Business Manager at Community First Medical Center – Chicago, Illinois

The Manager is responsible for day-to-day management and optimization of the hospital’s revenue cycle operations. This includes oversight of patient access, billing, collections, denial management, and payer relations to ensure timely and accurate reimbursement. The Manager ensures that all teams execute within established policies and productivity standards while also supporting strategic initiatives to reduce denials, improve cash flow, and optimize revenue integrity across Community First Medical Center.

Community First Medical Center offers benefits to all full-time and part-time employees:

· United Healthcare Medical PPO/HMO/HSA Plans, premiums as low as $50.00/full time, $85.00/part time

· Met Life Dental and Vision

· Paid Time Off (PTO) with annual accruals up to 168 hrs./year

· Six paid holidays

· Company Paid Life insurance and Short-term Disability

· 401(k) after 90 days

· Sick Bank of up to 40 hrs./year

· Free Parking Garage

· Internal Growth Opportunities

Education and Experience:

· Bachelor’s degree in Healthcare Administration, Finance, Business, or related field required (Master’s preferred).

· Minimum 5 years of hospital revenue cycle experience with at least 2 years in a supervisory/management role.

· Strong background in Medicaid/Medicare billing, denial management, and payer contracting.

· Proven track record of improving cash collections, reducing AR, and overturning denials.

Skills:

· Proficient with EPIC, clearinghouse systems, and Microsoft Office Suite.

· Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

· Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Corporate Responsibility

· Maintain current knowledge of federal, state, and local laws, accreditation standards, and payer requirements.

· Comply with Community First Medical Center’s Corporate Responsibility Plan, including immediate reporting of suspected illegal, unethical, or unsafe behavior.

Community First Medical Center is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer who is committed to cultivating diversity, equity and inclusion within all aspects of our organizations. We stand against and prohibit discrimination in hiring or employment on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation or any other protected status.