Assistant Director Of Revenue Cycle Management
The DuPage County Health Department is looking for a new team member to work as an Assistant Director of Revenue Cycle Management to work within our Finance division. In this role, you will be providing leadership in supporting both the strategic direction and daily operations of the revenue cycle functions and bridging executive leadership and staff to optimize processes, performance system integrity and revenue. This position works within our Finance Department at our Central Public Health Center located in Wheaton, IL. The hours are Monday through Friday, 8 : 00 am until 4 : 30 pm.
Benefits Galore!
- Comprehensive training program (and we pay you for it!)
- Full DuPage County benefit package, including :
- 12 paid holidays
- 3 weeks of paid leave (Vacation and Personal Days)
- 12 weeks of Paid Parental Leave
- Paid sick time
- Health insurance
- Pension-eligible position for a secure retirement
- Eligibility for Federal Student Loan Forgiveness Program
- Tuition reimbursement and certification reimbursement
If you're ready to advance your career while supporting meaningful work that impacts public health, this is the opportunity you've been waiting for!
Responsibilities
Supervises and supports revenue cycle team leads and staff in billing, follow-up, denial resolution and payment postingsEnsures timely and accurate claims submission, payer follow-up and collectionsMonitors key performance indicators for designated departmental priorities and assists in strategy development to improve outcomesLeads contract management including review, maintenance and compliance monitoring of payer agreements to align with organizational goalsManages payer relationships through proactive communication, issue resolution and collaboration to optimize reimbursement and reduce denialsSupports and participates in payer negotiations using data analysis and industry knowledge to advocate for favorable terms and reimbursement ratesReviews denial trends and payment delaysCollaborates and liaisons with interdepartmental staff to maximize revenue and address root causesOversees insurance and patient collections workflows, including secondary billing and appealsEnsures accurate reconciliation of payments, adjustments, and write-offs.Partners with the Director of Finance to improve systems, workflows, and internal controlsFosters a culture of accountability, continuous learning, and service excellence. Partners with the Director of Finance to improve systems, workflows, and internal controls.Requirements
Completion of a Master's degree in Health Care Administration, Business Administration, or related field preferred and five years of progressively responsible experience which included the interpretation of managed care contract requirements; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
Supplemental Information
The position performs essential on-site functions and is eligible for a hybrid / remote arrangement.