Director of Revenue Cycle Management

Director Of Business Office/ Director Of Revenue Cycle Management

North Port Behavioral Health is seeking an experienced Director of Business Office/ Director of Revenue Cycle Management to lead and oversee all business office operations, including financial counseling, billing, collections, and revenue cycle functions.

The ideal candidate will have strong leadership, organizational, and financial management skills, along with at least five years of healthcare experience, preferably in a standalone facility. This full-time, benefits-eligible role is responsible for ensuring operational efficiency, regulatory compliance, exceptional customer service, and the overall financial success of the organization.

Benefits

Medical, Dental and Vision insurance
Life insurance
Short Term and Long Disability
401(k) retirement savings plan with company match
FSA and HSA
Employee Assistance Program
Tuition Reimbursement Program
Growth Opportunities
Paid time off
8 Paid annual holidays

Essential Functions

• Monitor and report on key metrics such as cash collections, days outstanding, unbilled, denials, daily census, etc. in conjunction with the CFO.
• Establish and maintain controls for all cash collected and posted in patient accounting system.
• Maintain effective communication with third party insurance carriers to resolve issues that impede cash flow and detract from patient/member satisfaction.
• Provide staff management to include hiring, development, training, performance management and communication to ensure effective and efficient department operation.
• Maintain effective communication with the leadership team to ensure that all third-party compliance guidelines are met.
• Select and monitor outside collection vendors engaged in the collection of facility receivables. Review and balance agency reports to system reports and approve agency invoices.
• Lead and provide operational directives for all Business office activities related to the claim's management and collections of the facility receivables and ensure timely, efficient cash collections to support the overall financial goals of the facility.
• Define and provide the necessary support and leadership to achieve departmental goals and objectives.
• Review all statistical reports to monitor trends and determine operational deficiencies and implement corrective action plans as necessary.
• Work closely with Utilization Review and Admissions staff to ensure proper authorization of patient insurance coverage.
• Manage and direct subordinate staff to identify goals and objectives.

Other Functions

• Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.

Education/Experience/Skill Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required. Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or related field preferred.
• Five or more years of healthcare experience, primarily in a standalone facility setting. Preferably in behavioral health.
• Three or more years’ supervisory experience required.
• Strong revenue cycle technical skills required.
• Advanced Excel skills required, including VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables, data analysis, and basic formulas.

Licenses/Designations/Certifications

• Must have and maintain a valid driver's license, automobile insurance coverage and have access to an automobile, where facility requires.