Director of Revenue Cycle
Valley-Wide Health Systems · Alamosa, CO · 1 wk ago
On-siteFinance$104k–$130k/yrFull-time
Come work in a beautiful setting where outdoor recreation is right outside your door—and for an organization that is making a difference!
About the role
We are seeking an experienced and strategic Director of Revenue Cycle to lead revenue cycle operations across Valley-Wide Health Systems. This role provides leadership and oversight of revenue cycle performance while supporting financial sustainability, regulatory compliance, and efficient operations across our organization.
Responsibilities
- Revenue Cycle Leadership
- Lead organization-wide revenue cycle strategy and operations
- Monitor key performance indicators, including A/R, denial rates, clean claims, collections, and encounter-to-cash performance
- Identify opportunities to improve reimbursement, reduce denials, and strengthen revenue cycle processes
- Support revenue cycle budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and financial goals
- Billing, Coding & Compliance
- Oversee registration, insurance verification, sliding fee assessments, coding, billing, claims, payment posting, and collections
- Ensure compliance with FQHC PPS, HRSA, Sliding Fee Discount Program, Medicare, Medicaid, CMS, HIPAA, and payer requirements
- Oversee billing and coding processes across Family Practice, Behavioral Health, Dental, Optometry, Physical Therapy, and other service lines
- Partner with Compliance on coding, documentation, and internal audit activities
- Team & Operational Leadership
- Lead, develop, and evaluate revenue cycle teams across departments and clinic locations
- Establish clear productivity, quality, and performance expectations
- Provide education and guidance to staff and providers on documentation, coding, and payer requirements
- Collaborate with Clinical, Operations, Finance, IT, and Compliance teams to improve workflows and charge capture
- Systems, Payers & Analytics
- Support optimization of NextGen EHR and Practice Management systems
- Oversee provider credentialing and payer enrollment
- Maintain relationships with Medicaid MCOs, Medicare, commercial insurers, and other payers
- Develop and present revenue cycle dashboards, trends, and performance reports to leadership
Requirements
- Education & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Healthcare Administration, Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, or related field required; master’s degree preferred
- 7–10 years of progressive healthcare revenue cycle experience, including at least 5 years in a director-level or senior leadership role
- Experience managing revenue cycle operations in a high-volume healthcare environment
- FQHC or ambulatory healthcare experience highly preferred
- Professional certification such as CRCP, CPB, CPC, CHFP, or FHFMA preferred
- Knowledge & Skills
- Strong knowledge of FQHC PPS reimbursement, Sliding Fee Discount Program requirements, and HRSA guidelines
- Knowledge of CPT, ICD-10-CM, CDT, DSM-5, Medicare, Medicaid, and commercial payer requirements
- Experience with electronic billing systems, clearinghouses, practice management systems, and EHR platforms such as NextGen
- Strong analytical, financial, leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills
- Ability to effectively lead teams and collaborate across departments
- Commitment to Valley-Wide’s mission and the communities we serve
Pay
$103,771.76 - $129,714.70
Schedule
Full time, onsite position based in Alamosa, Colorado.
Benefits
- Free Health Insurance (additional plan options available)
- Employer-paid Air Ambulance Coverage (MASA)
- Employer-paid Basic Life, LTD, STD
- Retirement Match
- Health, Dental, Vision Insurance, HRA, FSA, DCA, Retirement Plan
- Paid Leave:
- Vacation: 15 days accrued per year
- Sick Leave: 12 days accrued per year
- Holidays: 7 days per year + 3 Floating Holidays