For 30 years, Surgical Information Systems (SIS) has empowered surgical providers to Operate Smart™ by delivering innovative software and services that drive clinical, financial, and operational success. For ambulatory surgery centers (ASCs), SIS provides comprehensive software and services, including ASC management, electronic health records (EHRs), patient engagement capabilities, compliance technology, and revenue cycle management and transcription services, all built specifically for ASCs. For hospital perioperative teams, SIS offers an easy-to-use anesthesia information management system (AIMS).
Serving over 2,900 surgical facilities, SIS is committed to delivering solutions that enable surgical providers to focus on what matters most: delivering exceptional patient care and outcomes.
Recognized as the No. 1 ASC EHR vendor by Black Book for 11 consecutive years and honored with the Best in KLAS Award for ASC Solutions in 2026, 2025, 2023, and 2022, SIS remains the trusted choice for surgical providers seeking to enhance their performance.
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The Sr. Manager, Revenue Cycle Analysis is a role designed to support the continued growth of the Revenue Cycle Services organization through strong financial reporting, analytics, and performance insights. This position focuses on building clear, consistent reporting and analysis across the revenue cycle, with an emphasis on financial outcomes, operational drivers, and data visibility.
This role is a hands-on, working manager who partners closely with Revenue Cycle Operations, Managed Care, and Finance to analyze performance, identify trends and gaps, and support improvement efforts across the full revenue cycle. The Sr. Manager translates financial and operational data into meaningful insights that support day-to-day decision-making, revenue optimization, and scalable growth.
Key Responsibilities
Revenue Cycle Strategy & Performance
- Develop and execute a comprehensive revenue cycle performance strategy aligned with organizational financial and growth objectives
- Define, monitor, and report key revenue cycle KPIs, including net collection rate, denial rate, days in A/R, cash acceleration, underpayments, and contract yield
- Lead root cause analysis of revenue and performance gaps; design and drive corrective action plans in partnership with Vice President- and Director-level leaders
- Provide insights and recommendations to support strategic decision-making
Revenue Analytics & Reporting
- Help to lead the revenue analytics function, including productivity reporting, client dashboards, and executive-level performance reporting
- Translate complex financial and operational data into clear, actionable insights for senior leadership and cross-functional stakeholders
- Standardize KPI definitions, data sources, and reporting methodologies across departments to ensure consistency and transparency
- Identify trends, risks, and opportunities in payer performance, reimbursement patterns, and revenue realization
Managed Care & Contracting Support
- Provide financial modeling and analytics support for payer contract negotiations and renewals
- Monitor contract performance to identify underpayments, reimbursement variances, and yield opportunities
- Develop and maintain payer scorecards and contract performance tracking tools
- Partner with Managed Care and Finance teams to support contract optimization and financial forecasting
Credentialing & Payer Enrollment Alignment
- Ensure alignment between credentialing and payer enrollment processes and revenue cycle performance goals
- Monitor credentialing timelines and quantify financial impact related to enrollment delays or gaps
- Identify credentialing-related revenue leakage risks and partner with Operations and Compliance to mitigate impact
Process Improvement & Optimization
- Lead cross-functional revenue performance improvement initiatives across the revenue cycle
- Implement best practices in denial prevention, underpayment recovery, and reimbursement optimization
- Leverage automation, analytics platforms, and emerging technologies to improve reporting efficiency and workflow effectiveness
- Support system implementations, enhancements, and revenue-related integrations in partnership with IT and Product teams
Leadership & Collaboration
- Lead, mentor, and develop high-performing analytics and performance teams
- Serve as a strategic advisor to executive leadership on revenue performance, risk, and growth opportunities
- Collaborate with Operations, Finance, IT, Compliance, and Managed Care teams to align revenue goals and execution
- Foster a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and data-driven decision-making
Education & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, Healthcare Administration, or a related field required
- Master’s degree (MBA, MHA, or similar) preferred
- 5+ years of progressive experience in healthcare revenue cycle management, analytics, or performance optimization
- 2+ years of experience leading teams or enterprise-level initiatives
- Deep understanding of payer contracts, reimbursement methodologies, and revenue cycle KPIs
Required Knowledge & Skills
- Advanced knowledge of end-to-end revenue cycle operations and financial performance drivers
- Strong analytical, financial modeling, and data interpretation skills
- Experience developing executive-level dashboards and performance reporting
- Ability to influence and collaborate across senior leadership and cross-functional teams
- Strong communication skills with the ability to present complex concepts clearly to executive audiences
- Experience leveraging automation, BI tools, and data platforms to improve efficiency and insight
- Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time
BENEFITS:
- Benefit package including Medical, Vision, Dental, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, and Life Insurance
- Vacation/Sick time
- 401(k) retirement plan with company match
- Paid Holidays
- SIS Cares Day
We believe employees are our greatest asset and we empower them to make a difference in our business. Diversity and inclusion makes us all better. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, protected veteran status, and all other protected statuses.
Surgical Information Systems is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with applicable employment laws. M/F/D/V/SO are encouraged to apply.
At this time we are unable to sponsor H1B candidates
Qualifications Education Preferred Bachelors or better. Equal Opportunity EmployerThis employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
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