Director, Accounts Receivable, Laboratory & Specialized Services
PURPOSE
To provide strategic and operational leadership for the laboratory and specialized service line accounts receivable (AR) function, including optimizing AR follow-up processes, resolving complex reimbursement issues, improving collections performance, reducing aging receivables, and driving operational excellence through KPI management, data analytics, and process improvement.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Serve as the primary revenue cycle liaison and strategic business partner to laboratory leadership, pathology providers, and specialized service line stakeholders.
Provide leadership and oversight of the laboratory and specialized service line accounts receivable follow-up team, ensuring timely resolution of outstanding claims and optimization of collections performance.
Develop, lead, and mentor the laboratory revenue cycle team while establishing performance expectations, accountability measures, and professional development opportunities.
Develop, monitor, and present KPI reporting to laboratory leadership, including Days in AR, denial trends, cash collections, reimbursement performance, turnaround times, and other key operational metrics.
Lead revenue cycle integration efforts for laboratory acquisitions, practice onboarding, and system conversions, including transitions from legacy EHR and billing platforms.
Partner with Revenue Cycle Leadership, Information Technology, Compliance, Finance, and Clinical Operations to identify and resolve operational issues impacting reimbursement, patient satisfaction, and overall financial performance.
Identify opportunities to improve operational workflows, reduce revenue leakage, and standardize laboratory revenue cycle processes across the organization.
Monitor payer performance and reimbursement trends and implement corrective action plans to improve financial outcomes.
Data Analytics & Performance Improvement
Use data analytics to identify trends, risks, and opportunities related to revenue capture and reimbursement.
Lead performance improvement initiatives that enhance charge capture accuracy and operational efficiency.
Utilize data analytics to identify trends, reimbursement risks, denial patterns, and opportunities to improve laboratory revenue cycle performance.
Develop executive-level dashboards and KPI reporting that provide actionable insights for laboratory leadership and executive stakeholders.
Lead performance improvement initiatives that improve AR productivity, reimbursement outcomes, denial resolution, and operational efficiency.
Collaboration & Clinical Partnership
Collaborate with physicians, laboratory leadership, practice operations, Compliance, Finance, Information Technology, and Revenue Cycle leaders to improve documentation, charging practices, reimbursement, and operational effectiveness.
Support organizational growth through standardization of laboratory revenue cycle processes and best practices.
Build collaborative partnerships across departments to resolve complex revenue cycle issues and support enterprise initiatives affecting laboratory and specialized service lines.
Leadership & Team Development
Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing laboratory revenue cycle team focused on operational excellence and customer service.
Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, continuous improvement, and professional growth.
Support workforce planning, succession planning, performance management, and employee development initiatives.
Lead organizational change efforts related to process improvements, technology implementations, and revenue cycle optimization initiatives.
Requirements
Minimum of 8 years of progressive Revenue Cycle Management experience within healthcare.
Minimum of 5 years of leadership experience managing revenue cycle teams.
Minimum of 3 years of experience in a large pathology laboratory setting.
Significant experience supporting pathology, laboratory medicine, or other specialized healthcare service lines.
Demonstrated success leading laboratory accounts receivable operations, denial resolution, reimbursement follow-up, payer escalations, and collections performance.
Experience leading revenue cycle optimization initiatives within a multi-site healthcare organization.
Proven ability to lead large-scale operational improvement and system implementation projects.
Advanced knowledge of laboratory accounts receivable processes, reimbursement methodologies, payer requirements, denial management, and collections strategies.
Experience with XiFin Practice Management strongly preferred.
Experience with ModMed or comparable electronic health record and practice management systems preferred.
Working knowledge of CPT, ICD-10, HCPCS, Medicare, Medicaid, commercial payer guidelines, and laboratory billing regulations.
Advanced Microsoft Excel and reporting capabilities.
Leadership Competencies
Strategic leadership and executive presence.
Financial and operational acumen.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Change management and process improvement expertise.
Exceptional communication and relationship-building skills.
Ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders and executive leadership.
Strong organizational and project management skills.