changes, and advising the organization on necessary adjustments
Organizing and directing revenue optimization initiatives, managing staff performance, and collaborating with colleagues to streamline departmental processes and improve the overall patient experience and revenue cycle.