Manager - Healthcare - Patient Financial Systems

UAB Medicine; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 104,045 - 169,075; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Robust educational assistance programs

Generous paid time off

Employee assistance and wellness programs

Paid parental leave

Qualifying employer for the PSLF Program

Job summary

UAB Medicine in Birmingham, Alabama, is seeking a leader in Healthcare Financial IS to oversee the management of financial systems and support operations. This role requires a Bachelor's degree in Information Systems and extensive experience in healthcare financial information systems.

The successful candidate will lead a team, manage projects, and improve financial workflows while ensuring compliance and accuracy. UAB Medicine offers competitive salaries and robust benefits, including educational assistance and generous paid time off.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Information Systems or a related field and eight years of related experience required.
• Preferred Epic certification in relevant revenue cycle modules, such as Resolute PB, Resolute HB, or Prelude.

Responsibilities

• Lead the administration, configuration, and optimization of healthcare financial information systems.
• Ensure systems meet compliance standards and support financial reporting accuracy.
• Supervise a team of systems analysts and business analysts that support revenue cycle systems.

Skills

Healthcare Financial Information Systems

Project Management

Data Management

Team Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Information Systems or related field

Epic certification in relevant revenue cycle modules

Job description

Position Overview

Pay range: $104,045 - $169,075 / year

Benefits and perks available for eligible positions include: robust educational assistance programs, generous paid time off, employee assistance and wellness programs, paid parental leave, qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program, plus more.

Job Highlights

A team of more than 400 professionals, Health System Information Services (HSIS) works to keep UAB Medicine’s IT systems and infrastructure running smoothly to deliver quality care to our patients. Join our nationally ranked team at UAB Medicine, the No. 1 Best Large Employer in 2021 as ranked by Forbes magazine.

Job Description

To manage a team of Healthcare Financial IS staff. To plan and direct all aspects of design, implementation and maintenance of Healthcare Financial information system to effectively apply technology solutions to improve Healthcare Financial operations. To translate the mission, strategic goals and program priorities of the organization into department operations.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

System Management and Oversight

• Lead the administration, configuration, and optimization of enterprise-level healthcare financial information systems.
• Ensure systems meet organizational needs, compliance standards, and support financial reporting accuracy.
• Monitor system performance, troubleshoot issues, and oversee upgrades or patches.
• Collaborate with IT and vendor support teams to address and resolve technical issues.

Financial Data Management

• Oversee the integration and maintenance of financial data from clinical and operational systems to ensure accuracy in billing and revenue cycle functions.
• Develop protocols for data validation, reconciliation, and reporting to align with healthcare regulatory requirements.
• Provide analytical insights to support budget planning, forecasting, and financial decision-making.

Team Leadership and Collaboration

• Supervise a team of systems analysts and business analysts that support revenue cycle systems.
• Assign projects, monitor progress, and ensure deliverables align with organizational goals.
• Act as a liaison between finance, IT, and clinical departments to ensure system enhancements support organizational objectives.

Process Improvement

• Identify opportunities to enhance system functionality to streamline billing, accounts receivable, and other financial workflows.
• Lead initiatives to automate routine financial processes, improve user experience, and reduce operational costs.
• Oversee and create documentation to support optimal financial system workflows.

Project Management

• Manage system implementation or transition projects, including timeline, budget, and resource allocation.
• Partner with cross‑functional teams to define project requirements, goals, and deliverables.
• Oversee testing, change management, and rollout processes for system updates or new deployments.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Collaborate with leadership to develop strategies that align financial systems with long‑term organizational goals.
• Translate financial and operational needs into system requirements and actionable solutions.
• Provide regular updates and presentations to stakeholders on system performance and project outcomes.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Information Systems or a related field and eight (8) years of related experience required. Work experience may NOT substitute for education requirement.

Preferred

Epic certification in relevant revenue cycle modules, such as Resolute PB, Resolute HB, or Prelude.

Why Work at UAB Medicine

We are UAB Medicine, Alabama’s largest and most comprehensive health system, recognized nationally for delivering world‑class patient care, pioneering research, and cutting‑edge medical education. We proudly serve more than 1.2 million patients each year – from every county in Alabama, all 50 states, and many countries around the world. Our network spans numerous hospitals, emergency departments, more than 67 other sites of care, and a team of over 3,100 physicians. Our key facilities include UAB Hospital – ranked the No. 1 hospital in Alabama by U.S. News & World Report and home to the state’s first ACS‑verified Level I adult trauma center and only Magnet‑designated hospital – along with UAB Hospital‑Callahan Eye and five UAB St. Vincent’s hospitals serving central Alabama.

UAB Medicine offers careers across a wide range of practice environments, from our internationally renowned academic medical center and award‑winning community hospitals to our primary and specialty care clinics across the state. Whether you’re seeking the fast‑paced learning environment of a tertiary care setting or the close‑knot ed environment of a community facility, there’s a place for you on our team where you can become part of a mission‑driven organization committed to delivering life‑changing care. With nearly every medical specialty represented and unlimited opportunities for growth, you’ll find the right fit for your skills and career goals. We care for you by offering comprehensive, industry‑leading benefit packages to support the individual preferences and circumstances of our diverse staff.