Ascension

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Details Department: Revenue Cycle Schedule: Full Time: Monday-Friday Location: Remote Salary: $93,857.00 - $126,983.00 per year Eligible for an annual bonus incentive Benefits Paid time off (PTO) Various health insurance options & wellness plans Retirement benefits including employer match plans Long-term & short-term disability Employee assistance programs (EAP) Parental leave & adoption assistance Tuition reimbursement Ways to give back to your community Benefit options and eligibility vary by position. Compensation varies based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, performance, location and salary range at the time of the offer. Responsibilities Technology evaluation and implementation: Evaluation and implementation of new technologies, including exploring AI for tasks like claim denial reduction, insurance verification, authorization capture. Process improvement and standardization: Develop and execute plans for process improvement, standardization, and automation across the revenue cycle to enhance efficiency and scalability. System and data management: Manage and improve revenue cycle information systems, including patient registration, charge capture, and accounts receivable management. Performance monitoring: Define and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs), such as Days in AR and denial rates, to identify trends and areas for improvement. Reporting and analysis: Analyze data to develop insights and present clear, actionable findings to stakeholders and senior leadership. Cross-functional collaboration: Partner with stakeholders across operational and financial departments to align on technology solutions and support optimization efforts. Requirements Licensure / Certification / Registration: Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) credentialed from the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) preferred. Licensure required relevant to state in which work is performed. Education: High School diploma equivalency with 3 years of cumulative experience OR Associate's degree/Bachelor's degree with 2 years of cumulative experience OR 7 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required. 3 years of leadership or management experience preferred. Additional Preferences Leadership and management: Strong leadership and team-building skills to mentor staff, manage projects, and motivate teams. Technical expertise: Thorough knowledge of healthcare information technology, revenue cycle software (like Epic/Athena), and an understanding of computational tools applied to healthcare. Analytical skills: Strong analytical, problem-solving, and strategic thinking abilities. Communication skills: Excellent communication, presentation, and influencing skills to work with various levels of staff and management. Knowledge of healthcare regulations: Understanding of healthcare regulations, compliance, and payer policies (e.g., HIPAA) is crucial for ensuring accuracy and compliance. #InternalOps #LI-Remote Why Join Our Team Ascension associates are key to our commitment of transforming healthcare and providing care to all, especially those most in need. Join us and help us drive impact through reimagining how we can deliver a people-centered healthcare experience and creating the solutions to do it. Explore career opportunities across our ministry locations and within our corporate headquarters. Ascension is a leading non-profit, faith-based national health system made up of over 134,000 associates and 2,600 sites of care, including more than 140 hospitals and 40 senior living communities in 19 states. Our Mission, Vision and Values encompass everything we do at Ascension. Every associate is empowered to give back, volunteer and make a positive impact in their community. Ascension careers are more than jobs; they are opportunities to enhance your life and the lives of the people around you. Equal Employment Opportunity Employer Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster. As a military friendly organization, Ascension promotes career flexibility and offers many benefits to help support the well-being of our military families, spouses, veterans and reservists. Our associates are empowered to apply their military experience and unique perspective to their civilian career with Ascension. Pay Non-Discrimination Notice Please note that Ascension will make an offer of employment only to individuals who have applied for a position using our official application. Be on alert for possible fraudulent offers of employment. Ascension will not solicit money or banking information from applicants. E-Verify Statement This employer participates in the Electronic Employment Verification Program. Please click the E-Verify link below for more information. E-Verify