12278 Enterprise Corporate - Revenue Cycle Applications

Full time

Yes

40

Applicable business hours.

Pay Range

$99.75 - $159.60

The Associate Vice President IT Applications provides the operational and strategic direction for software applications which includes the planning, development, and operations of software applications. Provides strategic direction for applications within application scope. Is the key relationship owner with operational leaders that are the primary users of the application. Collaborates on and contribute to business strategies within the operational area which maximize the use of information technology, and ensure patient service market, market group, and system strategies align and effectively support the achievement of the organization's objectives and mission.

This role will have responsibility for the success of the enterprise Epic Hospital and Professional Billing and Claims applications, Tapestry, clearinghouses, and new AI tools advancing back-end revenue cycle.

Due to complex requirements, remote work is NOT permitted in: CA, CD, CO, CT, HI, MA, MD, MN, ND, NJ, NY, OR, RI, VT, WA and working Internationally.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for the planning, development, implementation, and operation of applications within application scope which includes documenting and evaluating current systems, recommending, and justifying improved systems, contributing to priorities for system implementation, staffing resources, and developing the conceptual design for each improved application.
• Ensures that applications are designed and interfaced in a manner, which satisfies the users of the systems, and that all information is maintained, accessible, and integrated to satisfy both providers and users. Is the primary contact for operational leadership in the corresponding application area.
• Responsible for executing and providing the results and conclusions of all phases of system applications, as defined by the long-range systems plan and the conceptual design, are accomplished according to established time frames. Communicates accordingly with various users, committees, and affiliates related to system plans, designs, and project status.
• Responsible for managing contracts, vendor negotiations and navigate and execute all steps associated with the governance process.
• Consults with users to identity, evaluate and formulate strategies to deal with opportunities for improvement in applications. Manages and provides support for changes/enhancements ensuring proper analysis, testing, change management and user input processes are followed.
• Acts as the primary contact and liaison for the operational partners to ensure the efficacy of the tools and solutions.
• Responsible for the management of hardware, software and/or consultant contracts and service agreements. Establishes and maintains vendor relationships.
• Oversees the development, execution, administration, and evaluation of information systems processes and mechanisms to support the mission, vision, values, and strategic initiatives.
• Performs human resources responsibilities for staff which include interviewing and selection of new employees, promotions, staff development, performance evaluations, compensation changes, resolution of employee concerns, corrective actions, terminations, and overall employee morale.
• Develops and recommends operating and capital budgets and controls expenditures within approved budget objectives.
• Responsible for understanding and adhering to the organization's Code of Ethical Conduct and for ensuring that personal actions, and the actions of employees supervised, comply with the policies, regulations, and laws applicable to the organization's business.

Level of Education:  Bachelor's Degree Information Technology or related field

Years of Experience:  10 years of experience in information systems, solution design, systems development, implementation, and installation within a complex environment. Includes 5 years of management experience in in project management and managing multi-discipline work teams.

Understanding and experience in Revenue Cycle, Health Information Management and Coding desired.

Epic experience highly preferred.

MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Demonstrated leadership skills and proven track record of managing/directing technical staff and financial resources through various system life cycle phases.
• Experience with systems design and development from business requirements analysis through day-to-day management, and advanced project management skills.
• Extensive knowledge of effective best practice in information systems operations, regulations, and guidelines. Skills and demonstrated experience in establishing excellent working relationships and strategic partnering with various teams.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to communicate effectively with all levels of employees.
• An understanding of health care delivery and health care dynamics within a large integrated health care system.

Pay Range
$97.75-$156.40

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING CONDITIONS

• This position requires travel, therefore, will be exposed to weather and road conditions.
• Operates all equipment necessary to perform the job.
• Exposed to a normal office environment.

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Our Commitment to You:

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Compensation

• Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
• Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
• Incentive pay for select positions
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

Benefits and more

• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program