Regional Director, Patient Access

Company: Jobot
Location: Chicago
Posted on: June 28, 2025

Job Description:

This Jobot Job is hosted by: Sherwin Souzankari Are you a fit? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Apply Now" button and sending us your resume. Salary: $120,000 - $175,000 per year A bit about us: We are a large, physician-owned hospital system across the US. Through our nearly 20 not-for-profit hospitals and 30 for-profit hospitals, we are able to provide our patients the support and services that they need. Why join us? Exciting team Great reputation Career Growth Job Details We are seeking a seasoned Regional Director of Revenue Cycle with a strong focus on Patient Access operations across multiple hospital sites. The ideal candidate will bring a minimum of five years in a director-level or higher leadership role, overseeing front-end revenue cycle functions within large, multi-facility hospital systems. This role requires hands-on expertise in hospital registration, scheduling, insurance verification, authorization, point-of-service collections, and patient experience. Prior experience working with Epic or Meditech systems is essential. Candidates must have a strong working knowledge of revenue cycle operations within the Illinois healthcare market. Key Responsibilities: Oversee all front-end revenue cycle operations across assigned hospital facilities, including scheduling, registration, insurance verification, pre-authorization, financial counseling, and upfront collections Lead and develop high-performing Patient Access teams, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and regulatory standards Establish performance benchmarks and ensure adherence to KPIs, including registration accuracy, denial prevention, POS collections, and patient satisfaction Partner closely with clinical leadership, finance, HIM, and centralized business offices to improve patient intake workflows and eliminate revenue leakage Evaluate and optimize use of Epic or Meditech systems to streamline access workflows and improve front-end data quality Ensure training, compliance, and standardization of procedures across all facilities in accordance with federal, state, and internal policies Drive performance improvement initiatives aimed at improving access, reducing denials, and enhancing the overall patient financial experience Monitor Illinois-specific regulatory requirements and payer trends to ensure proactive operational compliance Qualifications: Minimum of five years in a director-level (or higher) revenue cycle leadership role, with direct oversight of patient access operations Proven experience in multi-hospital or health system environments Must have strong background in Epic or Meditech patient access modules Deep understanding of front-end revenue cycle workflows, denial prevention, and patient financial engagement Experience in Illinois healthcare systems is required Demonstrated ability to lead and scale high-performing teams across multiple sites Excellent communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree in Health Administration, Business, or related field preferred This position offers the opportunity to lead front-end transformation efforts across a dynamic hospital network while ensuring financial integrity and exceptional patient experience. Interested in hearing more? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Apply Now" button. Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.

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