Join a dynamic healthcare finance team as an Analytical Financial Analyst specializing in reimbursement services. This full-time, day-shift role supports the development, administration, and monitoring of reimbursement strategies and ensures compliance with evolving regulatory requirements.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist with reimbursement functions across multiple healthcare entities, including Medicare, Medicaid, and Tricare programs.
- Support preparation of annual Medicare and Medicaid cost reports by coordinating program logs, financial and statistical data, and physician time studies.
- Help manage periodic rate changes initiated by fiscal intermediaries and regulatory agencies.
- Review and interpret changes in government reimbursement regulations to maintain compliance.
- Develop and improve record-keeping procedures in response to new reimbursement regulations or payment methods.
- Participate in audits, reviews, and certifications conducted by fiscal intermediaries and assist with communication between auditors and management.
- Analyze and coordinate changes based on healthcare government regulations, transmittals, and bulletins.
- Assist with reserve analysis to measure adequacy of Medicare / Medicaid reserves.
- Contribute to special projects such as feasibility studies, financial analyses, contract negotiations, and operational reviews.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
Education
Associate's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field is required.
Experience
Minimum of three years in a hospital reimbursement environment or with a Medicare Administrative Contractor (MAC). Experience with multi-facility billing and financial reporting is preferred.
Skills and Requirements
Proficiency with Cost Report software, preferably HFS.Advanced skills in spreadsheets, including pivot tables, filters, and lookup functions.Strong computer literacy with Windows, Excel, and Word.Ability to manage diverse tasks under firm deadlines without sacrificing accuracy.Effective communication skills to interact with various management levels.Physical ability to read reports and operate computer terminals; mobility to meet with management across service areas.Audit and Technical Competencies
Maintain policies and procedures for regulatory compliance.Organize and maintain a central repository of healthcare regulations and bulletins.Develop and update system-wide procedures to ensure timely processing of government changes.Communicate with external consultants and Medicare intermediaries for regulatory interpretations.Provide education and training on federal guidelines and regulatory changes.This position is based in a regional healthcare setting serving the Southeastern United States.