Howard University

Sr. Director, Reimbursement

Howard University$133K — $213K *
Hospitals & Medical Centers
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Hospital Administration, or related field.
  • 7+ years of healthcare finance/accounting experience.
  • 3+ years of supervisory experience.
  • Extensive experience in Medicare and Medicaid cost reporting.
  • Strong analytical and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

  • Lead reimbursement strategy and cost reporting operations.
  • Oversee preparation of cost reports for Medicare, Medicaid, and Blue Cross, and manage audits.
  • Develop reimbursement forecasting models for financial planning.
  • Analyze third-party contracts and assess contractual allowances.
  • Lead appeals process, settlements, and position paper development.
  • Supervise and mentor reimbursement team members.
  • Advise executive leadership on reimbursement-related risks.

Benefits

  • Working at a prestigious institution with over 150 years of history.
  • Opportunity to influence healthcare finance strategy in a unique teaching hospital environment.
  • Engagement in initiatives supporting health equity and clinical excellence.
  • Professional development opportunities within a growing team.
Full Job Description
Description

Senior Director, Reimbursement
Role Summary

Howard University Hospital seeks a strategic and highly analytical Senior Director, Reimbursement to lead third-party reimbursement strategy, cost reporting, and regulatory compliance functions. Reporting directly to the Chief Financial Officer, this role maximizes reimbursement through oversight of Medicare, Medicaid, Blue Cross, and managed care reporting, forecasting, audit management, and appeal strategy.
What You'll Do
  • Lead reimbursement strategy and cost reporting operations.
  • Oversee Medicare, Medicaid, and Blue Cross cost report preparation and audit defense.
  • Develop reimbursement forecasting models.
  • Analyze third-party contracts and contractual allowances.
  • Lead appeals, settlements, and position paper development.
  • Supervise and develop reimbursement team.
  • Advise executive leadership on reimbursement risks.
Required Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Hospital Administration or related field.
  • 7+ years healthcare finance/accounting experience.
  • 3+ years supervisory experience.
  • Extensive Medicare and Medicaid cost reporting experience.
  • Strong analytical and leadership skills.
Pay + Schedule

Salary Range: $133,240 - $213,193
FLSA Status: Exempt
Schedule: Primarily weekday business hours.

About Howard University

Howard University is a private, federally chartered historically black university (HBCU) in Washington, D.C. It is categorized by the Carnegie Foundation as a research university with higher research activity and is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education. From its outset Howard has been nonsectarian and open to people of all sexes and races. Howard offers more than 120 areas leading to undergraduate, graduate, and professional degrees.
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