<p>ARKANSAS CHILDREN'S IS A TOBACCO FREE WORKPLACE. FLU VACCINES ARE REQUIRED. ARKANSAS CHILDREN'S IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. ALL QUALIFIED APPLICANTS WILL RECEIVE CONSIDERATION FOR EMPLOYMENT WITHOUT REGARD TO RACE, COLOR, RELIGION, SEX, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, GENDER IDENTITY OR EXPRESSION, NATIONAL ORIGIN, AGE, DISABILITY, PROTECTED VETERAN STATUS OR ANY OTHER CHARACTERISTIC PROTECTED BY FEDERAL, STATE, OR LOCAL LAWS.</p> <p>This position has been designated as safety sensitive and cannot be filled by a candidate who is a current user of medical marijuana.</p> <p>CURRENT EMPLOYEES: Please apply via the internal career site by logging into your Workday Account (https://www.myworkday.com/archildrens/)and search the "Find Jobs" report.</p> <p>Work Shift:</p> <p>Day Shift</p> <p>Time Type:</p> <p>Full time</p> <p>Department:</p> <p>CC807100 PSO Professional Billing</p> <p>Summary:</p> <p>Monday to Friday - Onsite</p> <p>The Director of Professional Billing is responsible for overseeing the billing and collections processes for professional services rendered at ACH or ACNW or any other Arkansas Children's program. This role is crucial for ensuring that patient accounts are managed efficiently and accurately, aligning with the organization's financial strategy and goals. Works closely with the ACH Patient Accounts Director, collaborating on initiatives to optimize billing operations and improve collection outcomes. This position is integral to the organization's revenue cycle management and requires expertise in professional billing, regulatory compliance, and patient account services. This position will collaborate with Revenue Cycle Leaders on planning, budget, system optimization, performance management, and other related matters. Promoting innovation, team building, technology transformation and alignment with best practices.</p> <p>Additional Information:</p> <p>Monday to Friday - Onsite</p> <p>Required Education:</p> <p>Bachelors Degree or Equivalent Experience</p> <p>Recommended Education:</p> <p>Required Work Experience:</p> <p>Related Field - 7 years with 5 years of leadership experience</p> <p>Recommended Work Experience:</p> <p>Required Certifications:</p> <p>Recommended Certifications:</p> <p>Description</p> <ol> <li> <p>Develops strategic plans, goals and outcomes for ACPSO Patient Accounts department.</p> </li><li> <p>Functions as the expert in statutory and regulatory requirements.</p> </li><li> <p>Identifies key performance indicators and ensures indicators are monitored. Identifies when deviations occur from the desired outcome and resolves the issue.</p> </li><li> <p>Drives quality improvement initiatives by establishing performance targets and process improvement activities. Analyzes trends in professional billing operations and initiates changes to improve efficiency and outcomes.</p> </li><li> <p>Drives quality improvement initiatives by establishing performance targets and process improvement activities. Analyzes trends in professional billing operations and initiates changes to improve efficiency and outcomes.</p> </li><li> <p>Creates and utilizes comprehensive reports to evaluate financial performance, focusing on professional billing operations. Participates in the design and creation of financial and productivity dashboards to provide insights for leadership.</p> </li><li> <p>Prepares, justifies, and manages the departmental budget, ensuring the financial health of the ACPSO Patient Accounts Department. Holds full personnel authority, including hiring, terminations, and performance evaluations.</p> </li><li> <p>Maintains open communication with third-party payers to resolve operational and payment issues related to professional billing. Collaborates with payers to ensure timely and accurate reimbursements.</p> </li><li> <p>Performs other duties as assigned, contributing to the overall success of the ACH and ACPSO Patient Financial Services departments and AC's mission.</p> </li></ol>