Vice President Revenue Cycle

Vice President Revenue Cycle 3.5 3.5 out of 5 stars 1776 West Lakes Parkway, West Des Moines, IA 50266 Full-time UnityPoint Health 1,370 reviews

Full-time Overview:

UnityPoint Health is seeking a strategic and forward-thinking Vice President of Revenue Cycle to lead system-wide transformation across all revenue cycle functions. This executive will be responsible for advancing a modern, technology-enabled operating model that improves financial performance, enhances patient financial experience, and drives operational efficiency. This role goes beyond traditional revenue cycle leadership. It is an opportunity to elevate the function into a strategic partner across the organization, influencing payer strategy, leveraging automation and analytics, and leading through a period of meaningful transformation. This position is based in Des Moines, Iowa and requires an on-site presence. Why UnityPoint Health?: At UnityPoint Health, you matter. We're proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcare several years in a row for our commitment to our team members. Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you're in.

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Expect paid time off, parental leave, 401K matching and an employee recognition program. Dental and health insurance, paid holidays, short and long-term disability and more. We even offer pet insurance for your four-legged family members. Early access to earned wages with Daily Pay, tuition reimbursement to help further your career and adoption assistance to help you grow your family. With a collective goal to champion a culture of belonging where everyone feels valued and respected, we honor the ways people are unique and embrace what brings us together. And, we believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is a vital part of delivering an exceptional employment experience. Find a fulfilling career and make a difference with UnityPoint Health.

Responsibilities:

Lead the strategic transformation of revenue cycle into a technology-enabled, system-level function Oversee end-to-end revenue cycle operations, including patient access, coding, billing, collections, and denial management Drive measurable improvements in key performance metrics such as AR days, denial rates, cash acceleration, and net revenue yield Partner with executive leadership to align revenue cycle strategy with financial and operational goals Lead and develop a high-performing team of revenue cycle leaders Build and manage relationships with external partners, including managed services organizations Leverage data, analytics, and automation to improve efficiency and performance Strengthen payer strategy and collaboration with contracting teams

Qualifications:

10+ years of progressive revenue cycle leadership experience in a large, complex health system Demonstrated experience leading end-to-end revenue cycle functions Experience driving transformation, including process improvement, centralization, or system integration Experience working with external partners or managed services organizations Strong understanding of payer strategy, reimbursement models, and revenue cycle performance metrics Proven ability to influence and partner with executive leadership Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree preferred