SR Reimbursement Analyst

Methodist Health System

Dallas (TX)

On-site

USD 75,000 - 95,000

Full time

27 hours ago

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Job summary

Methodist Health System in Dallas, TX seeks a Senior Reimbursement (Medicare) Analyst to support regulatory reporting and government program accounting. You will work with leadership to ensure accurate cost reporting and compliance across Medicare and Medicaid.

The role requires a four-year accounting degree, strong Excel skills, and experience with hospital reimbursement concepts. CPA preferred and excellent communication are essential for timely filings and cross‑functional collaboration.

Qualifications

Four-year college accounting degree with knowledge of accounting theory and financial systems.
Graduate degrees in healthcare/business studies preferred.
CPA preferred.
Extensive knowledge of governmental programs (Medicare and Medicaid).
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Strong interpersonal skills.
Ability to manage time to meet concurrent deadlines.
Maintain professionalism in all interactions.
Excellent advanced Excel skills.
4 years' experience in hospital or intermediary settings.
Experience using HFS software.
Knowledge of Wage Index, Medical Education, Organ Transplant, Medicare & Medicaid DSH, Charity Care and Bad Debts.

Responsibilities

Assist with the annual Medicare/Medicaid cost reports for hospitals and related statements.
Assist with amended reports, reopening reports, and Medicare/Medicaid settlement audits, and wage index reviews.
Prepare the Champus reports for all hospitals at completion of annual Medicare cost reports to obtain payments for capital and education costs.
Prepare Medicaid UC/DSH applications and reconciliations for each hospital per Texas guidelines.
Prepare Trauma applications for trauma-designated hospitals per state guidelines.
Prepare departmental components of the annual Community Benefits and AHA Surveys.
Submit to hospital liaison for timely filing.
Provide information related to special projects for Director of Reimbursement and Manager of Regulatory Compliance.
Stay aware of changing Medicare and Medicaid regulations and cost reporting instructions.
Monitor state and federal regulations related to 1115 Waiver Programs.
Analyze impacts of regulatory changes on program payment for the system.
Monthly accounting entries and annual settlement analyses for Medicaid Supplemental Programs.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Written and verbal communication

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Professionalism

Governmental program knowledge

Regulatory compliance knowledge

Education

Four-year college accounting degree

Graduate degrees in healthcare/business studies preferred

CPA

Tools

HFS software

Job description

Hours of Work :

Days Of Week :

Monday - Friday

Job Description :

Your Job:

The SR REIMBURSEMENT(MEDICARE) ANALYST will assist the Manager of Regulatory Compliance, the Manager of Governmental Accounting, Director of Government Programs and the Vice President/Controller in the reporting of governmental accounting for Methodist Health Systems.

Your Job Requirements:

Four-year college accounting degree with demonstrated knowledge of accounting theory, particularly financial systems, financial analysis technique and managerial accounting. Graduate degrees in relevant healthcare/business studies preferred.
CPA Preferred
Position requires extensive knowledge of governmental programs ( Medicare and Medicaid).
Good written and oral communication skills.
Good interpersonal skills.
Must be able to manage time in order to meet concurrent deadlines
Able to maintain and exhibit professionalism
Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)
Demonstrated experience using Advanced Excel skills
Work Experience: 4 years experience in either a hospital or intermediary setting
Experience using HFS software preferred
Working knowledge of Hospital Medicare reimbursement areas of Wage Index, Medical Education, Organ Transplant, 10, Medicare & Medicaid DSH, Charity Care and Bad Debts

Your Job Responsibilities:

Assist with the preparation of the annual MHS hospital Medicare/Medicaid cost reports and home office cost statement, applying the Medicare/Medicaid regulations and policy requirements of the Federal and State governments for these programs, and the timely filing of these cost reports.
Assist with any amended reports, reopening reports, and Medicare/Medicaid settlement audits, and wage index reviews.
Prepare the required Champus reports for all hospitals at completion of the annual hospitals’ Medicare cost reports to obtain payment from Champus for Capital and Medical education costs and file timely.
Prepare the required Medicaid UC/DSH applications and reconciliations for each hospital according to State of Texas guidelines for timely filing
Prepare the required Trauma applications for each trauma designated hospital according to the State guidelines for timely filing.
Prepare departmental components of the annual Community Benefits and AHA Surveys
And submit to hospital liaison for timely filing.
Provide the necessary information related to special projects as required for the Director of Reimbursement and Manager of Regulatory Compliance
Keeping aware of changing Medicare and Medicaid regulations and changes in cost reporting Instructions.
Monitoring State and Federal regulations related to State Directed Programs / 1115 Waiver Programs.
Analyze impacts of regulatory changes on program payment for the system.
Monthly accounting entries and annual settlement analysis and entries for Medicaid Supplemental Programs and related accounting reconciliations.

Methodist Health System is a faith-based organization with a mission to improve and save lives through compassionate, quality healthcare. For nearly a century, Dallas-based Methodist Health System has been a trusted choice for health and wellness. Named one of the fastest-growing health systems in America by Modern Healthcare, Methodist has a network of 12 hospitals (through ownership and affiliation) with nationally recognized medical services, such as a Level I Trauma Center, multi-organ transplantation, Level III Neonatal Intensive Care, neurosurgery, robotic surgical programs, oncology, gastroenterology, and orthopedics, among others. Methodist has more than two dozen clinics located throughout the region, renowned teaching programs, innovative research, and a strong commitment to the community. Our reputation as an award-winning employer shows in the distinctions we’ve earned: