Manager of Revenue Cycle-Denials Management

Revenue Cycle ManagerFull Time: Monday-FridayRemote$93,857.00 - $126,983.00 per yearEligible for an annual bonus incentiveBenefitsPaid time off (PTO)Various health insurance options & wellness plansRetirement benefits including employer match plansLong-term & short-term disabilityEmployee assistance programs (EAP)Parental leave & adoption assistanceTuition reimbursementWays to give back to your communityBenefit 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.ResponsibilitiesProvide daily operational oversight and leadership for revenue cycle activities and resources.Manage activities related to staffing, including hiring, orienting, evaluating, disciplinary actions, and continuing education initiatives.Interface with outside vendors regarding denial managementProduce reports measuring financial and operational performance including, but not limited to, cash collections, unbilled, denials, volume trends, contract yield, evaluation of predictive models with actual results, financial performance analysis, benchmarking and trend analysis.Set and adhere to project budgets and timelines.Provide frequent status updates, reports, and project summaries to administration and supervisors whose departments are influenced by projects.Strong understanding of professional billing workflows, CPT/HCPCS codes, modifiers, and payer policiesHands-on experience with billing systems (e.g., Epic, Athena, or similar).Ability to identify root causes of denials and lead teams to implement sustainable solutions.Strong skills in interpreting data, creating reports, and presenting actionable insights to stakeholdersDemonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams and influence without direct authorityRequirementsLicensure / 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.Why Join Our TeamAscension 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 EmployerAscension 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 NoticePlease 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 StatementThis employer participates in the Electronic Employment Verification Program. Please click the E-Verify link below for more information.