Position Description

POSITION SUMMARY

 

The Medicare Cost Report & Reimbursement Manager will act as the day-to-day leader of Northside Hospital’s Government Reimbursement Function. The manager will drive the completion of Medicare Cost Reports and other similar government financial filings, as well as support subsequent audits and act as Northside’s subject matter expert (SME) on government reimbursement policy and reporting. Additionally, the manager will be the point person for communication with Medicare Administrative Contractors (MACs), Georgia Medicaid / Department of Community Health (DCH), and other government entities and related contractors on matters related to our financial filings, audits, and other reimbursement topics. As the function leader, the manager will enjoy a high degree of autonomy in managing the function and will contribute to strategic decisions about personnel, vendors, and the overall direction of the function.

 

The successful candidate will have the experience and ability to serve has the leader of the Reimbursement function and train, coordinate, and lead the Reimbursement team members. The candidate should also be able to work as an individual contributor to successfully complete filings and audits in the necessary timeframe with minimal oversight. This position will require leadership skills and will also require maintaining a high degree of knowledge on Medicare Cost Report instructions, data inputs, and changes to Medicare and Medicaid regulations related to Reimbursement. Additionally, this position will require familiarity with hospital finance and accounting principles, such as charity and bad debt write-offs.

Position Requirements

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES/LICENSE OR CERTIFICATION REQUIRED

 

B.S. Degree in Accounting, Business, Healthcare Administration, or other related field OR have minimum of eight (8) years relevant experience Minimum of seven (7) years relevant experience in the healthcare industry with at least three (3) years in a directly related leadership role. Experience in Medicare Cost Report preparation and review. Knowledge and understanding of government payor reimbursement. Excellent communications, and interpersonal skills. Must demonstrate strong analytical skills and attention to detail. Intermediate skill level with Excel Experience managing analysts and fostering a productive and collaborative work environment.

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