Associate Director of Revenue Cycle Optimization

POSITION SUMMARY Supports the VP of Revenue Cycle Operations and Optimization in managing aspects of revenue cycle optimization, including maintaining relationship and monitoring of third-party billing organization and EPIC hosting organization, identifying and implementing revenue optimization strategies, regulatory compliance with third-party insurers (Medicaid, Blue Cross/Blue Shield, etc.), and maintenance of billing and reporting systems.  Collaborates with the VP of Revenue Cycle and Optimization in preparing, reporting on and ensuring compliance of fee schedules, contracts and credentialing activities for managed care contracts. Supports the VP of Revenue Cycle Operations and Optimization in leading strategic revenue cycle optimization initiatives that improve financial performance, operational efficiency, and regulatory compliance. Supports VP of Revenue Cycle Operations and Optimization with third-party Revenue Cycle Management (RCM) vendors and Epic managed services partners, identifies opportunities to optimize revenue, improve reimbursement, reduce denials, and enhance billing operations. Collaborates with clinical, operational, finance, information technology, and payer stakeholders to strengthen revenue integrity, reporting, reimbursement accuracy, and overall revenue cycle performance. ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES  Management (10%)  Recruits, retains and develops a diverse and highly qualified staff; provides ongoing performance feedback and mainta