Formerly named Children's Memorial Hospital, the Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago moved to a new state-of-the-art building in June 2012, located in downtown
Revenue Cycle Strategy Manager
Location
Illinois
Posted
1 day ago
Salary
$99.8K - $164.7K / year
Seniority
Lead
Job Description
Revenue Cycle Strategy Manager
Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago
Title: Revenue Cycle Strategy Manager Location: Streeterville, Chicago, IL Job Description: time type: Full time job requisition id: JR2024-3419 Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago provides superior pediatric care in a setting that offers the latest benefits and innovations in medical technology, research and family-friendly design. As the largest pediatric provider in the region with a 140-year legacy of excellence, kids and their families are at the center of all we do. Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago is ranked in all 10 specialties by the U.S. News & World Report. Job Description The Patient Access Revenue Cycle Strategy Manager is responsible for developing, executing and ensuring the long-term success of revenue cycle initiatives related to patient registration, admitting, and financial clearance. The strategy manager collaborates with key stakeholders throughout Lurie Children’s to drive operational and strategic change and is accountable for leading a portfolio of projects designed to optimize the financial health of the revenue cycle. The strategy manager has broad knowledge of revenue cycle functions and industry best practices. They have an insatiable desire for improvement and perform executive level financial and operational analyses to prioritize and drive improvement initiatives. The strategy manager oversees the entire project life cycle and ensures stakeholders remain committed, benefits are realized, and processes are maintained after implementation. *This position can be Hybrid or Remote* Essential Job Functions: - Ensures strategic direction of revenue cycle initiatives that are aligned with goals and plans deployment of solutions in a way that benefits the organization. - Implements a portfolio of data-driven, complex revenue cycle initiatives. - Identifies and recommends opportunities for significant revenue and/or process improvement to revenue cycle and departmental leadership. - Develops strong relationships throughout the organization to understand needs, maximize satisfaction and identify opportunities for continual improvement. - Develops and delivers presentations on revenue cycle initiatives to stakeholders throughout the organization from executive leadership to front-line staff. - Performs financial and operational data analysis in support of revenue cycle objectives. - Serves as a revenue cycle methodology expert, researching trends, recommending best practices and optimizing workflows. - Actively participates in revenue cycle strategic planning as directed by the Director, Revenue Cycle Innovation. - • Ensures sustained outcomes by analyzing initiatives at regular intervals to confirm alignment with defined benefits. - Works effectively with all staff, including providers, senior executives, operational leadership and front-line staff. - Collaborates closely with information management and operational process owners to develop and refine project plans to effectively achieve the desired outcomes including budgetary needs. - Maintains accurate project plans to ensure timely completion of hospital billing initiatives. - Demonstrates superior conflict management skills reinforcing a team-focused culture and ensuring barriers are identified and resolved before they impact strategic objectives. - Follows established revenue cycle processes and protocols for effective program oversight. - Fosters teamwork and camaraderie within revenue cycle and with departments across the organization. - Other job functions as assigned. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: - Bachelor’s degree required, master’s degree in a business or finance related field preferred. - Five+ years operations experience in an Epic revenue cycle environment; certification in Epic Prelude, Cadence, and Referrals & Authorizations or experience as an Epic revenue cycle builder preferred. - Experience in project management and system implementation; managing healthcare IT projects preferred. - Excellent verbal and written communication, conflict and problem resolution skills. - Excellent strategic, analytical and process/systems thinking skills. - Demonstrated expertise with Teams, Excel, Visio, PowerPoint, Project and other Microsoft Office products. - Excellent interpersonal skills, including ability to understand and articulate the needs of stakeholders and assist them in making the decisions necessary to accomplish their objectives. - Demonstrated ability in earning and maintaining creditability with leaders across the organization. - Ability to respectfully and collaboratively challenge team members to perform within designated timelines. Education Bachelor's Degree (Required) Pay Range $99,840.00-$164,736.00 Salary At Lurie Children’s, we are committed to competitive and fair compensation aligned with market rates and internal equity, reflecting individual contributions, experience, and expertise. The pay range for this job indicates minimum and maximum targets for the position. Ranges are regularly reviewed to stay aligned with market conditions. In addition to base salary, Lurie Children’s offer a comprehensive rewards package that may include differentials for some hourly employees, leadership incentives for select roles, health and retirement benefits, and wellbeing programs. For more details on other compensation, consult your recruiter or click the following link to learn more about our benefits. Benefit Statement For full time and part time employees who work 20 or more hours per week we offer a generous benefits package that includes: Medical, dental and vision insurance Employer paid group term life and disability Employer contribution toward Health Savings Account Flexible Spending Accounts Paid Time Off (PTO), Paid Holidays and Paid Parental Leave 403(b) with a 5% employer match Various voluntary benefits: - Supplemental Life, AD&D and Disability - Critical Illness, Accident and Hospital Indemnity coverage - Tuition assistance - Student loan servicing and support - Adoption benefits - Backup Childcare and Eldercare - Employee Assistance Program, and other specialized behavioral health services and resources for employees and family members - Discount on services at Lurie Children’s facilities - Discount purchasing program There’s a Place for You with Us At Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago and its affiliates (collectively “Lurie Children’s”), we embrace and celebrate diversity and equity in a serious way. We are committed to building a team with a variety of backgrounds, skills, and viewpoints — recognizing that diverse identities strengthen our workplace and the care we can provide to the Chicago community and beyond. We treat everyone fairly, appreciate differences, and make meaningful connections that foster belonging and allyship. This is a place where you can be your best, so we can give our best to the patients and families who trust us with their care. Lurie Children’s and its affiliates are equal employment opportunity employers. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, pregnancy, protected veteran status, order of protection status, protected genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. AI Notice Lurie Children’s utilizes certain AI-enabled features within our recruiting platform to support candidate engagement and assist recruiters in identifying and prioritizing applicants whose experience aligns with job requirements. All employment decisions are made by individuals. It is a civil rights violation with respect to recruitment, hiring, promotion, or employment for an employer to use artificial intelligence that has the effect of subjecting employees to discrimination on the basis of protected classes under the Illinois Human Rights Act or to use zip codes as a proxy for protected classes.
Related Guides
Related Categories
Related Job Pages
More Program Manager Jobs
Senior Program Manager – Project Lead
NagarroNagarro (Frankfurt: NA9) is a leader in digital product engineering and drives technology-led business breakthroughs.
• Lead complex projects and programs from initiation to successful delivery • Act as the primary point of contact for senior stakeholders and C-level executives • Drive transformation, digitalization, IT, and organizational change initiatives • Manage scope, timelines, budgets, risks, and quality targets • Navigate complex stakeholder environments and align diverse interests • Proactively mitigate risks, resolve issues, and manage escalations • Contribute to continuous improvement and knowledge sharing
• Serve as primary liaison with Government stakeholders. • Manage project schedule, budget, risks, and deliverables. • Lead Agile delivery teams. • Coordinate modernization, migration, testing, deployment, and operations. • Prepare executive briefings and status reports. • Ensure compliance with federal standards and contract requirements. • Manage overall contract performance • Develop and maintain the Project Plan within 10 days of award • Lead weekly status meetings and reporting • Manage schedule, risks, budget, resources, and deliverables • Coordinate stakeholder engagement and approvals • Oversee discovery, design, development, testing, deployment, and sustainment • Coordinate with client leadership and cybersecurity teams • Manage subcontractors and cloud providers
Travel Program Specialist
SignificanceInspiring Excellence. Instilling Confidence. Influencing Transformation.
Title: Travel Program Specialist Location: Rockville, MD Department: PSC-TS Job Description: Significance is a woman-owned consulting firm serving the federal government. We are known for building trusted relationships within our teams and with our clients and hiring the highest-level experts who implement innovative solutions. We also like to have fun! Our focus on culture has contributed to Significance being named a Washington Business Journal Best Place to Work each of the last seven years. Significance Inc. is seeking a Travel Program Specialist to join our growing team at HHS</strong>. This is a hybrid role supporting HHS's Rockville, MD location. The Travel Program Specialist is a full-time role responsible for managing and executing all travel-related tasks for the organization. This individual will serve as the primary liaison for all travel needs, ensuring a seamless and efficient travel experience for all employees. The role involves a wide range of responsibilities, from setting up traveler profiles and managing travel credit cards to ensuring compliance with all travel policies and regulations. This position requires meticulous attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and the ability to provide exceptional support to travelers. Primary Responsibilities • Set up or update traveler profiles in the travel system using provided information. • Create, maintain, and manage standard and complex travel authorizations and vouchers. • Provide proactive trip planning support, including early coordination with staff, advance teams, and approving officials. • Manage all aspects of government travel cards (IBA/CBA), including setup, maintenance, reconciliation, and issue resolution. • Serve as the primary liaison with GSA SmartPay and Citibank, managing program updates and resolving issues. • Ensure adherence to all GSA SmartPay Program policies, procedures, and federal travel regulations. • Provide guidance on Federal Travel Regulation (FTR) and HHS Travel Policy during traveler interactions. • Manage the travel support inbox, including triage, prioritization, and follow-up. • Generate constructed travel cost comparisons and complete necessary forms for deviated travel. • Conduct comprehensive reviews of travel options to ensure compliance and alignment with mission needs. • Provide robust voucher support, including proactive receipt collection and follow-up on justifications. • Maintain detailed audit-trail documentation for all travel circumstances. • Monitor travel document status and proactively address any delays. • Track and report monthly work performed by major support category. Required Skills: • Proven experience in a travel coordination or support role, preferably within a government or corporate environment. • Strong familiarity with travel management systems (ETS or similar). • Experience managing corporate or government travel card programs (IBA/CBA). • In-depth knowledge of federal travel regulations (FTR, JTR) and travel policies. • Excellent organizational and time-management skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously. • Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to handle travel-related issues such as declines, disputes, and last-minute changes. • Proficiency with Citibank/Citimanager systems is highly desirable. • Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with a focus on providing excellent customer service. • Experience with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook). Qualifications & Education • 3–5+ years of experience in travel program management or a similar role. • Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment. • Ability to support federal compliance requirements (ATO, security standards). Desired Skills & Attributes: • Experience working in a federal or highly regulated environment. • Familiarity with financial or ERP systems. • Experience with event-driven architecture and messaging services. • Experience providing support for high-level executives or VIPs. • Ability to conduct training and onboarding for new travelers. • Experience in creating reports and analyzing travel data to identify trends and recommend process improvements. $105,000 - $115,000 a year At Significance, your base pay is one part of your total compensation package and is determined within a range. Our pay ranges are based on the local cost of labor benchmarks for each specific role, level, and geographic location. We carefully consider a wide range of factors when determining compensation, including but not limited to experience; job-related skill sets; relevant education or training; and other business and organizational needs. The salary range listed is for the level at which this job has been scoped. In the event that you are considered for a different level, a higher or lower pay range would apply. This position is also eligible for a comprehensive and generous benefits package. We are an E-Verify Employer https://e-verify.uscis.gov/web/media/resourcesContents/E-Verify_Participation_Poster.pdf https://www.e-verify.gov/sites/default/files/everify/posters/IER_RighttoWorkPoster.pdf We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.
• Facilitate and author commodity strategies for key inbound products and services • Partner with Legal to ensure terms are consistent with contractual requirements and incorporate those terms into contracts, such as MSAs and SOWs, negotiated with suppliers • Work closely with senior stakeholders to understand and document details of business and procurement requirements, and use those to identify and select suppliers for everything from security software to engineering services, securing the best possible terms such as price, quality of goods and services, schedule, etc. • Lead RFI and RFP initiatives, and aid and document cost savings efforts • Utilize systems and tools such as ERPs (Coupa), PowerBI, Atlassian, ServiceNow, and multiple AI models to create and refine procurement processes • Create purchase requisitions and orders for stakeholders, reconciling these with supply requests including administering Coupa and assisting Intermedia employees with Coupa processing and reporting • Reconcile invoices to contractual terms to resolve inconsistencies
