Are you ready to lead the charge in revolutionizing reimbursement practices for one of the nation's top-tier academic and integrated health systems? Henry Ford Health is on the lookout for an exceptional Director of Reimbursement to drive strategic direction in governmental and third-party payer reimbursement programs.
Reporting to the System Vice President of Contracting, Reimbursement & Revenue Integrity, this pivotal role involves overseeing the preparation of third-party cost reports, financial audits, and net revenue forecasts. As a visionary leader, you'll play a key role in implementing cutting-edge reimbursement models and methodologies, fostering innovation, and optimizing automation to ensure industry-leading practices.
If you're a dynamic professional with a proven track record in strategic and operational leadership, don't miss this opportunity to make a lasting impact on healthcare reimbursement. Join us and be at the forefront of shaping the financial future of Henry Ford Health!
The Director of Reimbursement is responsible for setting strategic direction for various governmental and third-party payer reimbursement programs. The position will lead evaluation and implementation of best practice reimbursement models and methodologies for the health system. This position will work closely with health system leaders to effectively manage the monthly financial close and net revenue reporting. HFH is seeking a leader with strong strategic and operational skills to drive industry-leading reimbursement practices and processes, including further leveraging automation. These responsibilities include overseeing:
Preparation of third party cost reports and other third party filings
Reporting and reconciliation of general ledger accounts related to third party payments & settlements, including third party payer receivables, payables and reserves
Planning and coordination of third party audits and appeals as well as quarterly and year-end financial audits
Preparation of monthly net revenue calculations and review with Vice President prior to financial statement due date
Preparation of net revenue forecasts
Maintain expertise in reimbursement regulations & strategies, including Medicare, Blue Cross and Medicaid, through appropriate education and provide education and consultation to staff
Development of impacts related to changes in reimbursement regulations
Provide a leadership role in developing goals and accomplishment of those goals for both team members and the department
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance with a Master's degree preferred
Approximately ten (10) years of progressive experience in healthcare reimbursement is required
Working knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and a thorough understanding of third party reimbursement mechanisms
Working knowledge of the full Revenue Cycle process and implications on net revenue and accounts receivable valuation
Ability to communicate in clear, concise terms
Well developed conceptual and analytical skills
High level of interpersonal, management and organizational skills
Additional Information
Organization: Corporate Services
Additional Details
This posting represents the major duties, responsibilities, and authorities of this job, and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and functions. It should be understood, therefore, that incumbents may be asked to perform job-related duties beyond those explicitly described above.
Overview
Under the leadership of President and CEO Robert G. Riney, Henry Ford Health is a $6 billion integrated health system comprised of six hospitals, a health plan, and 250+ sites including medical centers, walk-in and urgent care clinics, pharmacy, eye care facilities and other healthcare retail. Established in 1915 by auto industry pioneer Henry Ford, the health system now has 32,000 employees and remains home to the 1,900-member Henry Ford Medical Group, one of the nation's oldest physician groups. An additional 2,200 physicians are also affiliated with the health system through the Henry Ford Physician Network. Henry Ford is also one of the region's major academic medical centers, receiving between $90-$100 million in annual research funding and remaining Michigan's fourth largest NIH-funded institution. Also an active participant in medical education and training, the health system has trained nearly 40% of physicians currently practicing in the state and also provides education and training for other health professionals including nurses, pharmacists, radiology and respiratory technicians. visitHenryFord.com.
Benefits
Whether it's offering a new medical option, helping you make healthier lifestyle choices or making the employee enrollment selection experience easier, it's all about choice. Henry Ford Health has a new approach for its employee benefits program - My Choice Rewards. My Choice Rewards is a program as diverse as the people it serves. There are dozens of options for all of our employees including compensation, benefits, work/life balance and learning - options that enhance your career and add value to your personal life. As an employee you are provided access to Retirement Programs, an Employee Assistance Program (Henry Ford Enhanced), Tuition Reimbursement, Paid Time Off, Employee Health and Wellness, and a whole host of other benefits and services. Employee's classified as contingent status are not eligible for benefits.
Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer
Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer Henry Ford Health is committed to the hiring, advancement and fair treatment of all individuals without regard to race, color, creed, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, size, height, weight, marital status, family status, gender identity, sexual orientation, and genetic information, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.