RCS Manager- Rehab Prior Authorization

Indiana University Health; Indianapolis (IN); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Indiana University Health is seeking a RCS Manager to lead Rehab Prior Authorization and Revenue Cycle operations across the statewide teams. The role emphasizes strategic planning, resource management, and process standardization to achieve high-quality, benchmarked outcomes.

Ideal candidates will have prior authorization and insurance verification experience, strong leadership, and an undergraduate degree. This hybrid position may require on-site work occasionally as the team evolves.

Qualifications

• Requires strong knowledge of business and reimbursement management with an undergraduate degree preferred.
• Experience with hospital or physician billing is strongly preferred.
• Ability to plan and manage resources and budget.
• High level of interpersonal, problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication in individual and group settings.

Responsibilities

• Lead Revenue Cycle operations for all assigned RCS teams.
• Provide departmental administrative decision making, leadership, and strategic planning.
• Ensure high quality standardized work processes with outcomes benchmarked to national standards.
• Support a diverse and complex operating environment and span of control.
• Hybrid role with occasional onsite expectations.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Team leadership

Education

Undergraduate degree preferred

Job description

RCS Manager- Rehab Prior Authorization

Our leaders shape strategic initiatives, develop passionate teams, and work to improve health outcomes. They advance our mission and exemplify excellence, compassion, teamwork and purpose in all that they do

Overview

RCS Manager- Rehab Prior Authorization

Our leaders shape strategic initiatives, develop passionate teams, and work to improve health outcomes. They advance our mission and exemplify excellence, compassion, teamwork and purpose in all that they do.. Indiana University Health is seeking individuals who embody these values to join our Statewide Financial Clearance leadership team in the role of RCS Manager. This position is responsible for leading Revenue Cycle operations for all assigned Revenue Cycle Services teams. Provides departmental administrative decision making, leadership, and strategic planning, including the efficient and productive use of personnel and other financial resources. Ensures high quality standardized work processes that result in consistent outcomes that compare favorably with relevant national benchmarks. The incumbent must possess strong subject matter expertise and leadership in order to support a diverse and complex operating environment and span of control. This is a hybrid role with occasional onsite expectations, although this is subject to change. Candidates should have previous experience in prior authorization and insurance verification.

Key Relationships

Reports to: RCS Director

Direct Reports: 20

Key Relationships: Rehab Clinics, RCS Denials Team

Candidate Qualifications

Candidates for the position will be evaluated according to the following criteria and competencies. Requires strong knowledge of business and reimbursement management with an undergraduate degree preferred.

• At least three years of experience with hospital or physician billing strongly preferred.
• Requires demonstrable knowledge of healthcare billing terminology concepts and processes.
• Requires the ability to plan and manage the utilization of resources.
• Requires a high level of interpersonal, problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Requires effective written and verbal communication skills in both individual and group settings.
• Requires the ability to organize and manage work to achieve performance expectations.
• Requires the ability to promote teamwork and develop team members.
• Requires ability to manage within the confines of a budget.
• Requires a passionate commitment to continuous performance improvement.

IU Health leaders play a crucial role in advancing the mission of our organization and inspiring teams to make a meaningful difference in the lives of patients. As one of Indiana’s largest employers and the most comprehensive medical system in the state, our vision is to lead the transformation of healthcare through quality, innovation and education, and make Indiana one of the nation’s healthiest states.IU Health is the largest health system in Indiana with nearly 40,000 team members, 16 hospitals and $8.64 billion in operating revenue. The system’s programs in cancer, cardiovascular, neuroscience, orthopedics, pediatrics and transplants have received national recognition for quality patient care. IU Health, in partnership with the Indiana University School of Medicine, bring together highly skilled physicians, researchers, and educators into close collaboration to provide world-class care for children and adults and improve the health of patients and communities across Indiana.

Indiana University Health is dedicated to a fair hiring process and is committed to equal opportunity and nondiscrimination for all individuals, regardless of age, color, disability, ethnicity, marital status, national origin, race, religion, gender identity, expression, sexual orientation, or veteran status. We are an equal opportunity employer. IU Health does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, national origin, gender identity and/or expression, marital status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.