Director of Revenue Cycle Job Listing at Acadian Ambulance in Lafayette, LA (Job ID 163481)

Description

Acadian Ambulance Service, one of the nation's most respected medical transportation agencies, is currently searching for a Director of Revenue Cycle to lead Acadian Client Services (ACS).  ACS handles all of the billing and revenue cycle functions for the Ground and Air Ambulance divisions.

As the Director, this position oversees  and manages all aspects of the revenue cycle process for the organization. This role is responsible for optimizing revenue performance, ensuring accurate and timely billing and maintaining knowledge of  and compliance with all relevant regulations as well as developing institutional, and industry knowledge to represent the organization with State and federal health care regulators. The Director is also responsible for leading and developing the revenue cycle teams for Acadian Ambulance. This includes providing expert knowledge, guidance and workforce development as well as implementing, maintaining and managing department resources in order to meet organizational and departmental objectives and goals.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for oversight and management of the day-to-day operations of the Acadian Revenue Cycle Management office workflows, including billing and collection activities
• Ensure that all billing processes timely meet Commercial, network, federal and state regulations and are accurate and efficient in design
• Partner with executives and department leaders to drive strategic initiatives that enhance overall revenue cycle collections with cross functional teams including Finance, Operations, Legal, Compliance, IT, Business Development and other functions as needed
• Develop and maintain a productive and strategic working environment that places the needs of customers first and provides guidance and expertise to team members
• Communicate departmental objectives with management team and staff
• Lead the revenue cycle team's efforts on developing and achieving key performance indicators
• Establish and maintain relationships with federal and state agencies, trade associations and other-related payor and related organizations that assist in the development of streamlined revenue cycle initiatives
• Continuously maintain up to date knowledge on best practices and innovative ways to identify areas for improvement to streamline revenue and communicate with team leaders
• Working ability to review and analyze data and trends in order to make strategic recommendations/ solutions and process and procedures for implementation
• Prepare regular reports and presentations on revenue cycle performance for senior management and stakeholders
• Stay informed about changes in healthcare regulations and payer policies that may impact revenue cycle operations

QUALIFICATIONS:

• A minimum of 5+ years as a manager/ leader and a Bachelor's Degree in Business or Health Care Administration or 10+ years of relevant experience in lieu of degree
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Products or equivalent platforms
• Highly proficient knowledge of medical billing and federal/state regulations, terms and compliance for billing, coding and collections
• Ability to work effectively as a member of interactive teams
• Ability to lead and manage multiple and diverse teams
• Excellent communication, organizational, interpersonal and analytical skills
• Professional work ethic and dress code
• Ability to work independently
• Maintain highest level of confidentiality

Why work for Acadian

Founded in 1971, Acadian Companies is an employee-owned, multi-faceted company with six divisions, a global reach and a mission of improving the lives of our patients, customers and employees through our innovative spirit and diverse divisions. Acadian has earned a reputation as one of the nation's most respected and largest privately held medical transportation companies.

In an area known for a family-centric culture with strong communities and hard workers, Acadian Ambulance grew out of our community's need for emergency medical support and care. Commitment to our community, along with our love of the people within it, guided us in the beginning and is our driving force today. Even with our expansive growth across multiple states, this mindset continues to be the foundation of our organization. We are proud to care for our family, friends, and neighbors.

In 1993, Acadian instituted an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), giving employees the opportunity to own private stock in the company. Acadian sets up a trust fund for qualifying employees and contributes new shares of its own stock or cash to buy existing shares. As of August 31, 2024, Acadian employees will own 100% of the company stock. 

Through this structure, employees own the company, giving them a sense of pride and a stronger investment in their work. Acadian employee-owners see every day as an opportunity to make a difference.

EOE/AA 

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.