Reimbursement Coordinator Bilingual Spanish

Shirley Ryan AbilityLab; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Shirley Ryan AbilityLab in Chicago, IL is seeking a Reimbursement Coordinator to optimize reimbursement processes in a hybrid role with on-site and remote elements. Responsibilities include reviewing and resolving denials, verifying coverage, and ensuring timely payments while collaborating with payers and internal teams.

You will support Medicare/Medicaid claims, monitor accounts receivable, and help maintain payer compliance to protect revenue integrity and organizational finances.

Qualifications

• Experience managing denials, with analysis and preventive actions.
• Experience with Medicare and Medicaid reimbursement rules and billing.
• Billing knowledge including coding concepts, claim submission, and payment posting.
• Experience working with insurance payers: verification of benefits, authorizations, and follow-ups.
• Familiarity with Medicare coverage guidelines, appeals, and documentation standards.
• Background in healthcare revenue cycle, hospital or physician billing, or reimbursement coordination.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, attention to detail, and solid written and verbal communication.
• Education in business/healthcare administration or related field, or equivalent work experience.

Responsibilities

• Review and resolve claim denials, identify reimbursement trends and issues.
• Verify insurance coverage and monitor Medicare and Medicaid claims.
• Collaborate with clinical and billing teams to correct claim errors and maintain compliance.
• Document actions in the billing system and communicate with patients, payers, and internal stakeholders.
• Support revenue integrity and contribute to the organization’s financial health.

Skills

Denials management

Medicare/Medicaid reimbursement

Medical billing

Payers liaison

Medicare guidelines

Revenue cycle

Analytical skills

Communication

Education

Associate or Bachelor's degree in business/healthcare admin

Job description

Company Description

Shirley Ryan AbilityLab, formerly the Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago, is a global leader in physical medicine and rehabilitation for adults and children with complex conditions such as traumatic brain and spinal cord injury, stroke, amputation, and cancer-related impairment. Recognized as the “No. 1 Rehabilitation Hospital in America” by U.S. News & World Report every year since 1991, the organization combines exceptional care with cutting‑edge research. Its $550 million, 1.2-million-square‑foot translational research hospital brings clinicians, scientists, innovators, and technologists together in one space to rapidly translate research into real‑time patient care. Team members join a mission‑driven, inclusive environment that champions diversity, equity, curiosity, and compassion while advancing human ability. Applicants can learn more about careers and culture by visiting the Shirley Ryan AbilityLab careers page.

Role Description

The Reimbursement Coordinator is a full‑time, hybrid role based in Chicago, IL, with a combination of on‑site and work‑from‑home responsibilities. This role focuses on managing and optimizing reimbursement processes, including reviewing and resolving claim denials, ensuring accurate billing, and coordinating with payers to secure timely payments. The Reimbursement Coordinator will verify insurance coverage, monitor Medicare and Medicaid claims, and maintain compliance with payer and regulatory requirements. Daily tasks include reviewing accounts receivable, identifying reimbursement trends or issues, collaborating with clinical and billing teams to correct claim errors, and documenting all actions in the billing system. The role also involves communicating professionally with patients, payers, and internal stakeholders to support revenue integrity and contribute to the organization’s financial health.

Qualifications

• Candidates should possess skills in managing denials, including analysis, resolution, and prevention of recurring issues.
• Candidates should possess skills in Medicare and Medicaid reimbursement, including understanding billing rules and regulatory requirements.
• Candidates should possess skills in medical billing, including coding concepts, claim submission, and payment posting.
• Candidates should possess skills in working with insurance payers, including verification of benefits, authorization processes, and follow‑up on outstanding claims.
• Candidates should possess skills in Medicare‑specific processes, including coverage guidelines, appeals, and documentation standards.
• Relevant qualifications include experience in healthcare revenue cycle, hospital or physician billing, or reimbursement coordination.
• Additional beneficial qualifications include strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, attention to detail, proficiency with billing and EMR systems, and effective written and verbal communication.
• Preferred education and background include an associate’s or bachelor’s degree in business, healthcare administration, or related field, or equivalent work experience.