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William Newton Hospital lists this Director of Revenue Cycle opportunity in winfield, Kansas. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Job Summary
The Director of Revenue Cycle provides strategic leadership and operational oversight of William Newton Hospitals (WNH) entire revenue cycle function, including patient access, billing, coding, claims, denials management, accounts receivable, and payer relations. This position is responsible for achieving revenue goals established through WNHs organizational planning and goal-setting processes, as approved by the CFO. The Director develops and implements strategies to maximize third-party revenue, improve collections, reduce denials, and ensure compliance across all payer types, including Medicaid, Medicare, commercial insurance, and VA, etc. The Director reports to the Chief Financial Officer. This position builds and leads a sustainable team structure with sufficient cross-training and depth to ensure continuity of operations.
Standards of Behavior
William Newton Hospitals Standards of Behavior allow a mechanism for holding each employee accountable and encourages us to "raise the bar". All employees are expected to familiarize themselves with the Standards and practice them daily.
i - Integrity. We act with unwavering moral principle,transparency, and sincerity in everyinteraction.
P - Patient-Centered. We meet patients where they are, ensuringthey are active participants in their carejourney. We prioritize the patient's physicaland emotional well-being over all else.
A - Accountability. We own our actions. We set clearexpectations and hold all team members to the same high standards.
C - Compassion. We treat every patient, family member, and colleague with kindness, empathy, and dignity.
E - Excellence. We approach every task, large or small, withenthusiasm. We continually pursue masteryand best practices in our field.
Job Duties & Responsibilities
Strategic Revenue Growth & Operations
Develop and execute revenue cycle strategies aligned with organizational revenue goals approved by the CFO, working collaboratively with the executive leadership to achieve financial targets.
Monitor payer mix trends, identify shifts impacting revenue, and implement corrective strategies to protect and grow high-value reimbursement streams, including ensuring patients are enrolled in available coverage programs.
Develop revenue models, billing workflows, and staffing plans for new and expanding service lines prior to launch, ensuring billable services are operationally supported before patient volume scales.
Oversee end-to-end revenue cycle performance across all billing platforms and service lines, ensuring timely claim submission, accurate coding, and maximum reimbursement.
Recommend and propose revenue cycle investments, technology enhancements, and staffing adjustments to the CFO and CEO for approval, including budget justification aligned with projected revenue impact.
Denial Management & Accounts Receivable
Serve as WNHs subject matter authority on payer requirements, reimbursement methodologies, and contract terms; prepare analysis and recommendations for payer contract negotiations, with final authority resting with the CEO/CFO.
Monitor fee schedule updates, regulatory changes, and payer policy shifts affecting reimbursement; communicate impacts to the revenue cycle team and executive leadership.
Monitor provider enrollment status across all active payers in coordination with credentialing staff; enforce enrollment service level agreements and expedite delays impacting billing readiness.
Systems & Technology
Oversee revenue cycle operations across all billing and practice management platforms used by the organization, ensuring workflow efficiency, data integrity, and system interoperability.
Serve as a WNH representative on applicable WNH advisory committees related to hea th information systems and technology partnerships.
Staff Leadership & Development
Foster a culture of continuous improvement, accountability, and professional development within the team.
Conduct performance evaluations, provide coaching and mentorship, and address performance issues in accordance with WNH policies and procedures.
Compliance, Reporting & Cultural Sensitivity
Ensure all revenue cycle operations comply with applicable federal, state, and tribal regulations, including HIPAA, CMS guidelines, IHS, and applicable confidentiality requirements for specialized programs.
Partner with the Quality Director on compliance program activities related to billing, coding, and documentation; the Director does not hold primary compliance program authority.
Prepare and present revenue cycle reports to the CFO, executive leadership as requested, including performance metrics, trend analysis, and strategic recommendations.
Uphold and promote cultural sensitivity in all revenue cycle interactions, ensuring that financial processes respect the unique needs, values, and cultural practices of WNH.
Other related duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications (Education & Experience)
Bachelors degree in healthcare admi
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Worksite address
winfield, KS, 67156, US
Who can apply
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