AVP, Patient Access (100% travel)

Ensemble Health Partners; United States; Remote; USD 112,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Ensemble is seeking an AVP, Patient Access to provide enterprise-wide strategic leadership for front-end revenue cycle operations, including scheduling, registration, insurance verification, and financial clearance. This remote role requires weekly travel and oversight across multiple health systems to improve patient experience and financial performance.

You will guide action plans, monitor performance metrics, and drive modernization using technology while building a culture of accountability

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of Patient Access or Revenue Cycle leadership in a hospital or large health system.
• Experience managing multiple health systems; hospital experience preferred.
• Demonstrated experience implementing strategic initiatives aligned with goals.
• Demonstrated advanced usage of AI with business outcomes and scaling teams.
• Strong business acumen across functions and levels.
• Strong executive presence with confidence, credibility and calm under pressure.
• Experience in healthcare provider finance operations or similar service environment.

Responsibilities

• Provides vision, leadership and oversight for all Patient Access functions and leaders.
• Establishes cross-functional relationships to fulfill Ensemble differences.
• Leads modernization of Patient Access: goal setting, metrics, action plans, and new tech.
• Communicates strategy, promotes engagement, and supports staffing and recruitment.
• Manages budget and resources; ensures compliance with laws and guidelines.
• Travel weekly within assigned markets; work onsite as needed.

Skills

Leadership

Executive presence

AI experience

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree (preferred)

CRCR certification

Job description

Thank you for considering a career at Ensemble!

Ensemble is a leading provider of technology-enabled revenue cycle management solutions for health systems, including hospitals and affiliated physician groups. They offer end-to-end revenue cycle solutions as well as a comprehensive suite of point solutions to clients across the country.

Ensemble keeps communities healthy by keeping hospitals healthy. We recognize that healthcare requires a human touch, and we believe that every touch should be meaningful. This is why our people are the most important part of who we are. By empowering them to challenge the status quo, we know they will be the difference!

O.N.E Purpose:

• Customer Obsession:Consistently provide exceptional experiences for our clients, patients, and colleagues by understanding their needs and exceeding their expectations.
• Embracing New Ideas:Continuously innovate by embracing emerging technology and fostering a culture of creativity and experimentation.
• Striving for Excellence:Execute at a high level by demonstrating our “Best in KLAS” Ensemble Difference Principles and consistently delivering outstanding results.

The Opportunity:

Reporting directly to VP, Patient Access, the AVP Patient Access provides enterprise-wide strategic leadership for all front-end revenue cycle operations, which may include scheduling, registration, insurance verification, public benefits, and financial clearance. This highly strategic role oversees multiple cost centers and sets long-term objectives to optimize patient experience, enhance operational efficiency, and drive financial performance. Develops and executes innovative strategies that align with organizational goals, leveraging technology and process improvements to streamline workflows and improve the patient experience. Requires extensive leadership capabilities to guide large, diverse teams, foster cross-functional collaboration, and build a culture of accountability and continuous improvement. Acting as a key advisor to internal and external executive leadership, the AVP analyzes performance metrics, forecasts trends, and implements initiatives that reduce barriers, mitigate risk, and support sustainable growth. Weekly travel within assigned markets will be required with this position (100% travel).

Job Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Customer Obsession: Consistently provide exceptional experiences for our clients, patients, and colleagues by understanding their needs and exceeding their expectations.
• Embracing New Ideas: Continuously innovate by embracing emerging technology and fostering a culture of creativity and experimentation.
• Striving for Excellence:Execute at a high level by demonstrating our “Best in KLAS” Ensemble Difference Principles and consistently delivering outstanding results.
• Provides vision, leadership and operational oversight for all Patient Access functions and Senior Access leaders across the organization. This position will establish positive, collaborative relationships with operational leaders to fulfill the Ensemble Differences.
• Actively leads and/or participates in modernizing Patient Access. This includes but is not limited to: goal setting (department level and/or overall revenue cycle), tracking and reporting of metrics, development and implementation of action plans to achieve goals, the review and implementation of new technologies, standardization of policies and processes and development of communication tools, both for staff and internal customers.
• Accountable for a comprehensive and effective communication strategy with the department that promotes employee engagement, which includes enhanced employee productivity and morale. Communication style should promote a common understanding of the market, vision, strategy and accountabilities. Promotes a culture of two-way communications and creates opportunities for staff participation. Staff should have regular assessments and educational opportunities. Determines appropriate staffing levels, monitors compensation and strengthens recruiting and retention process.
• Organizes functions through establishing clear accountabilities, delegation of duties and appropriate departmentalization without creating silos. Develops and maintains an effective, visible and well-respected leadership team by selecting, evaluating, coaching and managing the performance of qualified professionals. Negotiates and recruits with other department managers the need for cross training and support in their areas as necessary. Promotes team-building relationships in all areas of responsibility. Works in a collaborative manner with all managers/team leaders to ensure a successful and compliant revenue cycle process.
• Assists with budget management and resource planning
• Ensure staff are aware and compliant with all applicable laws, regulations, guidelines, etc.
• May be required to perform other job-related duties as requested.
• Travel within assigned markets on a weekly basis.

Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree preferred, or a combination of education and equivalent work experience
• 5+ years of Patient Access or Revenue Cycle leadership experience in a hospital or large health system
• Experience managing multiple health systems; hospital experience preferred
• Demonstrated experience implementing strategic initiatives including alignment of company goals and vision with operational execution
• Demonstrated advanced usage of AI, success in translating AI into Business outcomes, and the ability to move teams from experimentation to scale
• Strong business acumen and ability to operate across functions and organizational levels
• Strong executive presence with the ability to project confidence, credibility and authority; able to remain calm & show decisiveness under pressure
• Ability to effectively lead diverse teams and influence change management
• Effective communication skills with ability to clearly and succinctly convey information and ideas
• Experience in healthcare provider finance operations or similar service environment
• Critical thinking and action planning abilities

Certification:

• CRCR certification required within 9 months of employment (Ensemble supported)

This position pays between $112,000 - $160,000 based on experience, and is eligible for annual incentives.

This is a remote position; however, candidates must be willing and able to travel to and work onsite at client, temporary, or corporate office locations as business needsdictate.

Join an award-winning company

Five-time winner of “Best in KLAS” 2020-2022, 2024-2025

Black Book Research's Top Revenue Cycle Management Outsourcing Solution 2021-2024

22 Healthcare Financial Management Association (HFMA) MAP Awards for High Performance in Revenue Cycle 2019-2024

Leader in Everest Group's RCM Operations PEAK Matrix Assessment 2024

Clarivate Healthcare Business Insights (HBI) Revenue Cycle Awards for strong performance 2020, 2022-2023

Energage Top Workplaces USA 2022-2024

Fortune Media Best Workplaces in Healthcare 2024

Monster Top Workplace for Remote Work 2024

Great Place to Work certified 2023-2024

• Innovation
• Work-Life Flexibility
• Leadership
• Purpose + Values

Bottom line, we believe in empowering people and giving them the tools and resources needed to thrive. A few of those include:

• Associate Benefits – We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the physical, emotional, and financial health of you and your family, including healthcare, time off, retirement, and well-being programs.
• Our Culture – Ensemble is a place where associates can do their best work and be their best selves. We put people first, last and always. Our culture is rooted in collaboration, growth, and innovation.
• Growth – We invest in your professional development. Each associate will earn a professional certification relevant to your field and can obtain tuition reimbursement.
• Recognition – We offer quarterly and annual incentive programs for all employees who go beyond and keep raising the bar for themselves and the company.

Ensemble is an equal employment opportunity employer. It is our policy not to discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, disability, military or veteran status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Ensemble also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories.

Ensemble provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and applicable state and local law. If you require accommodation in the application process, please contact [e-mail].

This posting addresses state specific requirements to provide pay transparency. Compensation decisions consider many job-related factors, including but not limited to geographic location; knowledge; skills; relevant experience; education; licensure; internal equity; time in position. A candidate entry rate of pay does not typically fall at the minimum or maximum of the role’s range.

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