Vice President of Revenue Cycle Management - Remote

Optum is a global organization that delivers care, aided by technology to help millions of people live healthier lives. The work you do with our team will directly improve health outcomes by connecting people with the care, pharmacy benefits, data and resources they need to feel their best. Here, you will find a culture guided by inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health optimization on a global scale. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together. This position will oversee the development and execution of end-to-end revenue cycle service commitments for one or more of Optum's Health System partnerships. The role will continuously drive client revenue cycle performance improvement, as well as cost, productivity, and profitable goals. Success depends on driving efficiency, effective partnership, influence, and collaboration across various functions of Optum Insight ensuring initiatives and strategy are targeting delivery of world-class billing services, driving patient and customer commitment, and maximizing return through improved bad debt, cash realization, and cost efficiencies. This position is responsible for influencing change related to the key functions of Revenue Cycle through collaborative engagement with various matrixed teams to develop and support innovative initiatives that will achieve optimal results while identifying gaps in client support/performance and proposing solutions (technology, services) to drive performance improvement. You’ll enjoy the flexibility to work remotely from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges. For all hires in the Minneapolis or Washington, D.C. area, you will be required to work in the office a minimum of four days per week. Primary Responsibilities The Client Delivery Lead (CDL), Revenue Cycle Management is an operations leader who has direct accountability for P&L performance, KPIs, and all functions in Front, Middle, and Back Revenue Cycle Management (RCM) Operations supporting Market Performance Partnership (MPP) clients. The position achieves successful outcomes by working across a matrix environment to drive cost performance, productivity, and growth while ensuring successful delivery on end-to-end performance requirements for revenue cycle management clients. Primary responsibilities of CDL role will focus on four key areas: Operations Provide direction, oversight, and monitoring of RCM performance on a daily, weekly, monthly, and quarterly cadence Deliver updates to clients and Centers of Excellence (COEs) as necessary Proactively raise concerns with clients, COEs, and delivery teams, influencing change to drive action and improvement Celebrate successes across clients, COEs, and delivery teams Perform regular analysis of performance, including industry metrics, client metrics, SLAs, and incentive programs Inform Client Relationship Executives (CREs) and other stakeholders regularly Client Partnership Partner and build trust-based relationships with client CFOs and other relevant client leaders Provide guidance and advice on the impact of industry changes, revenue impact of client strategic plans, payer contracting and other relevant topics Walk the halls to understand client operations, challenges, and successes Performance Improvement Plan and manage overall client and Optum RCM strategy to ensure SLA adherence, achieve incentive goals, and deliver high client performance Develop, execute and monitor projects and technology introduction to improve client performance, operational efficiency/productivity and growth Guide change management across diverse client and Optum teams Serve as a creative thought leader, comfortable leading in ambiguity and influencing positive outcomes in a matrixed environment People Management Manage patient access and other on-site teams, ensuring alignment with client and organizational goals Ensure tight collaboration, communications and relationships between on-site, remote domestic and global teams supporting client revenue cycle services You’ll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in. Required Qualifications 7+ years of RCM Operations leadership experience overseeing Front, Middle, and/or Back 7+ years of client management/consulting experience within healthcare delivery systems, interfacing with enterprise-level executives 5+ years planning and managing overall RCM strategy to ensure SLA adherence, incentive goals, and client performance Demonstrated experience driving projects and introducing technology to improve client performance and operational efficiency Demonstrated experience facilitating organizational change and providing process improvement recommendationsProven ability to analyze complex market opportunities and develop creative solutions Travel up to 25% of the time on a sustained basis Preferred Qualifications Experience working within a global organization Experience managing and supporting organizational change Proven excellent communication, leadership, customer service, and problem-solving skills All employees working remotely will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group's Telecommuter Policy. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with us, you’ll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives. The salary for this role will range from $134,600 to $230,800 annually based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable. At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location and income-deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups and those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes - an enterprise priority reflected in our mission. UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations. UnitedHealth Group is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment. #J-18808-Ljbffr UnitedHealth Group