Asst Dir, Revenue Cycle Ops at Emory in Decatur, Georgia

Job Description:

Overview

At Emory Healthcare, we integrate science and caring to change the face of health care. Our team members are courageous individuals who are willing to challenge the status quo and help find solutions to complex problems. We're empowered to influence change for, and with, our patients, their families, the community and each other.

As one of the leading academic medical systems, we're eager to share what we learn with hospitals around the country, and the world. We've got the backing, knowledge, experience and permission to lead the way in developing new and better approaches to preventing and treating disease, and our patients get treatments years before anyone else.

We're defining a new standard of care for humankind. Are YOU ready to join us?

Description

JOB DESCRIPTION:

• This position leads and directs clinic-sponsored revenue cycle functions that include charge capture, coding, and edit/denial management; manages coding resources, aligning them with best-in-class performance metrics in specific categories of revenue cycle (productivity, compliance, accuracy, effectiveness, and efficiency).


• The position will have revenue cycle responsibility for multiple clinical specialties.


• The position reports to PFS leadership.


• The position will be responsible for fostering and maintaining a collaborative relationship with clinic leadership.


• Collaborates with finance and clinical leaders during annual budget development.


• Collaborates with Sections and Clinic Finance for validating and supporting revenue projection is Clinic Section budgets.


• Attends Section/Finance revenue meetings to ensure quality revenue projections are implemented. Monitors Accounts Receivable performance and coordination communication with Section Leaders related performance results.


• The role is responsible for establishing, meeting and exceeding operational work flow, productivity and results standards related to the above functions.


• The position also organizes, manages, and monitors the performance productivity of staff in revenue cycle roles.


• The position will meet with staff to ensure understanding of department and organizational goals and metrics.


• The role will monitor compliance to ensure compliance with policies, procedures in accordance with state, federal, and Emory guidelines.


• Works with their managers to formulate plan for professional development.


• Participates in professional activities and organizations to maintain knowledge of current trends, practices and developments.


• Participates in the development and implementation of staff.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelors Degree in related field or healthcare required with 7 years healthcare experience or 5 years revenue cycle experience with coding certification, 3 of which must be supervisory OR any combination of equivalent education and experience;


• OR successful completion of the Management Development Program (MDP) with 18 months of additional supervisory experience.


• Experience with revenue cycle functions, preferably in both the shared service and clinical Section environments.


• Experience with revenue cycle functions, preferably in both the shared service and clinical specialty environments.


• Experience with ambulatory care environments and ability to translate and embed standard operating procedures and processes into the clinical environment is preferred. RHIA, RHIT, CPC, CCS or CHDA certification preferred.


• Coding knowledge and experience preferred.

  PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: 1-10 lbs 0-33% of the work day (occasionally), negligible 34-66% of the workday (frequently), negligible 67-100% of the workday (constantly). Lifting 10 lbs max, carrying of small articles such as dockets, ledgers, files, small tools, occasional standing & walking, frequent sitting, close eye work (computers, typing, reading, writing), Physical demands may vary depending on assigned work area and work tasks.

  
  

  ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS: Factors affecting environment conditions may vary depending on the assigned work area and tasks. Environmental exposures include, but are not limited to: Blood-borne pathogen exposure, Bio-hazardous waste. chemicals/gases/fumes/vapors, communicable diseases, electrical shock, floor surfaces, hot/cold temperatures, indoor/outdoor conditions, latex, lighting patient care/handling injuries, radiation, shift work, travel may be required, use of personal protective equipment, including respirators, environmental conditions may vary depending on assigned work area and work tasks.