Reimbursement Analyst

Advocate Health; United States; Hybrid; USD 46.000 - 68.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Paid Time Off

Health benefits

Educational Assistance

Retirement plan with company match

Zusammenfassung

Advocate Health seeks a Financial Reimbursement Analyst to support system-wide revenue analysis, audits, and budgeting. This 40-hour remote role offers an onsite option for monthly Wisconsin and Illinois luncheons.

You will analyze Medicare/Medicaid reimbursement, coordinate closing and reporting, and collaborate with Financial Planning to optimize statements and compliance. A Bachelor's in Finance and 3 years of reimbursement experience are required.

Qualifikationen

• Typically requires 3 years of experience in reimbursement, including Medicare/Medicaid cost reports and related regulations.
• Strong knowledge of Medicare/Medicaid regulations and third-party payers.
• Proficient in data mining and analysis.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Aufgaben

• Assist with revenue analysis for system-wide programs and services, and monitor revenue budgets and benchmarks.
• Support preparation for system-wide external audits and Medicare/Medicaid cost reports; coordinate year-end audits with external auditors.
• Prepare analyses and provide recommendations to ensure timely regulatory reviews.
• Participate in budgeting for Gross and Net Patient Revenue across the system.
• Analyze monthly accounts receivable valuations and advise optimization of reimbursement.
• Coordinate monthly closing for Medicare/Medicaid liabilities with Financial Planning input.
• Understand and apply Medicare/Medicaid regulations; liaise with Government Affairs as needed.
• Collaborate with Financial Planning on budgets and retrospective reviews and pro formas.

Kenntnisse

Medicare/Medicaid regulations

Revenue analysis

Data analysis

Excel proficiency

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in Finance or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Access

Jobbeschreibung

Department:

10208 Enterprise Corporate - Reimbursement

Status:

Full time

Benefits Eligible:

Yes

Hou** rs Per Week:

40

Schedule Details/Additional Information:

Fulltime, Dayshift Monday - Friday 8am - 5pm CST. This role will be remote with option of joining onsite for monthly Wisconsin and Illinois luncheon’s or as needed.

No relocation and no sponsorship or transfer of visa for this position now or in the future.

Pay Range:

$33.05 - $49.60

Major Responsibilities:

• Assist with plans and prepares revenue analysis for system wide programs, projects and services, and monitors revenue budgets and benchmarking activities. Acts as support for all system intermediary data requests, audits and exit conferences.
• Assists in preparation and provides necessary information required for the completion of system wide external financial audits, and Medicare and Medicaid interim and year-end cost reports. Assists with coordination of the year-end system financial audit with external auditors and reimbursement staff. Develops and maintains appropriate relationships with the Fiscal Intermediary and external auditors.
• Prepares analysis and assists in making recommendations to ensure that that all regulatory reviews are completed accurately and on time.
• Participates in the development and preparation of the system wide budgeting for Gross and Net Patient Revenue to ensure accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with accounting standards.
• Analyzes and reviews the monthly accounts receivable valuation and provides recommendations to ensure optimal reimbursement. Understands and oversees the tools used for calculation.
• Develops and provides coordination for the system wide monthly closing process with respect to Medicare/Medicaid liabilities and the allowances on patient receivables.
• Monitors processes to ensure accurate payment for Medicare/Medicaid and monitors interim payments to determine accuracy, appropriateness and potential liability. Requests adjustments from United Government Services (UGS) and updates internal systems.
• Develops and applies an understanding of Medicare and Medicaid regulations pertaining to current and proposed reimbursement and works directly with Government Affairs and external consultants to provide needed expertise.
• Coordinates, with the Financial Planning department(s), the preparation of System budgets as they pertain to third party reimbursement. Provides support to Financial Planning in the development of retrospective financial review and pro forma development.

Licensure, Registration, and/or Certification Required:

• None Required.

Education Required:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance or related field.

Experience Required:

• Typically requires 3 years of experience in in reimbursement that includes experiences in preparation of Medicare/Medicaid cost reports, regulations and the analysis, modeling and reporting of third party payers.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required:

• Demonstrated expertise with Medicare and Medicaid regulations in a health care or federal intermediary setting.
• Knowledge and understanding of third party regulations and the interrelationship of financial statements to not only comply with regulations but to maximize and develop strategies to increase the organization’s reimbursement rate with ongoing changes.
• Demonstrates strong initiative and produces high quality analytical results. Able to perform tasks independently.
• Strong accounting background with experience in preparing and/or reviewing health care financial statements which are required to perform accurate account analysis.
• Strong proficiency in the use of the Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Access), software systems, data management tools or similar products.
• Proficiency in data mining and analysis.
• Demonstrated ability to work and function in a complex environment. Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to communicate revenue cycle issues to all levels of the organization.
• Demonstrated ability to take initiative, produce high quality results, and perform assigned activities in an independent manner. Self-motivated and capable of carrying a project through to successful completion.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• Must be able to sit the majority of the workday.
• Must be able to lift up to 10 lbs. occasionally.
• Operates all equipment necessary to perform the job.
• Exposed to normal office environment.
• This position requires travel, so will be exposed to weather and road conditions.

This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.

Our CommitmenttoYou:

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:

Compensation

• Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
• Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate’s job
• Incentive pay for select positions
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

Benefits and more

• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, andShort- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program

Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview.

About Advocate Health

Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.