Revenue Cycle Manager

CU Medicine; Aurora (CO); Remote; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Generous leave

Health plans

Retirement contributions

Job summary

CU Medicine in Colorado is seeking a Revenue Cycle Manager to lead the Accounts Receivable Resolution team and drive optimal reimbursement and financial performance across CU Medicine departments. The role requires strategic leadership, strong analytics, and collaboration with clinical leadership to resolve complex reimbursement issues.

Remote work options are available and out-of-state candidates will be considered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Healthcare Administration, Finance, or related field.
• Minimum eight (8) years in physician billing, revenue cycle operations, or AR management.
• Five (5) years of leadership in a large physician practice or healthcare operation.
• Knowledge of physician reimbursement methodologies, managed care contracts, and financial analysis.
• Strong CPT, ICD, HCPCS coding, payer policies, and denial management experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead Accounts Receivable operations and financial performance, including aging, denials, write-offs, and revenue optimization.
• Oversee staff, budgeting, staffing, recruitment, development, performance management, and policy updates.
• Drive process improvements, reporting tools, and workflow enhancements to improve collections.
• Collaborate with clinical leadership and payers to resolve reimbursement issues and optimize workflows.
• Serve as subject matter expert on payer policies and contracts, communicating insights to leaders.

Skills

Leadership

Financial analysis

Communication

Problem-solving

Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Healthcare Administration/Finance

Certified Professional Coder (CPC) credential

Tools

Excel

CPT/ICD/HCPCS knowledge

Job description

University of Colorado Medicine (CU Medicine) is the region's largest and most comprehensive multispecialty physician group practice. At our primary and specialty care clinics across the Denver metro area and Front Range, CU Anschutz School of Medicine physicians and advanced practice providers bring the latest medical knowledge and new advancements to the care they provide every day. CU Medicine also provides business operations, revenue cycle and administrative services to support the patients of CU Anschutz School of Medicine providers.

This job can be performed 100% remotely, and out of state candidates will be considered.

We are seeking a highly motivated Revenue Cycle Manager to lead our Accounts Receivable Resolution (ARR) team.

The Revenue Cycle Manager is responsible for providing strategic leadership and oversight of the Accounts Receivable Resolution team for assigned departments. This position directs and monitors all activities impacting the financial performance of assigned School of Medicine departments, CU Medicine, and Revenue Services. Responsibilities include driving operational excellence, optimizing revenue cycle performance, managing staff and departmental resources, and implementing strategies that improve reimbursement outcomes, financial results, and overall organizational effectiveness.

Essential Duties:

• Provide leadership and oversight of Accounts Receivable operations and financial performance, including aged AR, denial management, write-offs, charge corrections, insurance escalations, productivity metrics, and revenue optimization initiatives.
• Manage AR personnel and department operations, including workforce planning, budgeting, staffing assessments, recruitment, employee development, performance management, coaching, corrective action, and termination processes. Ensure departmental policies, procedures, and standard work documentation are maintained and updated to reflect evolving business needs, operational goals, and regulatory requirements.
• Drive revenue cycle process improvement efforts by identifying operational inefficiencies, recommending workflow enhancements, developing tools and reporting solutions, and implementing strategies to improve collection outcomes and operational effectiveness.
• Partner with clients, clinical leadership, and other stakeholders to resolve complex reimbursement issues, recommend coding and appeal strategies, support payer dispute resolution, and implement system-wide workflow improvements that enhance financial performance.
• Serve as a subject matter expert on payer policies, managed care contracts, and regulatory requirements, providing guidance, analysis, reporting, and communication to leadership, clients, clinical departments, and payer representatives to support organizational revenue cycle objectives.

Requirements

• Degree in Business, Healthcare Administration, Finance, or a related field; or an equivalent combination of education and experience, including a minimum of eight (8) years of progressive responsibility in physician billing, revenue cycle operations, or accounts receivable management.
• Minimum of five (5) years of leadership experience managing a large physician practice, revenue cycle department, or similar healthcare operation, with direct responsibility for financial performance, accounts receivable management, staff supervision, and operational outcomes.
• Demonstrated knowledge of physician reimbursement methodologies, managed care contracts, and financial analysis, with the ability to develop, interpret, analyze, and communicate financial and operational reports to support strategic decision-making.
• Strong working knowledge of CPT, ICD, and HCPCS coding principles, payer policies, denial management, and revenue cycle processes. Certified Professional Coder (CPC) credential preferred.
• Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, communication, and organizational skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities, lead diverse teams, collaborate with stakeholders at all levels, and effectively communicate complex financial and operational information.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint, with the ability to develop reports, analyze data, create presentations, and leverage technology to improve operational efficiency and performance.

CU Medicine is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment. We are committed to creating a workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity, and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities

CU Medicine is dedicated to ensuring a safe and secure environment for our staff and visitors. To assist in achieving that goal, we conduct background investigations for all prospective employees prior to their employment.

The listed pay range (or hiring rate) represents CU Medicine’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting and is based on evaluation of competitive market data.

This position will be eligible for an annual incentive/bonus commensurate with the level of the job.

A variety of factors, including but not limited to, internal equity, experience, and education will be considered when determining the final offer.

CU Medicine provides generous leave, health plans and retirement contributions which take your total compensation beyond the number on your paycheck. Find information about our benefits here.

CU Medicine will post all jobs for aminimumof 7 days or until 250+ applicants have been received (whichever comes first).

CU Medicine supports a Tobacco Free Workplace Environment which prohibits smoking and the use of tobacco products on CU Medicine property, Anschutz Medical Campus and adjacent business locations.