Director Revenue Cycle

Lifepoint Health®; United States; Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Paid time off

Tuition assistance & career growth

Employee well-being programs

Professional development

Job summary

Lifepoint Health is seeking a Director, Revenue Cycle to provide strategic leadership across Patient Access, Billing, and collections. You will oversee end-to-end revenue cycle processes, ensure regulatory compliance, and drive performance dashboards for financial health.

The role requires collaboration with executive teams, mentoring of staff, and a focus on improving reimbursement and reducing denials while embodying Lifepoint Health values.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, or related field.
• Five years of revenue cycle management in a high volume/multi-facility environment.
• Ability to travel up to 15% of the time.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership and oversight of all revenue cycle operations across Patient Access, Billing, Customer Communications, Collections, and Central Business Office functions.
• Direct and monitor the complete revenue cycle process from patient access through claim adjudication, payment posting, and accounts receivable resolution.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and regulatory requirements including billing and coding standards, HIPAA, and payer-specific rules.
• Safeguard financial integrity through controls, audits, reconciliations, and revenue recognition practices.
• Partner with executive leadership and facility CFOs on revenue optimization, financial reporting, and AR management.
• Develop, implement, and monitor revenue cycle performance metrics and dashboards.
• Analyze data to identify trends and opportunities; implement corrective actions to improve reimbursement and reduce denials.
• Lead audit readiness and ensure adherence to policies and regulatory requirements.
• Mentor revenue cycle teams and foster accountability and high performance.
• Establish relationships with payers to resolve escalated reimbursement issues.
• Monitor various billing activities and ensure timely, accurate reimbursement.
• Develop and standardize revenue cycle policies and workflows across facilities.
• Prepare revenue cycle reports and presentations for leadership and auditors.
• Provide training on best practices and regulatory changes.
• Collaborate across departments to align initiatives with company goals and values.
• Model Lifepoint Health core values in daily work.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Behavioral health knowledge

Organizational skills

Collaboration

MS Word

MS Excel

MS PowerPoint

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, or related field

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

MS PowerPoint

Job description

Job Location Type: Hybrid in KY or Remote

Your experience matters

At Lifepoint Health, we are committed to empowering and supporting a diverse and determined workforce who can drive quality, scalability, and significant impact across our hospitals and communities. As a member of the Health Support Center (HSC) team, you\'ll support those that are in our facilities who are interfacing and providing care to our patients and community members to positively impact our mission of making communities healthier ®.

More about our team

The Director, Revenue Cycle provides strategic leadership and comprehensive oversight of all revenue cycle operations across the organization, including Central Business Office and facility-based business office functions. Responsible for Patient Access, Billing, Customer Communications, Collections, and revenue integrity initiatives, this role ensures compliance with all regulatory, coding, billing, and reimbursement requirements while promoting operational excellence and financial performance. Through analysis of financial and operational results, the Director develops and implements strategies to improve revenue cycle effectiveness, optimize reimbursement, and strengthen compliance. Working collaboratively with corporate and facility leadership, the Director provides guidance, education, and support to drive consistency in policies, processes, and performance standards, ensuring revenue cycle operations align with organizational goals, strategic objectives, and the company\'s mission and values.

How you\'ll contribute

A Director, Revenue Cycle who excels in this role will:

• Provide strategic leadership and oversight of all revenue cycle operations, including Patient Access, Billing, Customer Communications, Collections, and Central Business Office functions.
• Direct and monitor the complete revenue cycle process from patient access through claim adjudication, payment posting, and accounts receivable resolution.
• Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and regulatory requirements, including billing and coding standards, HIPAA privacy regulations, collections laws, and payer-specific requirements.
• Safeguard the financial integrity of revenue cycle operations through effective controls, audits, reconciliations, and revenue recognition practices.
• Partner with executive leadership, corporate finance, facility CFOs, and operational leaders on matters related to revenue optimization, reimbursement, financial reporting, and accounts receivable management.
• Develop, implement, and monitor revenue cycle performance metrics, productivity standards, and operational dashboards to drive continuous improvement.
• Analyze financial and operational data to identify trends, root causes, and opportunities for improvement, implementing corrective actions to enhance reimbursement and reduce denials.
• Oversee audit readiness and ensure all revenue cycle activities are conducted in accordance with internal policies and external regulatory requirements.
• Lead, develop, and mentor revenue cycle teams, including billing, accounts receivable, verification, and cash posting functions, while fostering a culture of accountability and high performance.
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with governmental, commercial, managed care, and third-party payers to resolve escalated reimbursement issues and improve revenue outcomes.
• Monitor physician billing, grant billing, contract billing, and third-party vendor performance to ensure timely, accurate, and compliant reimbursement practices.
• Develop, maintain, and standardize revenue cycle policies, procedures, and workflows to drive consistency, efficiency, and operational excellence across facilities.
• Prepare and present revenue cycle reports, analyses, forecasts, and performance updates to executive leadership, auditors, and other key stakeholders.
• Provide strategic guidance, education, and training to facility and corporate teams regarding revenue cycle best practices, regulatory changes, and process improvements.
• Collaborate with cross-functional departments to support organizational goals, enhance financial performance, and align revenue cycle initiatives with the company\'s mission, values, and strategic objectives.
• Always exhibit the company\'s core values of champion patient care, do the right thing, embrace individuality, act with kindness, and making a difference together.
• Other duties as assigned.

We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:

• Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
• Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
• Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
• Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
• Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

What we\'re looking for

• Knowledge of behavioral health care.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with a diverse team of healthcare professionals.
• Proficiency in using technology, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Bachelor\'s degree in Business Administration, Finance, or related field from an accredited school required.
• Five years of revenue cycle management in a high volume/multi-facility environment required.
• Ability to travel up to 15% of the time

EEOC Statement

"Lifepoint Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Lifepoint Health is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment."

You must be authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship.

Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.