Manager Reimbursement

Allina Health; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 91,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental

PTO/Time Away

Retirement Savings Plans

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Voluntary Benefits

Tuition Reimbursement or CME

Job summary

Allina Health, a not-for-profit health system serving Minnesota and western Wisconsin, seeks a seasoned reimbursement leader to coordinate Medicare, Medicaid, and Tricare cost reporting. The role includes directing cost report preparation, audits, and annual filings, while guiding a team and collaborating with reimbursement leadership to ensure compliance and accuracy.

Responsibilities cover overseeing MERC filings, provider-based department analysis, and Read (Reimbursement Enrollment

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required with 7+ years of Medicare reimbursement experience with a fiscal intermediary, public accounting, or consulting background.
• Master's degree in Health Administration preferred.

Responsibilities

• Direct cost report and hospital annual report preparation, review and filing.
• Guide cost report audits, appeals, amendings, and reopenings.
• Provide high-level reviews for designated cost reports (Medicare, Medicaid, and Tricare) and the Minnesota Department of Health hospital annual reports.
• Lead the coordination of Allina Health's medical education including MERC filings.
• Coordinate provider based department analysis and own the READ database.
• Direct annual filings and attend reimbursement leadership meetings.

Skills

Medicare reimbursement experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Job description

Location Address:2925 Chicago AveLoading DockMinneapolis, MN 55407-1321

Date Posted: August 26, 2026

Department: 16001192 Reimbursement

Shift: Day (United States of America)

Shift Length: 8 hour shift

Hours Per Week: 40

Union Contract: Non-Union-NCT

Weekend Rotation: None

Job Summary

Allina Health is a not-for-profit health system that cares for individuals, families and communities throughout Minnesota and western Wisconsin. If you value putting patients first, consider a career at Allina Health. Our mission is to provide exceptional care as we prevent illness, restore health and provide comfort to all who entrust us with their care. This includes you and your loved ones. We are committed to providing whole person care, investing in your well-being, and enriching your career.

Key Position Details

• FTE 1.0 (80 hours per two week pay period)
• 8-hour day shift(start 7a-9a and working to 3:30p - 5:30p)
• No weekends
• Primarily remote work arrangement, with periodic onsite presence as needed.
• Preferred expertise in Medicare Cost Reporting, CMS reimbursement, and regulatory reporting requirements.
• Preferred experience serving as a technical leader and advisor for hospital and health system reimbursement and compliance matters.

Accountable for the coordination, direction, preparation, review and filing of the Medicare, Medicaid and Tricare cost reports and Minnesota Department of Health Hospital Annual Report and Medical Education Research Cost (MERC). Coordinates the direction of audits, appeals, amending's, and reopening's related to cost reports. Leads the Allina Medical Education, Provider Based Department analysis and READ (Reimbursement Enrollment Accreditation Database). Manages and provides training, coaching, and development to designated cost report analysts.

Principle Responsibilities

• Department Management
  • Directs cost report and hospital annual report preparation, review and filing.
  • Guides cost report audits, appeals, amendings, and reopenings.
  • Provides high-level reviews for designated cost reports (Medicare, Medicaid, and Tricare) and Minnesota Department of Health hospital annual reports.
  • Leads the coordination of Allina Health's medical education including the medical education research cost (MERC) filings.
  • Coordinates the system's provider based department analysis and owns the READ (Reimbursement Enrollment Accreditation Database).
  • Directs annual filings.
  • Attends designated reimbursement leadership meetings.
• Team Leadership
  • Interviews, hires and ensures appropriate onboarding for staff.
  • Ensures annual and applicable training is made available and completed for all staff.
  • Provides staff performance reviews, mentoring, coaching, and career counseling.
  • Leads provider and department staff meetings.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in related field
• 7+ years of medicare reimbursement experience with a fiscal intermediary, public accounting, or consulting background

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Health Administration

Physical Demands

• Sedentary:
• Lifting weight up to 10 lbs. occasionally, negligible weight frequently

Pay Range

Pay Range: $48.29 to $66.81 per hourThe pay described reflects the base hiring pay range. Your starting rate would depend on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, your experience and education. Additional incentives may be available, including discretionary monetary bonuses, goal-based bonuses, and other financial incentives.

Benefit Summary

Allina Health believes the best way to provide safe and compassionate care for our patients is by nurturing the passion of those who care for them. That's why we devote extraordinary resources to help you grow and thrive - not only as a professional but also as a whole person. When you join our team, you have access to a wealth of valuable employee benefits that support the total well-being - mind, body, spirit and community - of you and your family members.

Allina Health is all in on your well-being. Because well-being means something different to everyone, our award-winning program provides you with the resources you need to help you navigate your personal journey. This includes well-being dollars, dedicated well-being navigators, and many programs, activities, articles, videos, personal coaching and tools to support you on your journey.

We are focused on creating an inclusive workplace so everyone can see themselves as part of our care team. Our care teams are as diverse as the communities we serve and proud to be contributing to the mission of a leading health care organization. Our pioneering approach to well-being helps every member of our care team feel a deep sense of connection and joy in their work.

Benefits include:

• Medical/Dental
• PTO/Time Away
• Retirement Savings Plans
• Life Insurance
• Short-term/Long-term Disability
• Voluntary Benefits (vision, legal, critical illness)
• Tuition Reimbursement or Continuing Medical Education as applicable
• Student Loan Support Benefits to navigate the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
• Allina Health is a 501(c)(3) eligible employer

*Benefit eligibility/offerings are determined by FTE and if you are represented by a union.