A Budget Analyst develops the overall annual budget for a company or organization. Evaluates budget proposals, prepares information for government officials or company executives to inform funding decisions; monitors spending and analyzes differences between budget and actual spending. May evaluate programs or provide policy analysis.
Regulatory and Reimbursement Coordinator - Remote Mercy Health System Corporation - 3.2 Rockford, IL Job Details Full-time $76,061.05 - $117,894.62 a year 6 hours ago Benefits Paid parental leave Health savings account Caregiver leave Disability insurance Health insurance Dental insurance Flexible spending account Paid time off Parental leave Vision insurance Employee discount Qualifications Preparation of internal financial performance reports Data analysis reporting Medicare Research CMS regulatory compliance Managing budgets in a finance role Medicare regulations Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) Accounting and finance experience Healthcare financial management Medicaid regulations Medicaid Budget management in healthcare Healthcare data reporting Healthcare accounting Full Job Description
OVERVIEW
Applies principles of accounting to analyze financial information. Strong experience with Medicare and Medicaid in a healthcare organization.
SCHEDULE
40-hours per week, salaried
SHIFT:
Days, hours may vary based on need
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Responsibility for coordination of Medicare and other governmental payment policies, compliance, and reporting for all hospital and clinic entities across the Mercy Health System. This position will analyze internal and external data and information requests as well as perform research relative to Medicare and other governmental payer rules and regulations. Manages and provides data support for the annual Medicare/Medicaid/BlueCross cost report submission to ensure accurate, timely, and proper reimbursements are received. Works with external consultants and governmental auditors on a routine basis to provide supporting information. Also, works with outside consultants to complete accurate tax related documents. Often works under tight deadlines. Works with other departmental staff and managers to prepare budgets for multiple entities and responds to questions from managers on budget issues and complex projects. Prepares pro forma financial analyses of new or changed services within the system as needed. Analyzes complex financial processes and recommends opportunities to improve system financial performance. Performs other duties as assigned.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Bachelor's degree in accounting from four-year college or university or master's degree in a related field. Five to ten years of experience, four of which must be in health care finance. Must have high level of Medicare experience that includes experiences in preparation of Medicare/Medicaid cost reports, accounting and budgeting of patient revenue, Medicare Medicaid regulations and the analysis, modeling and reporting of other third party payers.
While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand and talk or hear, may be for extended periods. The employee is frequently required to walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. Ability to use computer, keyboard, and other office equipment. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision and ability to adjust focus.
LEVEL OF SUPERVISION
Some independent judgment is required, but alternatives are limited by standard practices or procedures.
PAY RANGE
$76,061.05 - $117,894.62 Mercyhealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. Mercyhealth offers competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package including: Medical, Dental, Vision Life & Disability Insurance FSA/HSA Options Generous, accruing paid time off Paid Parental and caregiver leave Career advancement and educational opportunities Tuition and certification reimbursement Certification Reimbursement Well-being Programs Employee Discounts On-Demand Pay Financial Education Annual recognition/awards events Partner appreciation days Family entertainment/attractions discount Community service/improvement opportunities Click here for more details regarding Mercyhealth Careers Benefit Information. At Mercyhealth, we don't simply hire people, we empower employee-partners who are passionate about making lives better. As an integrated health system, we deliver exceptional, coordinated across seven hospitals, 85 primary and specialty clinics, and a team of over 7,500 professionals serving northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin. Mercyhealth has been nationally recognized for our commitment to our people and culture, including: #1 in the nation on AARP's Best Employers for Workers Over 50 One of Working Mother magazine's 100 Best Companies for Working Mothers A Top 50 Company and Top 10 Nonprofit for Executive Women
