Revenue Cycle Project Manager
The Revenue Cycle Project Manager leads system-level projects and process improvement initiatives to optimize revenue cycle performance, financial outcomes, and operational efficiencies. This role requires collaboration with stakeholders across clinical, operational, and IT teams to deliver projects on scope, on time, and within budget. The ideal candidate has the following knowledge :
- Understanding of the entire revenue cycle.
- Knowledgeable with industry regulations and payer guidelines.
- Experience with various revenue cycle technologies; EHR, practice management software, billing platforms and rev cycle analytics tools.
- Detailed planning and organizational skills.
- Risk management expertise.
- Effective communication and stakeholder management.
- Informative data analysis reporting.
- Motivational leader.
- Good negotiator and influencer.
- Change management expert.
Work From Home : The successful candidate will be able to work from home primarily. The preferred candidate lives in the Greater DFW area. Additional details shall be discussed during the interview.
Shift : Flex shift, 8-hour days Monday through Friday
Benefits : UT Southwestern is proud to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. Our benefits are designed to support your overall wellbeing, and include :
PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage100% coverage for preventive healthcare-no copayPaid Time Off, available day oneRetirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)Paid Parental Leave BenefitWellness programsTuition ReimbursementPublic Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified EmployerExperience and Education Required :
Education Bachelor's degree in business administration, Healthcare Management, Information Technology, or a related field. Advanced degree may be used in lieu of years of experience on a year for year basis.Experience 5 years in healthcare revenue cycle management and project management. Experience with Epic revenue cycle modules and IT-driven solutions.Licenses and Certifications (PMP) Project Management Professional Certification or ability to obtain within 1 YearPreferred :
Education Master's DegreeExperience 3 years managing technology related projects or consulting. Experience with Lean, Six Sigma, or other process improvement methodologies. Knowledge of healthcare payer requirements, denials management, and regulatory compliance. Familiarity with change management strategies and tools.Licenses and Certifications Epic certifications or advanced trainingJob Duties :
Project Leadership and PlanningDefines project scope, goals, and deliverables in collaboration with senior management and stakeholders to align with business objectives.Develops full-scale project plans, timelines, and associated communication documents.Stakeholder and Resource ManagementLiaises with stakeholders and team members to set expectations and ensure alignment throughout the project lifecycle.Assesses resource needs and negotiates with departmental managers for personnel allocation.Revenue Cycle OptimizationUtilizes Epic tools for business case, KPIs, benchmarking and ongoing assessment of project success.Collaborates with IT and Revenue Leadership to document key business objective, scope and tasks needed to enhance system functionality and automation in key revenue cycle areas.Project Execution and MonitoringIdentifies and manages project dependencies, risks, and critical paths.Tracks progress against milestones, deliverables, and KPIs; provides regular status reports, proposals, and presentations.Troubleshoots issues, proactively manages scope changes, and devises contingency plans to address potential crises.Performance EvaluationDefines and disseminates success criteria throughout the project lifecycle.Conducts post-project reviews, identifying successful and unsuccessful elements to improve future initiatives.Process Improvement and Best PracticesDevelops tools and best practices for project execution and management.Identifies opportunities to streamline workflows, reduce manual interventions, and increase operational efficiencies.Leadership and Team BuildingMentors and guides project team members, fostering professional growth.Builds and maintains business relationships critical to project success.Security and EEO Statement
Security This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information.
EEO Statement UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. As an equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status.