Vice President Revenue Cycle Hospital Billing

Description The Vice President Revenue Cycle Hospital Billing for the Mount Sinai Health System is accountable for Hospital Billing performance across the medical center. The Vice President will report to the Chief Revenue Officer and drives strategic initiatives to optimize revenue capture, enhance patient financial experience, and strengthen organizational financial performance. Responsibilities Provides strategic direction for hospital billing operations within the broader revenue cycle framework. Develops and executes initiatives to improve billing accuracy, timeliness, and compliance. Establishes performance metrics and accountability structures to monitor and enhance departmental outcomes. Oversees daily billing operations, including claims processing, denials management, and collections. Implements best practices and technology solutions to streamline workflows and reduce errors. Establishes strong working relationships with Revenue Cycle leaders, key stakeholders, and fosters a strong partnership with strategic partners. Maintains strong understanding of revenue performance metrics and payer mix, leading the team in building plans to support operational departments to achieve best practice performance through strong analytical capabilities, process improvement identification, and technology enhancements. Ensures compliance with federal, state, and payer regulations, including HIPAA and CMS guidelines. Collaborates with finance on month‑end revenue performance, identifying trends and opportunities for optimization. Drives initiatives to maximize net revenue through effective billing practices and denial prevention. Partners with finance teams to forecast, monitor, and report on billing performance and revenue cycle KPIs. Leads efforts to reduce accounts receivable days and improve cash flow. Develops options, communicates, and builds support for recommendations to allow the organization to meet changing environment/regulatory requirements and to ensure the MSHS receives appropriate reimbursement for services provided. Leads development and implementation of consistent policies, procedures, and productivity standards to improve operations. Maintains strong customer relationships with key strategic partners. Ensures appropriate functional strategic partners are engaged throughout the process. Monitors and provides regular reporting to senior management on key performance metrics (e.g., actual versus expected results for financial targets). Brings developing issues and recommended actions to the attention of senior leadership and governance committees. Develops, maintains, and ensures compliance with standardized policies, processes, and programs throughout the MSHS. Oversees activities with Compliance to ensure communication, coordination, policies/protocols, and audits are monitored and effective. Develops a high‑performing team as measured through the achievement of benchmark process outcomes, audit and compliance results, financial goals, and employee satisfaction. Stays current with government regulations regarding billing and charging requirements. Establishes goals, objectives, and budgets for assigned areas, and monitors/manages to ensure achievement once approved. Ensures all HIPAA privacy and security standards are adhered to. Conforms to the established policies/ procedures/ processes/ Standards of Behavior and ensures assigned staff do so as well. Performs other duties as required by the CRO or other C‑level officers. Essential Functions Of Position Ability to perform duties and responsibilities promptly and consistently with little direct supervision in planning and organizing his/her work. Ability to objectively appraise and analyze the qualifications and performance of others as well as the ability to plan and direct their activities. Ability to judge the appropriate action in response to changes, circumstances or problems. Ability to effectively manage change and be capable of implementing new courses of action. Minimum Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required Deep knowledge of healthcare billing regulations, payer requirements, and compliance standards. Excellent interpersonal skills, experience with making presentations to, and dealing with senior management and other C‑suite leaders. Proven track record of leading large teams and driving measurable improvements in billing performance. Strong leadership skills to motivate cross‑departmental teams’ performance toward excellence using team concepts and consensus‑building management styles. Advanced/ effective interpersonal, written/ verbal communication, and presentation skills, along with the ability to communicate complex finance concepts to others without a finance background. Demonstrated ability to engage in positive, powerful persuasion with individuals or groups with diverse opinions and/ or agendas, leading to outcomes that meet identified goals. Experience in revenue cycle technology platforms and emerging AI solutions. Ability to enlist cooperation and build teams committed to carrying out initiatives in environments that may be resistant to change and not under the incumbent’s direct authority. Strong analytical, communication, and leadership skills with the ability to influence across the organization. The ability to maintain a high level of positive energy/ creativity during periods of elevated work demands. Ability to prioritize multiple objectives in a rapidly changing environment and deliver quality outcomes. Ability to develop and maintain effective relationships at all levels throughout the organization. Strong leadership, communications, and analytical skills. Qualifications Experience Minimum of 10 years of progressive leadership in hospital billing or revenue cycle management. Epic expertise strongly preferred. Deep knowledge of healthcare billing regulations, payer requirements, and compliance standards. Proven track record of leading large teams and driving measurable improvements in billing performance. Education Bachelor’s Degree Required; Master’s Preferred Working Conditions Normal corporate office environment in an academic health system. Employer Description The Mount Sinai Health System is committed to fostering an environment where everyone can contribute to excellence. We share a common dedication to delivering outstanding patient care. When you join us, you become part of Mount Sinai’s unparalleled legacy of achievement, education, and innovation as we work together to transform healthcare. We encourage all team members to actively participate in creating a culture that ensures fair access to opportunities, promotes inclusive practices, and supports the success of every individual. At Mount Sinai, our leaders are committed to fostering a workplace where all employees feel valued, respected, and empowered to grow. We strive to create an environment where collaboration, fairness, and continuous learning drive positive change, improving the well‑being of our staff, patients, and organization. Our leaders are expected to challenge outdated practices, promote a culture of respect, and work toward meaningful improvements that enhance patient care and workplace experiences. We are dedicated to building a supportive and welcoming environment where everyone has the opportunity to thrive and advance professionally. Explore this opportunity and be part of the next chapter in our history. Equal Opportunity Employer The Mount Sinai Health System is an equal opportunity employer, complying with all applicable federal civil rights laws. We do not discriminate, exclude, or treat individuals differently based on race, color, national origin, age, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are deeply committed to fostering an environment where all faculty, staff, students, trainees, patients, visitors, and the communities we serve feel respected and supported. Our goal is to create a healthcare and learning institution that actively works to remove barriers, address challenges, and promote fairness in all aspects of our organization. Seniority level Executive Employment type Full‑time Job function Other Industries Hospitals and Health Care #J-18808-Ljbffr