At Ashe Memorial Hospital, we are driven by our Mission Statement, "To meet the needs of the community by delivering patient-centered, high quality health care."

Ashe Memorial Hospital is proud to be Voted Ashe's Best Place to Work 2022, 2023 & 2024! Come be a part of our dynamic team; you'll join Ashe's 2022 & 2023 Best Hospital, Best Surgeon, Best Physician, Best Nurse, and Best Medical Practice! This is your opportunity to make a large difference in a small community!

Hours: 1st shift, Monday - Friday | No Supervisory Responsibilities | No Travel | Pay commensurate with experience

Position Summary:

The Revenue Cycle Analyst plays a critical role in optimizing the hospital’s revenue cycle operations. This position is responsible for analyzing performance metrics, ensuring compliance with payer regulations, developing and delivering staff training, and leading process improvement initiatives. The analyst collaborates across departments to enhance financial outcomes and operational efficiency while maintaining regulatory integrity.

Minimum Job Qualifications:

Education & Experience

Bachelor’s degree in Healthcare Administration, Business, Finance, or related field preferred.
Minimum 3 years of experience in healthcare revenue cycle operations, compliance, or analytics.
Experience in a Critical Access Hospital setting preferred.

Skills & Competencies

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Experience in Excel, and revenue cycle systems (e.g., SSI, Meditech).
Excellent communication and presentation skills.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively across departments.

Certifications (Preferred)

CRCR (Certified Revenue Cycle Representative)

Essential Functions:

Data Analysis & Reporting

Develop, maintain, and analyze revenue cycle reports and dashboards (e.g., denials, AR days, cash collections, payer mix).
Identify trends, variances, and opportunities for improvement using data-driven insights.
Present findings to leadership and recommend actionable strategies.

Compliance & Regulatory Oversight

Monitor payer guidelines and regulatory changes (e.g., CMS, Medicaid, commercial payers).
Ensure billing, coding, and reimbursement practices align with current regulations.
Support internal reviews and assist in resolving compliance-related issues.

Training & Education

Design and deliver training programs for revenue cycle staff on compliance, system updates, and process changes.
Serve as a resource for departmental education on payer requirements and documentation standards.
Maintain training materials and update them regularly based on regulatory changes.

Process Improvement

Lead initiatives to streamline workflows, reduce denials, and improve revenue capture.
Collaborate with Patient Financial Services, HIM, and clinical departments to identify and resolve bottlenecks.

Must be willing to receive all required vaccinations (i.e., flu shot, etc.). All new employees working must be fully vaccinated as a condition of employment (unless the new hire has requested and received an exemption). Candidates for employment will be notified of this policy requirement prior to the start of employment. After receiving an offer of employment, new employees must provide proof of vaccination or request and receive an exemption before beginning work.

To apply, please fill out an application, attach a cover letter, and resume. Include gaps in employment and reasons for separation.

Criminal background check and pre-employment drug screen required upon conditional job offer.

***Benefits apply the 1st of the month following employment, per policy.***

*For full job description and benefits, please contact Human Resources.

Ashe Memorial Hospital is an equal opportunity employer and, as such, considers individuals for employment according to their abilities and performance. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position without compromising patient care. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, age, religion, color, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other classification protected by law. All employment requirements mandated by local, state, and federal regulations will be observed.

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