Revenue Cycle Optimization Leader

Revenue Cycle Optimization Leader  (Direct Hire – 100% Onsite)

Salary: $64,000 to $90,000 per year
Schedule: Full-time, standard business hours (with flexibility for early shifts)
Location: On-site in Western Wisconsin (commutable from La Crosse, Tomah, and surrounding areas)

About the Opportunity

A respected community-based healthcare provider in Western Wisconsin is seeking a Revenue Cycle Optimization Leader to lead its billing and collections operations. This role is ideal for a data-driven, people-focused professional who thrives in a mission-oriented outpatient setting. The successful candidate will oversee revenue operations, coach a small team, and drive improvements that support both patient access and financial sustainability.

This is a leadership role and a direct-hire opportunity.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the organization’s full revenue cycle operations, from charge entry to payment reconciliation
• Ensure policies and processes support compliance, timely reimbursement, and optimal cash flow
• Supervise, train, and mentor revenue cycle staff to promote engagement, retention, and high-quality output
• Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and identify trends in payer behavior and denial rates
• Participate in cross-functional meetings with payers and internal teams to resolve complex billing issues
• Oversee provider and facility payer enrollment processes to ensure billing readiness
• Support resolution of escalated patient account inquiries with professionalism and empathy
• Evaluate systems and workflows for improvement opportunities in both technology and process
• Stay current with industry and payer-specific billing guidelines to ensure compliance

Ideal Candidate Profile

• 3–5+ years of experience in healthcare revenue cycle management, preferably within outpatient or clinic-based environments
• Proven track record in team leadership and performance development
• Strong understanding of claims submission, insurance follow-up, and reimbursement processes
• Data-minded with comfort analyzing reports in Excel or other systems
• Experience with EHR systems (such as eClinicalWorks or similar platforms)
• Bachelor's degree in Healthcare Administration or related field preferred
  • Associate's degree with relevant experience will be considered
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills and high emotional intelligence
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced setting with diverse internal and external stakeholders

What You’ll Gain

• A key leadership role in a respected, patient-focused healthcare organization
• The chance to shape strategy and workflows that directly impact financial health and patient experience
• An organization that values accountability, team support, and data-driven decision-making
• Stability in a full-time, onsite leadership position with a close-knit team environment

Benefits Provided by the Employer

• Generous PTO plan (including clinic-observed and floating holidays)
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer match from day one
• Employer-paid medical, dental, vision, short-term and long-term disability coverage
• Options for Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Annual education stipend to support your continued professional development

Ready to Lead with Impact?

If you’re a strategic thinker with a passion for healthcare operations and a strong foundation in the revenue cycle, we’d love to connect. Apply today to explore this confidential opportunity further.