Director - Revenue Cycle - 991544

About Us:

We are excited that you are considering joining Nova Southeastern University!

Nova Southeastern University (NSU) was founded in 1964, and is a not-for-profit, independent university with a reputation for academic excellence and innovation. Nova Southeastern University offers competitive salaries, a comprehensive benefits package including tuition waiver, retirement plan, excellent medical and dental plans and much more. NSU cares about the health and welfare of its students, faculty, staff, and campus visitors and is a tobacco-free university.

We appreciate your support in making NSU the preeminent place to live, work, study and grow. Thank you for your interest in a career with Nova Southeastern University.

NSU considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability, political affiliation or belief, national origin, marital or veteran status or any other legally protected status.

Job Title: Director - Revenue Cycle - 991544 Location: Fort Lauderdale-Davie, Florida Work Type: Full Time with Full Benefits Job Category: Exempt Hiring Range:   Pay Basis:

Annually

Subject to Grant Funding?: No   Essential Job Functions: 1. Plans, directs, supervises, and coordinates work activities of subordinates and staff, including hiring, coaching, evaluating, and terminating, all in accordance with university policies and procedures.

2. Develops and executes a comprehensive billing strategy aligned with the organization's financial goals and objectives.


3. Identifies opportunities for process improvement and automation to enhance billing efficiency and accuracy while minimizing errors, reducing manual intervention, and streamlining operations.

4. Oversees the end-to-end billing process, including invoice generation, distribution, and collection.


5. Handles complex billing issues and disputes, collaborating with internal departments and customers to find timely resolutions.

6. Evaluates, implements, and maintains billing systems and technologies to optimize processes and maintain data integrity.


7. Works closely with IT teams to integrate billing systems with other relevant platforms.

8. Generates regular reports, analyzes data trends, presents findings to senior management, and identifies areas for improvement and strategies for optimization.

9. Provides enterprise leadership for patient and customer services encompassing patient access, payer and patient payments, revenue integrity, and other aspects of access and financial responsibility relationships with payers and patients.

10. Stays current with industry regulations, tax laws, and compliance requirements related to billing.

11. Develops and implements comprehensive revenue cycle strategies to improve cash flow, reduce denials, and increase revenue capture.

12. Monitors key performance indicators (KPIs) and financial metrics related to revenue cycle performance.


13. Works closely with the Office of Compliance with coding and billing processes to ensure accuracy and compliance with coding guidelines, payer requirements, and government regulations (e.g., CMS, HIPAA).

14. Develops and maintains policies and procedures that support effective revenue cycle operations.

15. Performs other duties as assigned.

16. Completes special projects as assigned.
Marginal Job Functions:   Required Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities: Knowledge:
1. Thorough knowledge and understanding of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).
2. Advanced knowledge of accounting principles, revenue recognition, and financial processes.
3. Advanced knowledge of EMR and billing software programs.
4. Advanced knowledge of HCPCS, ICD, CPTs, Revenue Codes, DRG, payment methodologies, and managed care operations.
5. Advanced knowledge of healthcare billing, coding, reimbursement principles, and industry regulations.
6. Administration and Management - Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, leadership techniques, and coordination of people and resources.
7. Knowledge of principles and procedures for personnel recruitment, selection and training.
8. English Language - Knowledge of the struct