Geisinger Health System

Senior Director System Reimbursement

Geisinger Health System$130K — $180K *
US-AnywhereRemote in United States
Healthcare
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Finance or related field required, Master's preferred.
  • Minimum 8 years of experience in finance, with at least 5 years in a managerial or supervisory role.
  • Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills.
  • Proficient in healthcare industry regulations and reimbursement methodologies.
  • Excellent communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

  • Ensure accuracy of net patient service revenue and third-party settlement estimates in line with GAAP.
  • Lead development of advanced analytics and tools to gain insights on reimbursement trends and denial drivers.
  • Monitor and interpret evolving reimbursement regulations, translating them into actionable compliance strategies.
  • Synthesize complex regulatory changes into clear insights for senior leadership.
  • Oversee submission of all third-party cost reports and reimbursement correspondence.
  • Manage interactions with Medicare Administrative Contractors and handle audit and appeal strategies.
  • Guide graduate medical education reimbursement strategies and compliance with CMS regulations.

Benefits

  • Work from home flexibility in Pennsylvania.
  • Full-time schedule with 40 weekly hours.
  • Opportunity to build and develop a high-performing team.
  • Access to advanced reimbursement and revenue analytics technologies.
  • Engagement with senior leadership and influence on regulatory policy changes.
Full Job Description

Location:

Work from home (Pennsylvania)

Shift:

Days (United States of America)

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Worker Type:

Regular

Exemption Status:

Yes

Job Summary:

Provides enterprise-wide strategic and operational leadership for reimbursement and patient service revenue recognition ensuring alignment with regulatory requirements.

Job Duties:

  • Ensures the integrity, completeness, and accuracy of net patient service revenue, and third-party settlement estimates, in accordance with GAAP. Oversees methodologies supporting financial estimates and continuously monitors variance, hindsight analysis, and emerging trends.
  • Leads the development of advanced analytics and tools (e.g., dashboards, predictive models) that provide actionable insights into reimbursement trends, denial drivers, and the financial impact of value-based and quality reimbursement programs.
  • Proactively monitors and interprets evolving federal and state reimbursement regulations and payer methodologies, translating changes into actionable strategies that maintain full regulatory compliance.
  • Synthesizes complex regulatory changes and reimbursement dynamics into clear, executive-level insights, including quantified financial impacts, risks, and recommended strategic responses for senior leadership and governance committees.
  • Oversees the timely and accurate completion and submission of all third-party cost reports and other reimbursement reports or correspondence which may be required by third-party payors and/or government agencies.
  • Oversees all interactions with Medicare Administrative Contractors and other payors, including audit management, settlement reviews, and appeal strategies, ensuring optimal financial outcomes and defensible positions.
  • Directs the research and accumulation of data for filing of formal appeals, re-opening requests, exception requests to rates or payment methodologies to support the Geisinger's position on governmental and third-party regulations.
  • Ensures compliance with all applicable federal and state reimbursement regulations, including CMS rules, Medicare/Medicaid payment methodologies, and related billing and documentation requirements across hospital, professional, and academic entities.
  • Provides strategic and technical guidance on graduate medical education reimbursement, including modeling, affiliation agreements, and compliance with CMS resident cap regulations.
  • Serves as a strategic advisor in evaluating proposed regulatory and legislative changes, partnering with Government Relations to influence policy through data-driven analysis, formal comment letters, and industry engagement.
  • Builds and develops a high-performing team through strategic talent management, succession planning, and a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and cross-functional collaboration.
  • Champions the adoption and optimization of reimbursement and revenue analytics technologies, including automation tools and advanced modeling platforms, to improve accuracy, efficiency, and scalability.
  • Provides subject matter expertise on reimbursement and revenue recognition implications for mergers, acquisitions, affiliations, and new business models, including due diligence, integration planning, and pro forma financial impact analysis.

Work is typically performed in an office environment. Accountable for satisfying all job specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures. The specific statements in this profile are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements considered necessary to successfully perform the job.

Position Details:

Education:

Bachelor's Degree- (Required), Master's Degree- (Preferred)

Experience:

Minimum of 8 years-Finance (Required), Minimum of 5 years-Managerial/Supervisory (Required)

Certification(s) and License(s):

Skills:

Analytical Thinking, Communication, Computer Literacy, Healthcare Industry, Organizing, Teamwork

About Geisinger Health System

Geisinger Health System is a healthcare system serving more than 3 million residents throughout 45 counties in central, south-central, and northeastern Pennsylvania, and in southern New Jersey. The system was founded in 1915 and is headquartered in Danville, Pennsylvania. Geisinger Health System includes 13 hospital campuses, two research centers, and a 600,000-member health plan. The system employs more than 32,000 people, including over 1,800 physicians and 4,000 nurses. Geisinger Health System is known for its innovative approach to healthcare, including its use of electronic health records and its focus on patient-centered care.
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