Reimbursement Analyst II

CommonSpirit Health was formed by the alignment of Catholic Health Initiatives (CHI) and Dignity Health. With more than 700 care sites across the U.S. from clinics and hospitals to home-based care and virtual care services CommonSpirit is accessible to nearly one out of every four U.S. residents. Our world needs compassion like never before. Our communities need caring and our families need protection. With our combined resources CommonSpirit is committed to building healthy communities advocating for those who are poor and vulnerable and innovating how and where healing can happen both inside our hospitals and out in the community.

Position Summary:

The Reimbursement Analyst is responsible for supporting Dignity Health hospitals with the technical expertise necessary for the preparation of monthly Financial Statements and to fulfill various reporting requirements in a manner which is consistent with the Mission and Philosophy of Dignity Health.

Principal Responsibilities: Assists with the compilation of month-end net revenue calculations and analyses using the Revenue Cycle Analytics (RCA) tool. Prepares supporting documentation in a timely and accurate manner Participates in the implementation of the Revenue Cycle Analytics (RCA) tool to include developing mapping tables reconciling daily and monthly interfaces and participating in implementation meetings Provides documentation to accounting teams for preparation of journal entries and reconciliations for patient accounts receivable reserves including contractual allowances administrative adjustments charity and bad debts in a timely and accurate manner Assists in the preparation of analyses for general accounting patient accounting Departmental Directors and CFOs Assists with the submission of reserve information for compliance with Dignity Health Policy and Procedure Assists in the review of new reimbursement/revenue cycle strategies for the purpose of ensuring compliance and promotion of best practices Supports annual internal/external financial audits to ensure accuracy of valuations of net patient accounts receivables Assists in the preparation of the annual Medicare TriCare and Medicaid reports Collects and reviews data and documentation from the facility(s) necessary to file the appropriate Federal and State reports in a timely and compliant manner Helps to ensure the filed reports are timely and compliant with all Federal and State regulations and guidelines Assists with research of government reimbursement changes advocacy positions and issues related to government programs Other regulatory net revenue AR and finance analysis as assigned 

Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree in accounting finance business administration or related field required Strong Microsoft Excel skills Work style that fosters credibility by developing loyalty teamwork and respect at all levels in the organization as well as with consultants internal/external auditors and other outside parties Strong analytical skills and attention to detail Strong verbal communication skills Strong interpersonal skills; ability to collaborate well with others Preferred Qualifications: One year of finance and/or accounting experience preferred