Manager Revenue Cycle

About the role

Direction and oversight of the revenue cycle teams in the department. Monthly reporting of the department's revenue cycle KPIs. Plan and implement system and process improvement projects that are sponsored by the Department and the Health System. Oversee and participate in periodic charges and collections reviews, denials management, and annual audits with internal and/or external auditors. Active participation in budgeting, financial planning, and projections of clinical income and expenses. Act as a primary liaison between the Department and the Health System. Lead and manage five direct reports (three supervisors and two individual performers) and thirty‑one total staff. EPIC EMR system experience strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plans, organizes, directs, and coordinates financial revenue‑cycle operation of the Department, including financial planning, budgeting, billing and accounting functions.
• Oversees establishment of Department accounting procedures as they relate to the clinical‑practice revenue cycle.
• Develops revenue‑cycle projections of Department clinical income and expenses, assists with preparing yearly budgets, and provides regular financial reports to the Chairman regarding the Department's clinical financial status.
• Oversees and participates in quarterly financial reviews and annual audits with internal and/or external auditors.
• Serves as the primary point of contact within the Finance structure of the department for evaluating all revenue functions and services.
• Coordinates processes for reviewing, analyzing, and establishing fee schedules for the Department and related divisions.
• Assists the Chairman with establishment of the Department incentive system and ensures effective maintenance.
• Provides ongoing analysis as needed to the Department Chair and other members of the upper‑management team.
• Serves as a key participant in system and process improvement projects sponsored by the Department.
• Reviews revenue calculations for accuracy and completeness.
• Reviews the Department's account reconciliations and other supporting information to ensure compliance and accuracy.
• Provides ongoing revenue‑accounting oversight to the Department and to the Finance and Accounting arm of the Medical Center and Clinics.
• Assists in the preparation of monthly management reports providing key revenue and operational metrics and analysis to the Chairman and executive managers.
• Assists with cash‑management projections and forecasting activities.
• Assists in optimizing financial systems and processes to achieve more efficient financial controls and the highest level of data integrity.
• Interprets policies and regulations concerning the department's financial activities, including university policies, Federal and State agency guidelines.
• Directs and develops written justification to support budget proposals, expenditure items, and financial policy matters.
• Directs, manages, and supervises the department's billing office; develops and modifies patient billing procedures to maximize income generation.
• Assists in negotiation and establishment of contractual arrangements for professional services.
• Serves as a primary liaison between the Department and the Medical School Revenue Development Program (MSRDP).
• Represents the department on appropriate committees and meetings.
• Ensures compliance with applicable laws, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Health Care Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum of 8 years of management‑level experience in an academic medical center, hospital environment, or comparable leadership role.

Benefits

• PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full‑time employee‑only coverage.
• 100% coverage for preventive health care – no copay.
• Paid Time Off, available day one.
• Retirement programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS).
• Paid parental leave benefit.
• Wellness programs.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) qualified employer.
• Additional benefits such as on‑site childcare and regular wage/merit increases.

Schedule

Full‑time, day shift.