Job Title : Director, Cash Applications
Position Overview
The Director of Cash Applications is responsible for leading and unifying the Cash Applications team within the Revenue Cycle department across a multi-hospital system. This role ensures the accurate and timely posting, reconciliation, and reporting of all incoming paymentsincluding insurance remittances, patient payments, and third-party payorswhile driving process improvements and supporting financial performance. The Director will oversee day-to-day operations, foster team development, ensure compliance, and advance automation and system optimization initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide leadership and direction to the Cash Applications team (78 staff, including a Manager and Supervisor), overseeing daily operations, performance management, and staff development.
- Ensure accurate and timely posting of payments, adjustments, and refunds, while managing reconciliation, unapplied cash, and credit balances.
- Collaborate with Patient Financial Services, Billing, and Finance teams to resolve discrepancies and optimize workflows.
- Develop and monitor KPIs, reconciliation processes, and reporting tools to measure performance and support strategic goals.
- Lead automation, Epic optimization, and system enhancements to streamline cash posting processes and address challenges such as payments without remittances.
- Ensure compliance with payer requirements, regulatory standards, and organizational policies.
- Support audit preparation, financial reporting, and other revenue cycle initiatives as needed.
- Drive standardization of cash application processes across multiple hospitals with a diverse payer mix.
Qualifications
Bachelors degree required; advanced degree preferred.Minimum 5 years of progressive leadership experience in Cash Applications or related revenue cycle functions.Demonstrated expertise in reconciliation, unapplied cash, and credit balance management.Strong knowledge of Epic systems and electronic payment processing.Proven ability to lead teams, implement process improvements, and drive operational efficiency in a multi-facility environment.Excellent communication, problem-solving, and analytical skills.