What are the responsibilities and job description for the Revenue Cycle Director position at Southwest Health System, Inc.?
Join Southwest Health System, Inc. as a Full-Time Revenue Cycle Director in Cortez, Colorado, and immerse yourself in an exciting, dynamic health care environment! This onsite role offers the unique opportunity to lead innovative revenue cycle initiatives, shaping the financial future of our patient-centered organization. With a competitive pay range of $41.76/hr to $66.82/hr, your expertise will directly influence the success of our mission to provide excellent care. Be a part of a culture that values flexibility, professionalism, and a fun atmosphere where your contributions are recognized and celebrated.
You'll have the chance to collaborate with dedicated professionals, making a real difference in the community. As a team member you'll be able to enjoy benefits such as Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Health Savings Account, Paid Time Off, Employee Discounts, 403 (b), and Employee Assistance Program. Seize this opportunity to elevate your career while promoting integrity and safety in health care. Apply now and transform the way we serve our patients!
Hello, we're Southwest Health System, Inc.
SHS was established in 1914, Southwest Health System, Inc. has a rich history of serving rural communities and has a strong mission to provide the highest quality healthcare to our patients. We offer comprehensive "care close to home", helping people in small towns receive quality operations and services you'd only expect from a big city. By only using the latest technology and employing the best staff, we create a patient experience unlike any other. Our employees love our respectful culture, our excellent compensation package, and our incredible location, making our hospital the place to build dream careers!
Your day to day as a Revenue Cycle Director
As the Revenue Cycle Director at Southwest Health System, Inc., you will play a pivotal role in overseeing the Hospital's Revenue Cycle departments, ensuring an efficient and effective process for registration, upfront collections, billing, and auditing. Your primary responsibilities include planning, organizing, and directing all revenue cycle functions while establishing departmental policies and goals. You will administer programs for patient accounting, insurance processing, and government reimbursement, and lead the Patient Access department to achieve seamless admissions for inpatients, outpatients, and emergency room patients. By managing day-to-day billing, collections, and internal audits in compliance with hospital and Medicare/Medicaid standards, you will foster a culture of excellence.
Your leadership will motivate teams, drive improvements in workflows, and ensure that staff are well-trained and prepared for succession. Additionally, you will identify and resolve obstacles affecting admissions flow and customer service, all while striving for enhanced accuracy and efficiency in revenue cycle operations.
Does this sound like you?
To excel as the Revenue Cycle Director at Southwest Health System, Inc., you will need a blend of education, experience, and specific skills.
Familiarity with patient care workflows and service line management is essential, as is exposure to quality improvement initiatives.
Knowledge and skills required for the position are:
Regulatory/Educational Requirements:
- High School Diploma or equivalent.
- Bachelor's degree preferred.
- Certified Coder Accreditation preferred.
- 6 to 10 years related healthcare experience or equivalent combination of education and experience in healthcare billing and management preferred.
- Not-For-Profit hospital experience preferred.
- Experience in hospital operations, patient care workflows, or service line management.
- Exposure to quality improvement initiatives, Lean projects, or patient safety programs.
- Able to communicate effectively in English both verbally and in writing.
- Additional languages preferred.
- Basic computer knowledge.
- Understanding initiatives that drive operational efficiency, service expansion, and revenue growth
- Understanding hospital workflows, departmental operations, staffing models, and resource allocations
- Knowledge of Lean methodology, quality improvement frameworks, and risk management practices.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills for interacting with staff, leadership, and stakeholders
- Ability to lead and inspire teams, mentor staff, and foster a positive work culture.
- Ability to manage multiple initiatives and respond flexibly to evolving operational needs.
- Strong communication skills.
- Excellent customer service skills.
Will you join our team?
If this sounds like the right job for you, don't wait - apply today to join our team. We look forward to hearing from you!
** THIS POSITION WILL REMAIN OPEN FOR A MINIMUM OF 7 DAYS. AFTER THAT DATE
THE POSITION WILL CLOSE WHEN A SUITABLE CANDIDATE IS SELECTED. **
As a condition of employment by Southwest Health System (SHS), you will be required to authorize SHS to conduct a background check prior to your commencing work at SHS, which includes a criminal investigation and verification of citizenship/immigration status, employment history, and education. If you are selected for this position, prior to appointment, you will also be subject to a drug testing for illegal drug use. SHS positions are subject to a Post Offer-Pre Work Screen. This physical exam will determine the capability of the applicant to perform the essential functions.
In consideration for the offer of employment set forth, you hereby waive any and all claims that you may have against SHS for invasion of your privacy in respect of the physical exam, drug testing and background checks referenced above.
Salary : $42 - $67