Senior Vice President, Revenue Cycle

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Job Summary

The Senior Vice President (SVP), Revenue Cycle serves as a key member of the executive leadership team and is responsible for the strategic direction, operational excellence, financial performance, and continuous transformation of Grady Health System's Revenue Cycle enterprise. Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer, the SVP will develop and execute a comprehensive revenue cycle strategy that maximizes net patient revenue, accelerates cash collections, enhances the patient financial experience, and supports the organization's mission of delivering exceptional healthcare services.

This executive leader will oversee all post-service revenue cycle functions, including Insurance Billing, Self-Pay Billing, Cash Posting, Denial Management, Underpayment Recovery, Patient Financial Services (PFS) Customer Service, Vendor Management, and Revenue Recovery operations across hospital, physician, ambulatory, and EMS services. The SVP will foster a culture of accountability, innovation, operational excellence, compliance, and employee engagement while serving as a strategic business partner to executive leadership, clinical leaders, operational departments, and external stakeholders.

The SVP will champion the modernization of revenue cycle operations through analytics, automation, artificial intelligence (AI), and emerging technologies to optimize performance, reduce administrative burden, improve financial outcomes, and create a best-in-class patient financial experience.

Provide executive leadership and strategic direction for the Revenue Cycle enterprise across Grady Health System.

Responsibilities:

Oversee all post-service revenue cycle operations, including:

• Insurance Billing
• Self-Pay Billing
• Cash Posting
• Denial Management
• Underpayment Recovery
• Patient Financial Services (PFS) Customer Service
• Vendor Management
• Revenue Recovery operations across the enterprise

Develop and execute strategies to:

• Maximize net patient revenue
• Accelerate cash collections
• Reduce denials
• Optimize reimbursement
• Improve the patient financial experience.

Lead enterprise operational transformation initiatives focused on:

• Analytics
• Automation
• Artificial intelligence (AI)
• Digital modernization of revenue cycle operations.

Drive operational excellence, accountability, compliance, and continuous improvement throughout the revenue cycle function.

Serve as a strategic business partner to:

• Executive leadership
• Clinical leaders
• Operational departments
• External stakeholders.

Ensure regulatory and reimbursement compliance related to Medicare, Medicaid, managed care, and commercial payers.

Support organizational financial performance through data-driven decision-making and revenue optimization strategies.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor Degree in Business Administration/Management required.
• Master's Degree in Health Administration required.
• Ten (10) years of leadership experience in healthcare
• Ten (10) years of experience in progressive revenue cycle in a large hospital setting.

Core Competencies
These competencies reflect the values and behaviors expected of all Grady team members, regardless of role. They ensure that every employee contributes to safe, high-quality care, positive patient experience, and a collaborative work environment.

1. Patient-Centered Care - Demonstrates a commitment to delivering safe, compassionate, and high-quality care that prioritizes the well-being and satisfaction of patients and their families.
2.Integrity & Accountability - Acts ethically, maintains confidentiality, and accepts responsibility for actions, decisions, and outcomes.
3.Collaboration & Teamwork - Builds positive relationships, works effectively across departments, and supports colleagues to achieve shared goals.
4. Communication - Communicates clearly, respectfully, and effectively with patients, families, colleagues, and leadership.
5.Respect & Inclusion - Creates an inclusive environment by valuing diversity, treating others with dignity, and ensuring equitable care and opportunities for all.
6. Quality & Safety - Adheres to best practices, regulatory standards, and policies to ensure safe, reliable, and high-quality outcomes.
7. Adaptability & Resilience - Responds effectively to change, remains flexible in dynamic situations, and demonstrates resilience under pressure.
8. Continuous Improvement - Seeks opportunities to improve processes, skills, and outcomes through innovation, learning, and feedback.
9. Leadership & Professionalism - Inspires, guides, and develops individuals and teams while modeling professionalism, fairness, and transparency.
10. Employee Experience Focus - Champions a supportive and engaging employee journey that enables staff to thrive and, in turn, deliver exceptional patient care.

Grady Total Rewards
At Grady, we believe in supporting the health, well-being, and growth of every team member. Our Total Rewards package is designed to provide competitive pay and comprehensive benefits that make a difference in your life and career, including:

• Health & Wellness: Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage.

• Financial Security: Retirement savings plans with employer contributions, life insurance, and disability coverage.

• Work-Life Balance: Paid time off, holidays, and family leave benefits.

• Career Growth: Tuition reimbursement, professional development programs, and opportunities for advancement.

• Employee Support: Employee Assistance Program (EAP), wellness initiatives, and discounts on services.

Grady's Total Rewards are designed to ensure our employees feel valued, supported, and empowered, both at work and beyond.

Why Join Grady?
Grady Health System is more than a hospital - we are a vital part of Atlanta and the surrounding communities. For over 125 years, Grady has been committed to providing exceptional care, advancing health equity, and making a difference in the lives of those we serve. When you join Grady, you become part of a team that values excellence, compassion, innovation, and collaboration.

Here, every role matters. Whether you provide direct patient care, support our operations, or lead teams, you play an important part in fulfilling our mission. We offer opportunities to learn, grow, and build a meaningful career in an environment where your contributions are recognized and valued.

At Grady, we don't just work, we make an impact.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement:
Grady Health System is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering a workforce where all employees feel valued, respected, and empowered to succeed. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic.

Grady is dedicated to creating an accessible work environment and provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities to ensure equitable opportunities for success.