Revenue Integrity Principal Specialist/Full Time/Hybrid Troy

Henry Ford Health System
United States, Michigan, Troy
Jun 16, 2025
GENERAL SUMMARY: Reporting to the Manager, Revenue Integrity, the Revenue Integrity Principal Specialist has an important role in a high-profile group tasked with improving revenue results by taking a global view of clinical and financial processes, functions and interdependencies from the provision of patient care to final bill generation. Under minimal supervision from the Manager, Revenue Integrity or other more senior Revenue Integrity leaders, the Revenue Integrity (RI) Principal Specialist is responsible for the most complex clinical departments and practices and acts with a high degree of autonomy focusing on revenue cycle integrity. Due to its service focus and project management emphasis, this position requires strong interpersonal and communication skills, well-developed analytic and organizational skills. The RI Principal Specialist applies a variety of continuous improvement and process improvement initiatives working with individuals and teams from project conception to implementation of process improvement initiatives. Project work may include technical analyses or may require facilitation of a large multi-disciplinary group of administrators, providers, ancillary staff and other HFH team members. Works collaboratively with leadership to increase efficiencies, reduce variability, reduce errors/defects, provide straining and education involving all appropriate personnel. Prepares reports and recommendations for management and coordinates implementation. Communicates regularly with Management on project status. The RI Principal Specialist provides needed continuous improvement training and education and works closely with other RI personnel to meet education needs at all levels throughout HFH. Performs analyses related to areas of technical expertise and may train other Management Services staff members in these areas. Serves as a technical consultant to other HFHS departments. May supervise work of RI Senior Specialists and RI Specialists as well as other staff within the Revenue Integrity Department. Flexibility, innovation, and creativity are necessary characteristics of the successful candidate. Individual is expected to continuously learn and apply new continuous improvement methodologies and to spread successful innovation through the institution. EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Healthcare Administration, Nursing or related field, or five (5) years of leadership and/or consultative experience in lieu of Bachelor's degree, required. Four (4) years experience in healthcare revenue cycle, finance, clinical areas or related experience. Hospital billing and healthcare finance background, preferred. Ability to work with and interpret detailed medical record documents and communicate effectively with physician, nursing staff, leadership and other HFH personnel. Knowledge of medical coding (facility and professional), related medical terminology, use of medical records, facility and professional charging, billing claim forms, and federal and state regulations related to rules/coverage. Knowledge of Medicare, Medicaid, Blue Cross and other third-party payers billing and reimbursement regulations/policies, preferred. Excellent oral and written communication skills, including the ability to teach complex technical/analytical concepts to management and staff. EPIC experience, preferred. Ability to manage simultaneous assignments with potentially conflicting priorities and deadlines. Ability to identify when input from Director, Manager or other senior staff members is necessary. Strong interpersonal skills, able to communicate effectively with all levels of management and staff across the System. Strong, growing base of analytical/technical, facilitative, and process improvement knowledge. Knowledge of effective data gathering techniques. Sound decision-making skills. Proven project management skills. Strong diplomacy and collaboration skills. CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURES REQUIRED: Coding Credential (CPC, COC, CCA, CCS, RHIT) or Clinical Credential (RN,NP, PA) preferred. Certification in some or all of the following: Lean, Six Sigma or equivalent industry training and experience preferred. Additional Information Organization: Corporate Services Department: Revenue Integrity Shift: Day Job Union Code: Not Applicable