Director of Revenue Cycle

Articularis Healthcare Group, Inc (AHG) is a physician led and owned organization dedicated to improving the healthcare by supporting independent rheumatology practices across the country. As the nation’s largest rheumatology specialty group with 20 practices across 7 states, AHG provides access to best business practices, advisory and management services, and value-based treatment pathways.

Our Company:

Articularis Healthcare Group is seeking to add an experienced Director of Patient Finances to our Summerville-Administrative location. Our office hours are Monday through Thursday with a 3-day weekend! Enjoy a positive team environment, work/life balance, and robust benefits package including 6 paid holidays, PTO, 401K, group medical, dental, vision, and short & long-term, disability insurance. Please visit our website at www.articularishealthcare.com for more information.

The Position: The Director of Patient Finance is responsible for leading RCM and prior authorization activities to include Billing, Collections, Revenue Integrity auditing, charge master management, medical claims management (including denials and appeals operations), cash application and other back-office functions. This position is responsible for developing and implementing strategies, processes and technologies to continuously improve and manage the revenue cycle in a fast-paced, high-volume, evolving healthcare market. Manages the department to maximize cash flow and minimize bad debt.

The job might be for you if:

• Troubleshoot various system issues related to Revenue Cycle operations and prior authorization.
• Ensures compliance with applicable laws and regulatory standards.
• Manages administrative direction of Revenue Cycle operations.
• Achieves results through other leaders by empowering them and providing feedback, instruction and development to develop their own associates.
• Plans and support the growth of individual skills and abilities in preparation for their next role.
• Focuses on retention of high performers.
• Successfully share authority and responsibilities with prior authorization and RCM mangers to move decision making and accountability downward through the organization while accomplishing strategic priorities.
• maintain personal ownership of outcomes without excessive involvement.
• Work collaboratively with the prior authorization and RCM departments to understand impact of workflows on Revenue Cycle and prior authorization performance.
• Monitors performance metrics and routine reports including, but not limited to: Registration Accuracy, POS Collections, Denials, Open Encounters, Charge Lag, Charge Reconciliation and Accuracy, and Late Charges.
• Other Duties as Assigned

You must have:

• RHIA, RHIT, CCS, CCS-P, CPC, COC or CIC certification.
• 5 years' of experience in healthcare reimbursement management.
• Advanced knowledge of EMR systems.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelors' degree in Accounting, Finance or Business Administrator.
• Experience with NextGen
• Rheumatology revenue cycle experience

Next Steps:

Once you submit your application, a member of our Talent Acquisition Team will review your resume and application. A team member will reach out to you directly if you are a fit for the position.

EEO/AA-M/F/disabled/protected veteran

• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions