Billing Supervisor – External Billing
Job Description
Position: Contract Billing Supervisor – External Billing
Job Description
Location: 1620 W Harrison St, Chicago, Illinois 60612
Hospital: Rush University Medical Center
Department: External Billing
Work Type: Full-Time – 40 Hours per week (1.0 FTE)
Hybrid: Minimum of 1 day per week onsite
Work Schedule: 8-Hour Shifts – Monday to Friday
Rush offers exceptional rewards and benefits; learn more at our Rush benefits page: https://(Use the 'Apply for this Job' box below).
Pay Range: $72,571 – $118,102 per year
Rush salaries are determined by many factors including, but not limited to, education, job-related experience and skills, as well as internal equity and industry specific market data. The pay range for each role reflects Rush’s anticipated wage or salary reasonably expected to be offered for the position. Offers may vary depending on the circumstances of each case.
Summary
The Corporate Finance Contract Billing Specialist Supervisor is responsible for managing the financial and billing aspects of internal and external physician contracts, lease billing arrangements, and other contractual obligations requiring appropriate billing and collection. This position reports to the RUSH System Director of Accounting Operations. This includes ensuring accurate billing, compliance with contract terms, and timely reimbursement for services provided by affiliated or contracted physicians, lessor/lessee arrangements, and other contractual obligations.
They serve as a key liaison between finance, legal, facilities, revenue cycle, internal and external physician groups, academic offices, and joint venture partners. The role supports financial integrity, contract oversight, and collaboration across departments and external entities, ensuring contract compliance. This is a RUSH system-level role which encompasses RUMC (RUH, University, and Ambulatory Pharmacy), ROPH, RCMC, Rush Health, RMG, and joint ventures.
Education
- • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field.
Experience
- • 3–5 years of experience in contract management, preferably in an academic or hospital setting with $4B in annual revenues.
- • Proficiency in Lawson and Workday Customer Accounts
Skills
- • Proficiency in billing and contract management software.
- • Strong attention to detail and numerical accuracy.
- • Effective communication, organizational skills, and problem-solving skills.
- • Ability to manage multiple priorities, work independently, and meet deadlines.
Physical Demands
- • Ability to sit or stand for extended periods
- • Manual dexterity for keyboard use; computer intensive tasks (data entry, analysis, reporting)
- • Visual acuity for screen work
- • Ability to travel or work in various environments
Disclaimer
The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements.
Responsibilities Contract Interpretation & Compliance
- • Review and interpret internal and external physician contracts, lessor/lessee arrangements, and other identified contractual obligations to ensure billing aligns with agreed-upon terms.
- • Negotiating contract terms: Coordinate with the RUSH Legal department on contract negotiations and other key stakeholders.
- • Maintain documentation of contract rates, scope of services, and reimbursement schedules.
- • Monitor contract performance and escalation discrepancies or compliance issues.
- • Implement robust processes and procedures to track contract expirations (120-day contract review process), for visibility and appropriate stakeholder engagement, ensuring Corporate Finance reviews and approves all internal and external physician billing arrangements, all lease arrangements, and all other identified contractual billing arrangements. This would require detailed documentation of all contracts, terms, and expirations.
- • Skilled in analytical thinking, attention to detail, and proficiency in contract management software are essential.
Billing, Revenue Reconciliation & Reporting
- • Invoice Management: Oversee the preparation and issuance, and track invoices for services or products.
- • Accounts Receivable: Monitor outstanding balances and follow up on overdue payments.
- • Customer Account Maintenance: Update billing…