Director in West Orange, New Jersey at RWJBarnabas Health

Job Title: Director

Location: SBC Corporation

Department Name: Corporate Reimbursement

Req #: 0000256967

Status: Salaried

Shift: Day

Pay Range: $144,485.00 - $209,500.00 per year

Pay Transparency:

The above reflects the anticipated annual salary range for this position if hired to work in New Jersey.

The compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidate's educational background, skills and professional experience.

Overview:

The Director will serve as a key resource to department leadership for providing Medicare and Medicaid reimbursement support and implementing government payment strategies across all RWJBarnabas Health hospitals.

This includes planning, preparing and reviewing of the annual Medicare/Medicaid cost reports filings.

In partnership with the Senior Vice President of Office of Reimbursement, the Director will manage the completion of DSH, Medicare Bad Debts, Wage Index, and Geographic Reclassification projects.

In addition, the Director will closely assess, track, and monitor s participation in state level supplemental payments programs and will be asked to assist with regulatory research.

The Director will also work closely with finance department personnel at system facilities and will oversee the accurate determination of third party receivables/payables, ensuring revenue and receivables reporting complies with GAAP.

The Director will have advanced level of knowledge of government payment regulation, third party revenue accounting practices, and have excellent communication/staff management skills.

Furthermore, promotes a positive atmosphere and maintains a high degree of customer service orientation to include proactive interaction with staff and managers.

Minimum Requirements:

• BS/BA in Accounting, Finance, or Health Administration required
• Minimum of 10 years of experience interpreting Medicare and Medicaid payment regulations, ensuring optimization of revenue and completing Medicare and Medicaid cost reports
• Expert level of knowledge of Medicare and Medicaid regulation and payment rules is essential
• The ability to interpret Medicare and Medicaid payment regulations and develop and implement processes ensuring hospitals are reimbursed for all programs and services is required
• Educated on and follows Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP);
• Proactively prioritizes needs and effectively manages resources;
• Delegates and trains appropriately to ensure required deadlines are met; Communication - communicates clearly and concisely;
• Guides individuals and groups toward desired outcomes with minimal supervision, sets high performance standards and delivers high quality services;
• Demonstrates appropriate decision-making skills and escalates issues to supervisor as appropriate
• Establish and maintains long-term customer relationships, building trust and respect by consistently meeting and exceeding expectations;
• Coordinates with leadership and deploys and directs resources appropriately (eg Cost Report preparation, Wage Index, etc) as directed;
• Demonstrates proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (ie Excel, Word) and others as required
• Preferred Qualifications: HFMA Certification

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Prepares Medicare and Medicaid cost reports and supporting forms/schedules as required
• Responsible for the completion and review of the annual New Jersey Acute Care Hospital (SHARE) cost reports
• Monitor and validate State and federal issued reimbursement rates
• Investigates and responds to audit reviews/questions/adjustments
• Regularly monitor and evaluate changes in reimbursement regulations and policies to optimize reimbursement opportunities
• Monitor Medicare and Medicaid appeal and cost report reopening issues,
• Completed Medicare 855As (and Medicaid) when applicable such as Change of Ownership (CHOW) and Change of Information applications
• Completed the annual Medicaid DSH Surveys
• Manage and optimize the data collection and reporting process for the Medicare, Medicaid and NJ SHARE cost reports (Physician Time Studies, Contracted Labor, A-6 Reclasses, and B-re federal regulations
• Assists in orientation, training and development of new Financial Analysts as needed
• Supervises Financial and Senior Financial Analyst(s) in completion of certain projects when assigned by senior management
• Assists in Reimbursement Department projects not listed above
• Assists in special projects as needed
• Other work duties as assigned

Benefits and Perks:

At RWJBarnabas Health, our employees are at the heart of everything we do. Driven by our Total Wellbeing promise, our market-competitive offerings include comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees’ physical, emotional, financial, personal, career, and community wellbeing. These benefits and resources include, but are not limited to:

Paid Time Off including Vacation, Holidays, and Sick Time
Retirement Plans
Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
Dental and Vision Insurance
Disability and Life Insurance
Paid Parental Leave
Tuition Reimbursement
Student Loan Planning Support
Flexible Spending Accounts
Wellness Programs
Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
Community and Volunteer Opportunities
Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, and Verizon
….and more!

Choosing RWJBarnabas Health!

RWJBarnabas Health is the premier health care destination providing patient-centered, high-quality academic medicine in a compassionate and equitable manner, while delivering a best-in-class work experience to every member of the team. We honor and appreciate the privilege of creating and sustaining healthier communities, one person and one community at a time. As the leading academic health system in New Jersey, we advance innovative strategies in high-quality patient care, education, and research to address both the clinical and social determinants of health.

RWJBarnabas Health aims to truly make a unique impact in local communities throughout New Jersey. From vastly improving the health of local residents to creating educational and career opportunities, this combination greatly benefits the state. We understand the growing and evolving needs of residents in New Jersey—whether that be enhancing the coordination for treating complex health conditions or improving community health through local programs and education.

Equal Opportunity Employer
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