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Vice President of Revenue Management for BJC HealthCare

This VP will work in collaboration with the Chief Revenue Officer on an array of initiatives intended to optimize the revenue cycle and carry BJC Healthcare into the future. This leader will guide team of 550 employees responsible for billing, follow-up, denial management, cash posting and customer service for the BJC hospitals, medical group, home care and behavioral health.

Looking for a strong people leader who has an extensive background in revenue cycle management!

Overview

BJC HealthCare is one of the largest nonprofit health care organizations in the United States, delivering services to residents primarily in the greater St. Louis, southern Illinois and southeast Missouri regions. With net revenues of $5.5 billion and more than 30,000 employees, BJC serves patients and their families in urban, suburban and rural communities through its 15 hospitals and multiple community health locations. Services include inpatient and outpatient care, primary care, community health and wellness, workplace health, home health, community mental health, rehabilitation, long-term care and hospice.

BJC is the largest provider of charity care, unreimbursed care and community benefits in the state of Missouri. BJC and its hospitals and health service organizations provide $785.9 million annually in community benefit. That includes $410.6 million in charity care and other financial assistance to patients to ensure medical care regardless of their ability to pay. In addition, BJC provides additional community benefits through commitments to research, emergency preparedness, regional health care safety net services, health literacy, community outreach and community health programs and regional economic development.

BJC’s patients have access to the latest advances in medical science and technology through a formal affiliation between Barnes-Jewish Hospital and St. Louis Children’s Hospital with the renowned Washington University School of Medicine, which consistently ranks among the top medical schools in the country.

Role Purpose

This senior level revenue cycle leader is responsible for partnering with finance leaders across BJC to achieve superior revenue cycle results. The individual in this role directs and oversees Revenue Management (billing, follow-up, denial management, cash posting & customer service) for all BJC hospitals and the BJC Medical Group. The individual is responsible for billing and collecting nearly $5 billion in revenue annually. This includes system-wide leadership of people with an organization with nearly 500 people and an operating budget of $47 million.

Responsibilities

Manages individual(s) including but not limited to: hires, trains, assigns work, manages & evaluates performance, conducts professional development plans. Ensures that the productivity and actions of that group meet/support the overall operational goals of the department as established by department leadership.
Lead team of 475 employees; staffing, recruitment & retention, talent management, career development, employee engagement, succession planning, etc. Supports teams in taking calculated risks and celebrates learnings and successes. Leads teams in setting priorities. Creates and implements strategies to increase employee engagement.
Creates and implements strategies to improve revenue cycle performance (e.g., Cash Collections, A/R aging, avoidable write-offs, etc.). Manages accounts receivable and achieves outstanding performance results; bill and collect ~$5 billion in revenue annually. Aligns Revenue Cycle Management goals with hospital service organization (HSO) and BJC goals.
Ensure a highly compliant billing process the adheres to the applicable policies, procedures, regulations, laws and standards
Collaborate with leaders across BJC to resolve problems, improve results and monitor performance. Understands and diplomatically navigates the complexity of BJC.
Develop and monitor departmental budgets and ensure budgetary goals are met. Ensure the efficiency of operations and manage the cost to collect.
BJC has determined this is a safety-sensitive position. The ability to work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner is an essential function of this job.
Performs Other Responsibilities as Assigned

Minimum Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Business or related field
5-10 years of experience
5-10 years of supervisory experience

Preferred Requirements

Preferred Qualifications

Master's Degree in Business, Healthcare Administration, Public Health or related field
10+ years of experience
10+ years of supervisory experience

Benefits Statement

Note: not all benefits apply to all openings

Comprehensive medical, dental, life insurance, and disability plan options
Pension Plan*/403(b) Plan
401(k) plan
Tuition Assistance
Health Care and Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts
On-Site Fitness Center (depending on location)
Paid Time Off Program for vacation, holiday and sick time
Pension does not apply to Memorial Hospital, Memorial Hospital East, Alton Memorial or Parkland Health Center

Legal Statement

The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this position. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Benefits And Legal Statement

BJC Total Rewards

At BJC we’re committed to providing you and your family with benefits and resources to help you manage your physical, emotional, social and financial well-being.

Comprehensive medical, dental, vison, life insurance, and legal services available first day of the month after hire date
Disability insurance* paid for by BJC
Pension Plan*/403(b) Plan funded by BJC
401(k) plan with BJC match
Tuition Assistance available on first day
BJC Institute for Learning and Development
Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
Paid Time Off benefit combines vacation, sick days, holidays and personal time
Adoption assistance

To learn more, go to www.bjctotalrewards.com/Benefits

Not all benefits apply to all jobs

The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this position. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

Equal Opportunity Employer

BJC HealthCare

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