Associate VP, Medicare & Medicaid Encounters Submissions

Associate Vice President Of Medicare And Medicaid Encounter Submissions

Become a part of our caring community and help us put health first. The Associate Vice President (AVP) of Medicare and Medicaid Encounter Submissions is responsible for the integrity, accuracy, and timeliness of submitting encounter data to Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) and / or Medicaid State Agencies for all Medicare, D-SNP, and Medicaid contracts. The AVP is accountable for working collaboratively across the enterprise and with multiple external partners to ensure robust processes, procedures, analytics, and technology capabilities are implemented to achieve critical compliance requirements. The Associate Vice President (AVP) of Medicare and Medicaid Encounter Submissions leads a large-scale operation of ~220 associates focused on the successful submission of encounters data to CMS and Medicaid State Agencies. The AVP will be responsible for driving all operational activities required to achieve CMS and state specific metrics - to include submission timeliness and accuracy, rate setting, kick payments, and audit-related requirements. Success in this role includes building a strong culture of teamwork, accountability, process improvement, innovation, and compliance. Key expectations and responsibilities of this role include :

• Ensures encounter data submissions continuously meet or exceed all compliance and operational standards / requirements.
• Accountable for operational implementation of new Medicaid and D-SNP contracts' encounters submissions. Partners with Corporate Medicaid to support RFP process for Medicaid state expansions. Includes proactive communication and escalation of requirements that create operational challenges.
• Leads / influences across all levels of the enterprise to develop and implement a transformational 5-year strategy.
• Fosters trusted relationships with enterprise partners to ensure end-to-end processes are optimized and communications / escalations occur timely and effectively.
• Product ownership of multiple systems / platforms in collaboration with IT leadership, HQRI Technology & Analytics, and external partners.
• Communicates to senior leaders (SVP+) regularly on operational performance, risks, and opportunities.
• Continuously identifies and implements levers for risk mitigation, improved control environment, and cost optimization.
• Build a strong culture of teamwork, accountability, process improvement and efficiency, and compliance mindset to drive overall team success and engagement.

Use your skills to make an impact.

Required Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

Travel : While this is a remote position, occasional travel to Humana's offices for training or meetings may be required.

Scheduled Weekly Hours 40

Pay Range The compensation range below reflects a good faith estimate of starting base pay for full time (40 hours per week) employment at the time of posting. The pay range may be higher or lower based on geographic location and individual pay will vary based on demonstrated job related skills, knowledge, experience, education, certifications, etc. $150,000 - $206,300 per year. This job is eligible for a bonus incentive plan. This incentive opportunity is based upon company and / or individual performance.

Description of Benefits Humana, Inc. and its affiliated subsidiaries (collectively, "Humana") offers competitive benefits that support whole-person well-being. Associate benefits are designed to encourage personal wellness and smart healthcare decisions for you and your family while also knowing your life extends outside of work. Among our benefits, Humana provides medical, dental and vision benefits, 401(k) retirement savings plan, time off (including paid time off, company and personal holidays, volunteer time off, paid parental and caregiver leave), short-term and long-term disability, life insurance and many other opportunities.

Application Deadline : 10-28-2025

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