
Job Overview
Location
USA
Job Type
Full-time
Category
Operations Manager
Date Posted
March 5, 2026
Full Job Description
📋 Description
- • Lead a high-impact collections team within the Revenue Cycle department, focusing on specialty pharmacy and infusion services to ensure timely and accurate reimbursement for patients.
- • Drive strong collections outcomes by effectively managing an assigned book of business, consistently meeting or exceeding established performance goals and key performance indicators (KPIs).
- • Foster a consistent and efficient operational environment by designing, implementing, and refining clear workflows, robust performance standards, and rigorous quality assurance measures.
- • Cultivate and develop a high-performing team through strategic hiring practices, comprehensive onboarding, continuous coaching, and dedicated ongoing professional development initiatives.
- • Ensure optimal team productivity, strict adherence to compliance regulations, and unwavering accuracy by diligently monitoring results, conducting regular performance audits, and proactively identifying and addressing performance gaps.
- • Spearhead process improvement efforts by meticulously identifying operational issues, thoroughly evaluating potential solutions, and effectively implementing practical and sustainable improvements.
- • Maintain clear, professional, and respectful communication channels with internal stakeholders, external payers, and third-party vendors to efficiently resolve issues, minimize reimbursement delays, and optimize the revenue cycle.
- • Keep all relevant policies and procedures up-to-date and readily accessible, providing the team with clear guidance and fostering confidence in their daily tasks and responsibilities.
- • Effectively manage multiple competing priorities and demanding short-term deadlines while maintaining a high degree of organization, focus, and commitment to achieving desired outcomes.
- • Contribute to the overall financial health of the organization by ensuring that all billing and collection activities are performed with the utmost accuracy and efficiency, directly impacting revenue realization.
- • Act as a subject matter expert in healthcare billing and collections, providing guidance and support to team members and other departments as needed.
- • Analyze trends in collections performance, identify root causes of issues, and develop strategic plans to address them, thereby enhancing overall revenue cycle management.
- • Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including but not limited to, patient access, clinical services, and finance, to streamline processes and resolve complex billing and reimbursement challenges.
- • Stay abreast of changes in healthcare regulations, payer policies, and industry best practices to ensure the team's knowledge and processes remain current and compliant.
- • Champion a patient-centric approach within the revenue cycle, ensuring that all interactions are handled with empathy and professionalism, contributing to a positive patient experience.
- • Develop and present regular performance reports to senior management, highlighting key achievements, challenges, and recommendations for future improvements.
- • Implement and oversee quality control measures to ensure the accuracy of patient accounts, insurance information, and billing submissions.
- • Manage and resolve escalated patient billing inquiries and disputes, demonstrating strong problem-solving skills and a commitment to customer satisfaction.
- • Utilize available technology and systems to their fullest potential to track accounts, manage workflows, and generate performance reports.
- • Contribute to a positive and productive work environment by fostering teamwork, open communication, and a shared commitment to excellence.
- • Ensure the team operates with a high level of integrity and ethical conduct in all revenue cycle activities.
- • Support the strategic objectives of Evernorth Health Services and The Cigna Group by contributing to the efficient and effective management of the revenue cycle.
- • Identify opportunities for automation and process optimization to increase efficiency and reduce manual effort within the collections process.
- • Train new team members on established procedures, systems, and best practices for healthcare billing and collections.
- • Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) such as days in accounts receivable (AR), denial rates, and collection rates, taking corrective action as needed.
- • Ensure compliance with all HIPAA regulations and other relevant privacy and security standards when handling patient information.
- • Facilitate regular team meetings to discuss performance, share updates, and address any team concerns or challenges.
- • Serve as a point of escalation for complex billing and collection issues that cannot be resolved by individual team members.
- • Continuously seek opportunities to improve the patient financial experience through efficient and empathetic billing and collection practices.
Skills & Technologies
Fiber
Onsite
Degree Required
About The Cigna Group
The Cigna Group is a global health services company formed in 1982 through the merger of Connecticut General and INA Corporation. It provides medical, dental, disability, life and accident insurance, pharmacy benefit management, and behavioral health services to employers, individuals and government entities. Headquartered in Bloomfield, Connecticut, the company operates in over 30 countries and jurisdictions, serving more than 180 million customer relationships worldwide through its subsidiaries and affiliates.



