POSITION SUMMARY:

The Director of Revenue Cycle Management (RCM) is responsible for overseeing all functions of the revenue cycle, including patient registration, insurance verification, coding, charge capture, billing, collections, denial management, and revenue integrity. This role ensures the organization receives timely and accurate reimbursement for services rendered while maintaining compliance with payer rules, regulations, and organizational policies. The Director provides strategic leadership, operational oversight, and process improvement to optimize revenue cycle performance. Essential Job Functions include but are not limited to those listed below.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Develop and execute enterprise-wide revenue cycle strategies that support the financial health and sustainability of the organization. Oversee all revenue cycle operations, including patient registration, insurance verification, coding, charge capture, claims submission, payment posting, A/R management, and collections. Lead a high-performing team of RCM directors and managers across geographically dispersed regions, fostering collaboration and accountability. Collaborate with clinical, compliance, IT, and finance leadership to align revenue cycle initiatives with organizational goals and patient care delivery. Drive process improvement initiatives to increase cash flow, reduce days in A/R, minimize denials, and improve net collections. Develop and manage departmental budgets, forecasts, and operational metrics to ensure financial targets are met or exceeded. Ensure full compliance with applicable international, federal, and state regulations and payer requirements. Partner with legal and compliance teams to monitor risk, maintain audit readiness, and respond to payer inquiries and audits. Implement and optimize technology solutions, including EHRs, billing platforms, and automation tools, to improve efficiency and data accuracy. Serve as a strategic advisor to executive leadership on matters related to reimbursement, payor mix, and market trends. Oversee training and development programs for RCM staff to maintain industry expertise and foster continuous improvement. Must embrace and embody the mission, vision, guiding principles, clinical vision, and goals of WestCare Foundation. Other relevant duties as assigned.