Catholic Health System

Senior Reimbursement Analyst

Catholic Health System$80K — $95K *
Hospitals & Medical Centers
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Healthcare Administration or related field required; or equivalent experience of 5-7 years considered.
  • Minimum three years of experience in healthcare reimbursement or Medicare/Medicaid cost reporting.
  • Strong quantitative analysis and familiarity with cost and product line concepts.
  • Proficient in Excel with advanced skills required.
  • Knowledge of Lawson and Epic systems is a plus.
  • Familiarity with hospital and Longterm care Cost Report software is essential.
  • Basic accounting knowledge is required.

Responsibilities

  • Support the Manager of Government Reimbursement in preparing Medicare and Medicaid cost reports.
  • Analyze reimbursement data and provide insights to optimize reimbursement strategies.
  • Coordinate information and communication between various Catholic Health entities and the Government Reimbursement team.
  • Act as a liaison with outside auditors and consultants regarding DSH, bad debt, and wage index.
  • Serve as the main contact for Medicare and Medicaid government audits affecting hospitals and Longterm care facilities.
  • Assist in the training and mentoring of reimbursement analysts to enhance team effectiveness.
  • Ensure compliance with reporting standards related to reimbursement activities.

Benefits

  • Full-time employment status with a standard work schedule during weekdays.
  • Engagement in a collaborative environment focused on professional growth and training.
  • Opportunity to work closely with experienced leaders in government reimbursement processes.
Full Job Description
Facility: Administrative Regional Training Cntr

Shift: Shift 1

Status: Full Time FTE: 1.000000

Bargaining Unit: ACE Associates

Exempt from Overtime: Exempt: Yes

Work Schedule: Days

Hours:

Summary:

The Senior Reimbursement Analyst supports the Manager of Government Reimbursement in preparing Medicare and Medicaid cost reports, analyzing reimbursement data, and coordinating information between Catholic Health entities and the Government Reimbursement team. The Senior analyst acts as a liaison with outside auditors and consultants in relation to DSH, bad debt and wage index. The senior analyst also is the main contact for Medicare and Medicaid government audits for the hospitals and Longterm care. The role also supports reimbursement optimization, reporting compliance, and assisting in training and mentoring reimbursement analysts.

Responsibilities:

EDUCATION

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Healthcare Administration or related field required; or in lieu of degree, five (5) - seven (7) years of directly related experience may be considered.

EXPERIENCE

  • Three plus years of healthcare reimbursement or Medicare/Medicaid cost report experience, with third party reimbursement regulations required

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

  • Strong background in quantitative analysis, cost and product line concepts, personal computer and systems development
  • Strong Excel skills required
  • Knowledge of Lawson and Epic systems desired
  • Knowledge of hospital and Longterm care Cost Report software
  • Basis accounting knowledge required
  • Ability to work effectively, both written and verbally, at all levels of the organization

About Catholic Health System

Catholic Health is a non-profit healthcare system that provides care to Western New Yorkers across a network of hospitals, primary care centers, imaging centers, and several other community ministries. The system is comprised of four hospitals, including Mercy Hospital of Buffalo, Mount St. Mary's Hospital, Kenmore Mercy Hospital, and Sisters of Charity Hospital, as well as several other healthcare facilities. Catholic Health is committed to providing high-quality, compassionate care to all patients, regardless of their ability to pay.
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