Interim Director of Revenue Cycle

Wilshire hires only the brightest and most experienced professionals in the healthcare revenue cycle management industry. Wilshire will take the time to get know you and your employment history. We will then place you in a role that will lead to a path of career success. About The Wilshire Group The Wilshire Group, a renowned boutique consulting firm in Los Angeles, specializes in revenue cycle optimization and fostering effective collaboration between operational and IT facets. With a robust track record of aiding over 100 healthcare systems nationwide, our team thrives on professionalism, efficiency, and adaptability. Our core values- professionalism, efficiency, and flexibility- underscore our commitment to creating an inclusive and dynamic workplace. We embrace diverse narratives and believe in offering opportunities to exceptional individuals who bring their best to the table. We are currently offering a contracted interim position at one of US News Best Hospitals 2022-23. This position caters to top performers seeking a professional environment that acknowledges and values their dedication and proficiency. While this role doesn’t offer benefits, it presents an opportunity to work within an organization that encourages talented individuals to surpass conventional boundaries. Join us at The Wilshire Group, a place where talented professionals find a home to showcase their skills and contribute meaningfully to the healthcare landscape. Job Title: Interim Director of Revenue Cycle (Contract – 6 Months, W2) Location: Alaska (30–35% Travel | 2 Weeks On-Site / 3 Weeks Remote) Compensation: $95–$120 per hour (W2) Position Overview We are seeking an experienced Interim Director of Revenue Cycle to support a critical access healthcare organization in Alaska during a 6-month engagement. The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in hospital and clinic revenue cycle operations, Epic systems, and change management. This role includes oversight of revenue integrity, patient access, HIM, billing, and collections, as well as hands-on leadership during Epic go-live stabilization. This is a W2 contracted position with a hybrid model: two weeks on-site per month and three weeks remote, averaging 30–35% travel. Key Responsibilities Provide interim leadership and operational oversight for end-to-end revenue cycle functions across hospital and clinic operations. Stabilize revenue cycle workflows and performance during and immediately following Epic go-live. Drive operational readiness and ensure compliance with policies, regulatory requirements, and payer rules. Collaborate with executive leadership, department managers, and frontline teams to improve charge capture, documentation quality, and reimbursement accuracy. Lead KPI development, monitoring, and performance improvement for areas including DNFB, AR aging, denials, POS collections, authorization workflows, and HIM chart completion. Support staff development, training, and communication during transition periods. Serve as the primary liaison between revenue cycle, IT, clinical operations, and external partners. Develop recommendations and transition plans for long-term leadership and sustained success. Required Qualifications Minimum 7–10 years of progressive revenue cycle leadership experience, including director-level responsibility. Experience working in Critical Access Hospitals (CAH) is required. Demonstrated expertise leading through Epic implementation and go-live stabilization (hospital billing and professional billing preferred). Strong understanding of hospital and clinic revenue cycle operations, including patient access, HIM, billing, coding, and reimbursement methodologies. Proven ability to implement process improvements and lead teams through high-change environments. Exceptional communication, analytical, and stakeholder-management skills. Ability to travel to Alaska for two weeks on-site each month. Preferred Qualifications Experience supporting rural or frontier healthcare organizations. Prior interim or consulting leadership experience. Certification(s) such as CRCR, CHFP, CHAM, or HFMA/NAHAM equivalents. Wilshire is honored that you have taken the time to review/apply to our open position. We will now take the time to review your experience and be in touch with you soon.