Senior Financial Specialist, Managed Care *hybrid*

WakeMed

$80K — $95K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Accounting required; Finance degree preferred.
  • 4 years of experience in accounting and financial analysis, specifically in reimbursement and claims.
  • Expertise in managed care, reimbursement, and claims adjudication.
  • Strong analytical abilities and knowledge of revenue cycles and contracts.
  • Proficiency with financial reporting systems and healthcare reimbursement methodologies.
  • Exceptional communication and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

  • Analyze managed care contract performance to guide negotiations and strategic decisions.
  • Develop financial models that support negotiation processes.
  • Validate claim payments and investigate reimbursement variances.
  • Identify opportunities to enhance financial performance.
  • Maintain accurate financial reporting tools and databases.
  • Collaborate with leadership to provide insights for revenue optimization initiatives.
  • Contribute to audits and special projects that improve financial operations.

Benefits

  • Collaborative working environment that values input from all team members.
  • Opportunities for professional development and career growth.
  • Engagement in strategic projects that impact organizational performance.
Full Job Description
Overview

The Senior Financial Specialist, Managed Care is responsible for analyzing managed care contract performance and providing financial insights that support strategic decision-making. This role develops financial models, performs reimbursement analyses, validates claim payments, and produces reporting used for contract negotiations, audits, and revenue optimization. The position also maintains key financial databases, investigates payment variances, and supports special projects that enhance organizational financial performance.

What You'll Do:
  • Analyze managed care contract performance and develop financial models to support negotiations and strategic decisions.
  • Validate claim payments, investigate reimbursement variances, and identify opportunities to improve financial performance.
  • Maintain financial reporting tools and databases to ensure accurate, reliable analysis.
  • Partner with leadership and key stakeholders to provide actionable insights and support revenue optimization initiatives.
  • Contribute to audits, contract reviews, and special projects that drive operational and financial improvements.


Who You Are:
  • Experienced healthcare finance professional with expertise in managed care, reimbursement, and claims adjudication.
  • Strong analytical skills and comprehensive knowledge of revenue cycle and contracts.
  • Proficient in financial reporting systems, databases, and healthcare reimbursement methodologies.
  • Collaborative partner with excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
  • Detail-oriented and committed to accuracy, operational excellence, and achieving organizational financial goals.

Licensure

Not Applicable
Education

Bachelor's Degree Accounting Required - And Bachelor's Degree Finance Preferred
Experience

4 Years Accounting/Finance - Accounting and Financial Analysis Or Accounting/Finance - Financial Analysis Or Accounting/Finance - Reimbursement Required

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