Under supervision from the Manager, Revenue Integrity, the Revenue Integrity Specialist is responsible for the facilitation of multiple Revenue Integrity initiatives to support individuals and teams working on Revenue Integrity initiatives focusing on revenue cycle integrity.  Due to its service focus and project management emphasis, this position requires strong interpersonal and communication skills, well-developed analytic and organizational skills.  The Revenue Integrity Specialist applies a variety of continuous improvement and process improvement initiatives working with individuals and teams from project conception to implementation of process improvement initiatives. Project work may include technical analyses or may require facilitation of a large multi-disciplinary group of operations and/or medical personnel.  Works collaboratively with leadership to increase efficiencies, reduce variability, reduce errors/defects, and involve all appropriate personnel. Prepares reports and recommendations for management and coordinates implementation whenever possible.  This individual provides needed continuous improvement training and education and works closely with other Revenue Integrity personnel to meet education needs at all levels throughout the hospital.  Communicates regularly with Management on specific projects.  Flexibility, innovation, and creativity are necessary characteristics of the successful candidate. Individual is expected to continuously learn and apply new continuous improvement methodologies, and to spread successful innovation through the institution.

1. Minimum one (1) year experience in healthcare revenue cycle, analysis, and charge-related experience is required.  3- 5 years of experience preferred.
2. Knowledge and experience of healthcare revenue cycle required.
3. Epic experience is preferred.
4. Proven ability in revenue analysis and charge capture methodologies required.
5. Strong written and oral communication skills and problem-solving skills required.
6. Experience working with all levels within an organization is required.
7. Proficiency in MS Office [Outlook, Excel, Word] or similar software is required. Data warehouses, and/or decision support systems and reporting tools experience preferred.

Education and Experience

1. Education: Bachelor's degree in Finance, IT, Healthcare Administration, Nursing, or related field is preferred;
2. Certification: Coding certification (AAPC or AHIMA) required. Lean/Six Sigma certification is preferred. Revenue certification is preferred.
3. Years of relevant experience: 3 to 5 years is preferred.
4. Years of experience supervising: None.