Backend Revenue Cycle Manager

Your future role at a glance Location: Remote Department: Revenue Cycle Administration Schedule: Full-Time, Days Salary: $99,863.85 - $135,109.91 Eligible for an annual bonus incentive #LI-Remote #InternalOps Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 97,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you’ll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter. Benefits that help you thrive Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program , counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more How you’ll make an impact in this role Strategic JOC Operations & Governance: Facilitate and document 45 monthly Joint Operating Committee (JOC) executive sessions with key commercial and government payers, maintaining partnership agreements, translating revised contract provisions/policies into operational workflows, and delivering concise yield and performance outcome reporting to executive leadership. Complex Denial Mitigation & High-Dollar Escalations: Act as the primary escalation lead and senior negotiator for complex, high-dollar claim disputes and denials across five multi-state regions, deploying advanced revenue integrity tactics to drive rapid variance resolution and maximum reimbursement. Log Architecture & Inventory Management: Direct the continuous auditing, triage, and monthly transmission of six specialized escalation logs, overseeing vendor communication streams (including R1 RCM) to ensure systematic inventory clearance and high-dollar account compliance with Ascension revenue standards. Team Supervision & Technical Mentorship: Direct and develop Senior Analysts by establishing rigorous review standards for claim denial inquiries, setting escalation documentation criteria, and managing daily task allocation across competing regional priorities. Payer Intelligence & Portfolio Analytics: Conduct structured monthly reviews on aged inventory using advanced analytics tools to identify root-cause denial trends, leverage payer portal platforms, and monitor payer policy shifts across major national accounts. What minimum requirements you’ll need Licensure / Certification / Registration: Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) credentialed from the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) preferred. Licensure required relevant to state in which work is performed. Education: High School diploma equivalency with 3 years of cumulative experience OR Associate's degree/Bachelor's degree with 2 years of cumulative experience OR 7 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required. 3 years of leadership or management experience preferred. What additional preferences we're seeking Advanced professional revenue cycle certification (e.g., CRCR, CSPR, or CSPPM). Direct experience structuring and facilitating JOC or strategic payer-provider alignment frameworks. Deep subject-matter expertise with major national and regional payer environments (e.g., UHC, BCBS, Cigna, Aetna, Humana) and vendor ecosystem integrations (e.g., R1 RCM). Equal employment opportunity employer Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster. 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