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The Assistant Director of Revenue Cycle provides technical and leadership expertise to the Behavioral Health Department in all aspects of the revenue cycle. This position is responsible for the direction of the efforts to ensure the accuracy and timeliness of charge capture, coding, claims submission, follow-up, and denial management.

Overview

• Coordinates and supervises the entire posting and billing operation ensuring that the accounts receivable records meet the standards established by the organization while maximizing cash flow and revenue recognition.
• Ensures authorizations and related workflows are maintained and results in positive outcomes.
• Facilitates Revenue Cycle reporting, data related strategies and presentations.
• Collaborates with service line leadership and teams to help ensure processes and workflow are supporting Revenue Cycle related performance.
• Coordinates the activities with third party agencies, insurance companies, patients and departments within the hospital.
• Provides continuous training for quality improvement and remains up to date on State, Federal and Managed Care regulations, and communicates/implements appropriate changes.
• Interprets and enforces Revenue Cycle policies and procedures.
• Adheres to hospital and departmental policies and procedures. Complies with the hospital’s Corporate Compliance Program including, but not limited to, the Code of Conduct and laws and regulations.
• Must be free from governmental sanctions involving health care and/or financial practices.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements/Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance or another related field is preferred.
• Certified Professional Coder is required.
• Minimum of 3 years of high-level expertise and understanding of healthcare revenue cycle and regulatory experience.
• Understands revenue cycle functions, including developing accurate, meaningful, and timely reports and dashboards.
• Demonstrates a consultative approach with working with physician partners, administrative leaders, and vendors to develop efficient patient and staff-focused revenue cycle solutions.
• Effective communicator and listener who can facilitate conversations culminating in action and results.
• Accessible and team-oriented individual who empowers, educates, and mentors staff.
• Requires analyzing, explaining/teaching, attention to detail, problem solving and reasoning

Hospital/Program Description

MedStar Health is dedicated to providing the highest quality care for people in Maryland and the Washington, D.C., region, while advancing the practice of medicine through education, innovation, and research. Our team of 32,000 includes physicians, nurses, residents, fellows, and many other clinical and non-clinical associates working in a variety of settings across our health system, including 10 hospitals and more than 300 community-based locations, the largest home health provider in the region, and highly respected institutes dedicated to research and innovation. As the medical education and clinical partner of Georgetown University for more than 20 years, MedStar Health is dedicated not only to teaching the next generation of doctors, but also to the continuing education, professional development, and personal fulfillment of our whole team. Together, we use the best of our minds and the best of our hearts to serve our patients, those who care for them, and our communities. It’s how we treat people.