[Hiring] Manager of Denials @Ascension

Role Description

Your future role at a glance

• Location: Remote
• Facility: Remote
• Department: Revenue Cycle
• Schedule: Days | Full-time

How you’ll make an impact in this role:

• Lead Operations: Direct denial management and appeal strategies to maximize revenue recovery.
• Prevent Denials: Analyze rejection trends and partner cross-functionally to fix root-cause billing issues.
• Specialized Payer Strategy: Apply deep Skilled Nursing and Long-Term Care billing knowledge (Medicare, Medicaid, Managed Care) to resolve payer disputes.
• Track Metrics: Monitor key performance indicators to improve denial rates, appeal success, and net revenue.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Accountant preferred.
• 3 years of leadership or management experience preferred.

Benefits

• 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

Company Description

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 99,000+ 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.