Director | Reimbursement - Gundersen Health System : Job Details

Love + medicine is who we are, it's what we do, it's why people want to work here. If you're looking for a job to love, apply today.Schedule Weekly Hours: 40Join Our Team as Director of Reimbursement!As the Director of Reimbursement, you will oversee all aspects of reimbursement processes, ensuring compliance with Medicare and Medicaid regulations, optimizing reimbursement strategies, and managing cost reporting. Your expertise in 340B programs and reimbursement optimization will be crucial in driving financial performance and supporting our mission to deliver high-quality patient care.What you will need:Bachelors degree in accounting, finance, or related field10+ years' experience in healthcare, finance, or public accounting is preferred; as well as experience with third party reimbursement, cost reports, etc.Preference to those with experience in critical access hospital/rural health system reimbursement, ideally within an integrated healthcare systemWhy Emplify Health?Tailored Benefits Package: We offer a comprehensive benefits package that varies based on your location. To learn more about the specific benefits available in your area, please inquire with the recruiter during the application process.Flexible work location: While this role offers some flexibility in work location, candidates must reside within a reasonable commuting distance of La Crosse or Green Bay, WI due to frequent on-site needs.At Emplify Health, we believe in leading with love and fostering a culture of belonging and excellence. If you share our values and are looking for an opportunity to make a significant impact on our workforce, we invite you to submit your application.ONE SYSTEM, ONE VISION: Emplify Health is a large and growing health system with a strong presence in the region. We operate 11 hospitals, more than 100 clinics, and employ over 14,000 teammates across 35 counties in 4 states.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:Education: Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or related fieldCertification/Registration/Licensure: CPA preferredExperience: 10+ years' experience in healthcare, finance, or public accounting is preferred; as well as experience with third party reimbursement, cost reports, etc. Experience in CAH/RHS reimbursement optimization, especially within an integrated health system is preferred.POSITION SUMMARY: In this role, you will lead Bellin Gundersen Health System (BGHS) third party reimbursement.ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES/MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:Oversee the monthly contractual allowance and reserve analysis for all third-party payersResponsible for month end financial analysis of revenue, contractual allowances, and bad debtPrepares estimated cost report settlements to support the month end close processReviews the costs report preparation and other information as required by federal and state laws, as well as other third-party contractorsSupports third party contract negotiations through detailed analysis, related costs and charges and assess the impact of managed care contracts on reimbursement and contractual allowancesMaximizes reimbursement activities, wage index, especially as it relates to programs such as critical access hospital/rural health centers and other government programsResponsible for the preparation of client prepared work papers and supporting documentation related to the year-end audit of contractual allowances, reserves, and settlementsSupport external auditor requestsDevelops the annual budget assumptions for contractual allowances, charity care and bad debtReviews and assesses financial impact of proposed and passed state and federal legislationAssist in the preparation of the annual form 990, Schedule HActs as the liaison to fiscal intermediaries and other auditors regarding reimbursement mattersDevelop and implement improvement opportunities for efficient third-party reimbursement function.Direct and manage reimbursement team.Leads, supports and guides larger finance team (including CAH Finance Administrators) in reimbursement issues, special projects, and optimization effortsPerform other duties as assigned.PRACTICES AND PROMOTES BEHAVIOR CONSISTENT WITH THE MISSION, VISION AND VALUES:Mission: Together, we inspire your best life by relentlessly caring, learning and innovating.Vision: Leading with love, we courageously commit to a future of healthy people and thriving communities.Values: Belonging, Respect, Excellence, Accountability, Teamwork, HumilityEnvironmental Conditions: Not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions (as in typical office work)Physical Requirement/Demands of the Position:Sitting - frequently; Static Standing - rarely; Walking/Standing - occasionally; Driving - occasionally; Reaching Below Shoulder - occasionally; Repetitive Actions Pinch Forces - occasionally Pounds of Force: 0-25; Repetitive Actions Fine Manipulation - frequently; Lifting - rarely Pounds of Force: 0-25If you need assistance with any portion of the application or have questions about the position, please contact [email protected] or call 608-###-####.Equal Opportunity Employer#J-18808-Ljbffr