Community Health Systems

Operates acute care hospitals nationwide

Vice President Revenue Cycle

Accounts Payable/ReceivableConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeUnited StatesNo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

A bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Health Administration, or a related field is required.
More than 10 years of progressive experience in revenue cycle management or healthcare finance is required.
Five to seven years of senior leadership experience overseeing multi-facility revenue cycle operations is required.
A proven track record of implementing revenue cycle process improvements and technology solutions to achieve measurable financial results is required.
Comprehensive knowledge of end-to-end revenue cycle processes, healthcare reimbursement methodologies, and payer regulations is required.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to use data to drive decision-making, are required.
Proficiency in revenue cycle management systems, electronic health records, and data analytics tools is required.
Strong negotiation and relationship management skills with payers, vendors, and internal stakeholders are required.
Deep understanding of regulatory compliance requirements, including HIPAA and CMS guidelines, is required.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and drive organizational change in a fast-paced environment is required.

Responsibilities

Develop and implement revenue cycle strategies and processes aligned with the organization’s financial and operational goals.
Oversee revenue cycle operations, including patient registration, scheduling, pre-arrival services, insurance verification, billing, coding, collections, payment posting, denials management, revenue integrity, revenue control, divestitures, conversions, role security, and reporting.
Ensure compliance with federal, state, and payer regulations, including HIPAA, CMS, and other healthcare-related standards.
Collaborate with executive leadership to create short- and long-term financial strategies supporting sustainable growth and operational efficiency.
Drive initiatives to optimize revenue capture, reduce denials, and improve cash flow through process improvements and technology enhancements.
Lead efforts to standardize revenue cycle processes across facilities and locations for consistency and scalability.
Develop and manage the revenue cycle budget, ensuring cost-effective operations and resource allocation.
Build and maintain relationships with payers, vendors, and internal stakeholders to address issues, negotiate contracts, and improve processes.
Provide leadership and mentorship to the revenue cycle management team.
Maintain regular and reliable attendance.
Comply with organizational policies and standards.

Desired Qualifications

A master's degree is preferred.
Exceptional leadership and team-building abilities focused on collaboration and accountability.
Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to convey complex financial concepts to diverse audiences.

Job Summary

The Vice President, Revenue Cycle provides strategic leadership and operational oversight for all revenue cycle functions across the organization. This position is responsible for optimizing the entire revenue cycle process, including but not limited to patient access, scheduling, pre-arrival, billing, collections, accounts receivable, and denials management. The Vice President collaborates with executive leadership and operational teams to develop and execute strategies that enhance revenue, improve operational efficiency, ensure regulatory compliance, and maintain high levels of patient satisfaction.

Essential Functions

Develops and implements revenue cycle strategies and processes that align with the organization’s financial and operational goals.
Oversees all aspects of revenue cycle operations, including patient registration, scheduling, pre-arrival services, insurance verification, billing, coding, collections, payment posting, denials management, revenue integrity, 305 revenue control, divestitures, conversions, Role Security, and reporting.
Ensures compliance with federal, state, and payer regulations, including HIPAA, CMS, and other healthcare-related standards.
Collaborates with executive leadership to create short- and long-term financial strategies that support sustainable growth and operational efficiency.
Drives initiatives to optimize revenue capture, reduce denials, and improve cash flow through process improvements and technology enhancements.
Leads efforts to standardize revenue cycle processes across all facilities and locations, ensuring consistency and scalability.
Develops and manages the revenue cycle budget, ensuring cost-effective operations and resource allocation.
Builds and maintains strong relationships with payers, vendors, and internal stakeholders to address issues, negotiate contracts, and improve processes.
Provides leadership and mentorship to the revenue cycle management team, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
Complies with all policies and standards.

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Finance, Health Administration, or a related field required
Master's Degree preferred
More than 10 years of progressive experience in revenue cycle management or healthcare finance required
5-7 years of senior leadership experience overseeing multi-facility revenue cycle operations required
Proven track record of implementing revenue cycle process improvements and technology solutions to achieve measurable financial results

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Comprehensive knowledge of end-to-end revenue cycle processes, healthcare reimbursement methodologies, and payer regulations.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to use data to drive decision-making.
Proficiency in revenue cycle management systems, electronic health records (EHRs), and data analytics tools.
Exceptional leadership and team-building abilities, with a focus on fostering collaboration and accountability.
Strong negotiation and relationship management skills with payers, vendors, and internal stakeholders.
Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to convey complex financial concepts to diverse audiences.
Deep understanding of regulatory compliance requirements, including HIPAA and CMS guidelines.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and drive organizational change in a fast-paced environment.

About the Company

Community Health Systems

Operates acute care hospitals nationwide

Community Health Systems operates general acute care hospitals across 14 states, owning or leasing 71 facilities to deliver healthcare outside urban centers. Its main business is running hospital networks and providing medical and surgical services to patients, funded by payments from patients, insurers, and government programs like Medicare and Medicaid. The company also offers management services to its affiliates through a professional services corporation. Its workflow centers on developing and operating healthcare delivery systems, supporting a wide range of needs from emergency care to specialized treatments. The goal is to help people get well and live healthier by providing accessible non-urban and suburban hospital-based care while navigating a regulated, competitive US healthcare market.

Company size: 5,001-10,000
Company stage: IPO
Headquarters: Franklin, TN
Founded: 1985

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