Director of Patient Finances

Articularis Healthcare Group (AHG) is currently seeking a Director of Patient Finances to join our Leadership Team.

Our Benefits:

Dynamic work environment and work week.

Benefits package that includes group medical, dental, vision, short-term & long-term disability insurance, paid holidays, PTO and 401K.

Our Company:

Articularis Healthcare Group is a physician led and owned organization dedicated to improving healthcare by supporting independent rheumatology practices across the country.  As the nation’s largest rheumatology specialty group with 20+ practices across 7+ states, AHG provides access to best business practices, advisory and management services, and value-based treatment pathways. Please visit our website at www.articularishealthcare.com for more information.

Our Mission:

Delivering the highest quality community-based rheumatology services with a commitment to patient care, physician leadership and excellence.

The Position:

The Director of Patient Finance is responsible for leading RCM and prior authorization activities to include Billing, Collections, Revenue Integrity auditing, charge master management, medical claims management (including denials and appeals operations), cash application and other back-office functions. This position is responsible for developing and implementing strategies, processes and technologies to continuously improve and manage the revenue cycle in a fast-paced, high-volume, evolving healthcare market. Manages the department to maximize cash flow and minimize bad debt.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Troubleshoot various system issues related to Revenue Cycle operations and Prior Authorizations.
• Ensures compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
• Manages administrative direction of Revenue Cycle operations.
• Achieves results through other leaders by empowering them and providing feedback, instruction, and development to develop their own associates.
• Plans and supports the growth of individuals' skills and abilities in preparation for their next role.
• Focuses on retention of high performers.
• Successfully share authority and responsibilities with Prior Authorization and RCM managers to move decision making and accountability downward through the organization while accomplishing strategic priorities.
• Maintain ownership of outcomes without excessive involvement.
• Work collaboratively with the Prior Authorization and RCM departments to understand impact of workflows on Revenue Cycle and Prior Authorization performance.
• Monitors performance metrics and routine reports including, but not limited to: Charge Lag, Charge Reconciliation and Accuracy, Late Charges, Denials, Open Encounters, and Payment Posting.
• Other Duties as Assigned

This job might be for you if you have:

• RHIA, RHIT, CCS, CCS-P, CPC, COC or CIC certification.
• 5+ years' of experience in healthcare reimbursement management.
• Advanced knowledge of PM and EHR systems.

•Bachelors' degree in Accounting, Finance or Business Administrator.
• Experience with NextGen.
• Rheumatology revenue cycle experience.

Why you should apply:

Joining our AHG team will provide you with a positive team environment, growth and advancement opportunities, as well as a work/life balance. 

Next Steps:

Once you submit your application, a member of our Talent Acquisition Team will review your resume and application. A team member will reach out to you within a week to schedule a phone screening. 

EEO/AA-M/F/disabled/protected veteran

*Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions