Business/Administrative Associate - Revenue Cycle Manager

University of Illinois Chicago (UIC) School of Public Health

Peoria, IL

Hiring Department: Medical Billing
Location : Peoria, IL USA
Requisition ID : 1038362
FTE : 1
Work Schedule : M - F 8 - 4:30
Shift : Days
# of Positions : 1
Workplace Type : On-Site
Posting Close Date : 12/1/2025
Salary Range (commensurate with experience): $24.93 - $68.38
Final salary offered will be determined by a thorough assessment of available market data, internal salary equity, candidate experience and qualifications, and budget constraints. It is not typical for an individual to be offered a salary at or near the top of the full range for a position.
This position is located on the Peoria campus 170 miles southwest of Chicago. (On-Site Work – Not Remote).
The University of Illinois College of Medicine Peoria (UICOMP) educates 265 medical students and more than 300 physician residents and fellows annually. Additionally, it provides clinical care to more than 31,000 patients annually and conducts basic science, clinical and outcomes research. UICOMP is a regional campus of the University of Illinois College of Medicine, a part of the University of Illinois Chicago and University of Illinois System. The College of Medicine Peoria is home to the Cancer Research Center, Center for Wellbeing, and is a collaborator in Jump Simulation. Learn more about UICOMP at
This position is intended to be eligible for benefits. This includes Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, a Retirement Plan, Paid time Off, and Tuition waivers for employees and dependents.
Position Summary
This position is under the direction of the Revenue Cycle Director of Operations. The main function of this position is to manage and enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of the University of Illinois College of Medicine's Revenue Cycle operations. This includes managing and overseeing all billing, coding, collections, and reimbursement functions to ensure full compliance with Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) regulations and payer requirements. This position is accountable for optimizing revenue cycle performance through effective management of staff and operations. The Business Administrative Associate, BAA, (Rev. Cycle Manager) provides leadership and supervision to the billing and coding team and collaborates with organizational leadership to develop and implement process improvements, promote operational efficiency, and support the long-term financial sustainability of the organization.
Duties & Responsibilities
Oversee and manage all end-to-end revenue cycle operations, including charge capture, claims processing, denials management, collections, and accounts receivable. Supervises billing, coding, and collections staff, ensuring accurate and timely execution of all revenue-related activities. Is responsible for staff training, development, and performance evaluation to maintain a high level of efficiency and compliance. Additionally, the role involves establishing, tracking, and analyzing key performance indicators (KPIs) such as accounts receivable days and denial rates to identify opportunities for process improvement and to enhance overall cash flow and financial performance. Opportunities/outcomes are reported to leadership and used in long-range planning.
Oversee and optimize Electronic Health record system (EPIC) driven metric information to ensure compliance with Medicare, Medicaid, commercial insurance, and Federally Qualified Health Center billing regulations. Perform audits to verify that appropriate documentation is being stored for transaction verification and implement corrective actions if needed.
Develop a Quality and Audit process that maintains quality assurance processes and supports internal and external audits, regulatory requirements, and compliance initiatives. This includes oversight of program development and responsibility for managing the day-to-day operations of the revenue cycle. It represents the Medical Service Plan (MSP) and assists in data collection and analysis of the data to be presented at MSP Administrators' meetings.
Directs business matters for the MSP. This includes continuous monitoring and updating fee schedules and financial assistance programs based on federal guidelines. Ensuring adherence to departmental budget, and specialized business/administrative correspondence (requests for legal action, refunds, requests for medical records, patient complaints, etc.), and participates in long-range planning, with a thorough understanding of the transactions occurring within a patient’s financial record.
Oversees functions such as interviewing, selecting, training, evaluating performance, work schedules, and assignments.
Performs other related duties and research. Serves as a resource, liaison, and subject expert for revenue cycle operations
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in business administration, management, or a field related to the position.
Two (2) years of professional business, financial, and/or managerial work experience.
(NOTE: A Master’s Degree in an area consistent with the duties of the position may be substituted for one (1) year (12 months) of work experience.)
Based on position requirements, additional education, training, and/or work experience in an area of specialization inherent to the position may be required.
Preferred Qualifications
Knowledge of Epic systems is preferred.
Knowledge of EHR/billing systems (e.g., EPIC, Avality and coding standards (ICD-10, CPT, and HCPCS) codes preferred.
Understanding of complex state, federal, and private insurance reimbursement procedures preferred.
At least 2 years of experience in Revenue Cycle Leadership within a healthcare setting is preferred.
Professional Billing/Coding
To Apply: For fullest consideration click on the Apply Now button, please fully complete all sections of the online application including adding your full work history with specific details of your duties & responsibilities for each position held. Fully complete the education, licensure, certification and language sections. You may upload a resume, cover letter, certifications, licensures, transcripts and diplomas within the application.
Please note that once you have submitted your application you will not be able to make any changes. In order to revise your application you must withdraw and reapply. You will not be able to reapply after the posting close date. Please ensure the application is fully completed and all supporting documents have been uploaded before the posting close date. Illinois Residency is required within 180 days of employment.
The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify.
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Posted 2025-11-21

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