Barbara Rhynehardt
Hattiesburg,MS
Summary
Accomplished Revenue Cycle Management Director offering demonstrated skill and success in managing internal accounting processes, improving controls and strengthening systems for optimal performance. Proficient in all aspects of revenue cycle including accounts receivable, patient access, precertification/medical necessity and patient billing in both hospital and large physician group practice. Skilled in building and leading solid teams to handle high-volume operations with consistency, accuracy and full compliance with regulatory requirements.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Director Revenue Cycle
Hattiesburg Clinic, PA
08.2010 - Current
- Oversight of entire revenue cycle, including: patient access, precertification and accounts receivables for 500+ physicians and mid-levels.
- 4 ambulatory surgical facilities and 2 OBL Suites
- Six direct reports, 180+ employees.
- Led successful implementation of Epic Practice Management System.
- Developed more efficient processes across all revenue cycle functions to improve quality and efficiency, which reduced errors and revenue loss in targeted areas.
- Maintain industry standard metrics in all areas of revenue cycle performance and automation.
- Redesign of training team to foster retention and growth.
Business Operations Director
Hugh Chatham Memorial Hospital
03.2001 - 06.2010
- 93 bed acute care hospital, 99 bed skilled nursing facility. 40+employees
- Oversight of all revenue cycle functions: patient access, financial counseling, billing/collections, case management, patient billing.
- Increased team member productivity by enhancing performance monitoring and instituting motivational approaches.
- Trained and guided team members to maintain high productivity and performance metrics.
- Studer Service Excellence facility. Served as member of the Studer implementation team and manager training program.
Business Office Manager
Vencor Hospital ( Currently Kindred)
05.1998 - 03.2001
- 101 bed long-term acute care facility. 10+ employees
- Lead successful implementation of Meditech practice management system.
- Corporate leader in revenue cycle metrics for both hospital and physician reimbursement.
- Analyzed data related to administrative costs and spending trends to prepare budgets for personnel.
- Assisted in preparation of Medicare cost reports.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Communications
Seton Hill College
Greensburg, PABusiness
University Southern Mississippi
Hattiesburg, MSSkills
- Cost control and reduction
- Business Development
- Revenue Generation
- Strategic and financial planning
- Process implementation
- Contract and Reimbursement analysis
- Certified Epic analyst in Prelude, RTE, Welcome, Identity, Benefit Engine and Research Billing
- Practice Management system implementation with Epic and Meditech systems
- 20 Years Revenue Cycle Leadership Experience
Timeline
Director Revenue Cycle
Hattiesburg Clinic, PA
08.2010 - Current
Business Operations Director
Hugh Chatham Memorial Hospital
03.2001 - 06.2010
Business Office Manager
Vencor Hospital ( Currently Kindred)
05.1998 - 03.2001
Some College (No Degree) - Communications
Seton Hill College
Business
University Southern Mississippi
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