Director of RCM Strategy & Innovation

Merakey; Lower Paxton Township (PA); Remote; USD 145,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization as the Director of RCM Strategy and Innovation, where you'll lead strategic initiatives in the revenue cycle and new business development. This senior leadership role offers the chance to drive operational excellence and improve financial performance in a non-profit dedicated to behavioral health services. With a commitment to diversity and a zero-tolerance policy for abuse, you'll work in an environment that values every individual's right to growth and dignity. If you have a passion for making a difference and possess strong leadership skills, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• 7-10 years of healthcare revenue cycle management experience focused on behavioral health.
• Strong analytical skills to interpret complex data and make recommendations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee strategic initiatives related to revenue cycle and new business development.
• Ensure efficient integration of services into financial processes.

Skills

Healthcare Revenue Cycle Management

Strategic Planning

Process Optimization

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Healthcare Administration

15-20 Years of Revenue Cycle Management Experience

Tools

Healthcare Information Systems

EHR Systems

Behavioral Health-Specific Revenue Cycle Software

Job description

Description

Are you looking for an opportunity to advance your career while working with an extraordinary team? At Merakey, we put heart and soul into everything we do. We are seeking a Director of RCM Strategy and Innovation to join our team.

Remote Position: This opportunity is available for candidates residing in PA, DE, FL, LA, MD, NJ, OH, TX, and VA.

Starting Salary: $145,000

Position Details:

This senior leadership role (Director Level reporting to the Sr. Director of Business Operations) is responsible for overseeing strategic initiatives related to the revenue cycle and new business development within Merakey. The role ensures efficient integration of services into financial processes, drives operational excellence, improves financial performance, and maintains compliance with regulatory standards.

About Merakey

Merakey is a leading non-profit provider in developmental, behavioral health, and education services with a fifty-year history. We offer integrated services nationwide, guided by our belief in every individual's right to growth, dignity, and fulfillment. We are committed to providing the best care and strictly follow a zero-tolerance policy for abuse.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Merakey values diversity and does not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, ethnicity, sex, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, or disability. We strive to build diverse teams that reflect our community.

Qualifications

Our ideal candidate will possess:

• A bachelor’s degree in healthcare administration, business administration, or a related field, or 15–20 years of revenue cycle management experience in lieu of a degree.
• At least 7–10 years of healthcare revenue cycle management experience, focusing on behavioral health services and commercial insurance billing.
• Proven experience in strategic planning, process optimization, and leadership.
• Deep knowledge of behavioral health billing, coding, reimbursement, and regulatory requirements (e.g., ICD-10, CPT, Medicare, Medicaid, Commercial insurance).
• Strong analytical skills to interpret complex data and make recommendations.
• Excellent communication skills to engage and influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams and managing large projects.
• Familiarity with healthcare information systems and EHR systems.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Certification such as CRCE.
• Knowledge of EDI concepts and processes.
• Experience with physical health billing is a plus.
• Knowledge of behavioral health-specific revenue cycle software and tools.
• Experience in payer relations and contract negotiations.
• Understanding of value-based care models applicable to behavioral health services.