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		Reimbursement Specialist - Heartland Health Contract Analyst - University of Kansas Hospital Vice President, Finance/Chief Financial Officer - St. Anthony’s Medical Center Accounting Manager - Mediware Director of Finance - Liberty Hospital Business Office Manager - Surgery Center at Liberty Hospital Audit Manager in Kansas City, MO - CHAN Healthcare Auditors Decision Support Analyst - Liberty Hospital Director, Managed Care Contracting (Reimbursement Strategies) - VHA Inc. Director of Finance - Village Shalom Financial Analyst - Total Medical Management, LLC Engagement Director - Revenue Cycle Operations Management, St. Louis area Denial Management Coordinator - Children's Mercy Hospitals & Clinics Coding Analyst - Children's Mercy Hospitals & Clinics To Post an opening Go to HFMA National's Job Bank REIMBURSEMENT SPECIALIST Heartland Health, located in St. Joseph, Missouri, just minutes north of Kansas City, is seeking a highly motivated, enthusiastic individual to serve as Reimbursement Specialist in our active Revenue and Reimbursement department. At Heartland, you’ll find a rewarding work environment with a competitive salary, excellent benefits and opportunity for growth. As Reimbursement Specialist, you will be responsible for the preparation of the Medicare and Medicaid cost reports, appeal and exception requests, as well as respond to information requests from fiscal intermediaries, state and financial auditors. You will be expected to stay current on all Governmental Reimbursement programs in order to provide assistance and guidance to leadership on reimbursement related matters. You will assist in the preparation of the annual net revenue budget, and will maintain reimbursement models used for monthly projections, which feed Senior Management reports. The individual we seek is proactive and detail oriented with excellent interpersonal, communication and customer service skills along with the following: Bachelor’s degree in business, accounting or finance related field 2 years experience in hospital/healthcare accounting Reimbursement and cost reporting experience is desired Strong multi-tasking skills Proficient in Microsoft applications and ability to demonstrate advanced skills in Excel If you want to be considered for this exciting opportunity, apply on-line at: www.Heartland-Health.com. Find a Career Page. For more information call (816) 271-7506 EOE CONTRACT ANALYST The University of Kansas Hospital has an opening for a Contract Analyst in our Health System Contracting and Procurement Department. We are seeking candidates with 3-5 years experience in health care contracting and equipment procurement in a hospital or health system setting to serve as the organization's resource for contract language analysis, review and negotiation. Qualified candidates can obtain further information about this position and apply online at www.kumed.com, job code 410020 VICE PRESIDENT, FINANCE/CFO A dynamic finance executive is being sought to serve as the Vice President, Finance/Chief Financial Officer (CFO) for St. Anthony’s Medical Center. Located in St. Louis, Missouri, St. Anthony’s remains South County’s only hospital. This not-for-profit medical center has a longstanding tradition of providing broad continuum of healthcare services as well as strategic centers of excellence. St. Anthony’s is progressive and successful and is licensed for 767 beds, with 3,350 FTEs and budgeted for approximately $367 million in net patient revenues. Reporting to the Executive Vice President of Corporate Finance, the CFO will be responsible for the overall direction, organization, and coordination of the finance functions of the institution. The successful candidate will be a seasoned healthcare finance executive who can identify opportunities in the financial structure and systems to improve financial performance. A major emphasis will be placed in the areas of revenue cycle management and revenue maximization, as the organization looks to enhance its profitability. A solid understanding of hospital operations and strong physician relations are required. The ideal candidate will be strategic in her/his orientation and become a credible, trusted, knowledgeable member of the senior leadership team who contributes to all issues discussed at the table. The successful CFO candidate will have a proven track record and Masters Degree; CPA prepared candidates are preferred. To learn more about this exciting opportunity or to send nominations, please contact Michael F. Doody and/or Judson Allen at phone: 630-575-6105, fax: 630-990-1382, e-mail: E-mail: StAnthonysCFO@wittkieffer.com ACCOUNTING MANAGER Discover the advantages of working for a vibrant, growing clinical software company where the work you do helps to save lives. The greatest strength of Mediware is the drive and entrepreneurial spirit of our people. Mediware Information Systems, Inc., (MEDW) is a publicly traded company founded in 1980. We are a leading provider of clinical information systems to the health care industry in pharmacies and blood banks. More than 1100 Mediware systems are installed at prestigious hospitals, clinics, correctional institutions, blood centers and other public and private health care institutions throughout the world. We have 220 employees located throughout the United States and United Kingdom and we're growing! You will be responsible for maintaining the general ledger of the Company’s Corporate division and product lines to ensure full, fair, accurate and understandable disclosure of the Company’s operations. In addition, the Assistant Controller is responsible for preparing financial reporting packages for all product lines, assisting in the preparation of SEC filings, and analyzing trends for unusual activity. The Accounting Manager is also responsible for managing the testing of Mediware’s internal control system and training employees on their responsibilities related to the control environment. Principal Functions of the Job SEC Filings Responsible for preparing the first draft of all SEC filings, and maintaining adequate documentation to support all the amounts and disclosures included in the document Monthly Close Process Responsible for ensuring the divisions’ monthly close process is being executed in accordance with the Company’s policy and that all required documents are submitted to Corporate in a timely manner. General Ledger Responsible for maintaining all general ledger accounts for the Company. Equity Rollforward Responsible for performing equity and maintaining schedule of stock options outstanding, granted, vested, exercised and expired; share reconciliation in AST; DWAC processing; tracking and monitoring, deferred compensation schedules; and weighted average shares outstanding – quarterly and year-to-date. Financial Reporting Metrics Responsible for maintaining a monthly financial reporting package for distribution to Corporate and product line management. Audit Management Responsible for coordinating with external auditors and outsourced internal audit in regards to audit requests and findings identified during their quarterly/annual testing procedures. Sarbanes-Oxley Compliance Responsible for designing, documenting, and implementing controls that preserve the integrity of the Company’s control environment. Budgeting Responsible for assisting with the preparation of the annual financial budget for the Company. Due Diligence Support Assist with due diligence for potential acquisitions and/or divestures of existing divisions. Must be flexible and prepared to change directions as situations or needs change. Required Education and Experience Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or business administration. CPA is required Minimum of 2 years prior public accounting experience Financial Reporting experience required Prior supervisor experience is preferred Closing process experience is preferred Experience working for a publicly traded company is preferred Must have strong leadership, communication and interpersonal skills. Must have excellent analytical and problem-solving skills. Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint Must have strong attention to detail. Must be a quick learner and be a team player Must be able to handle multiple tasks at once Preferred Skills and/or Experience Great Plains experience strongly preferred. FRx report writing skills recommended Crystal experience a plus This position offers a competitive base salary and great benefit package with matching 401(K), Education Reimbursement, casual dress and more. Mediware offers you the opportunity to make a difference, not just for yourself, but for millions of people around the globe by supporting software that saves lives. Don’t delay apply online today at: Website: mediware.iGreentree.com Mediware is an Equal Opportunity Employer DIRECTOR OF FINANCE Liberty Hospital, a 235-bed general acute care facility, has an exciting opportunity to become a key member of our management team. In this valuable role, you will work under the direction of the Chief Financial Officer to provide supervision of the accounting, payroll, accounts payable, cash posting and decision support team members. A Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Business Administration or related field is required; CPA and or MBA preferred. A minimum of three years hospital or healthcare accounting experience is required. Supervisory experience preferred. Position offers a generous benefit package. For immediate consideration, please forward cover letter and resume to: Patti Downey Assistant Administrator of Human Resources Liberty Hospital P.O. Box 1002 Liberty, MO 64069-1002 pdowney@libertyhospital.org To learn more about Liberty Hospital, visit www.libertyhospital.org. BUSINESS OFFICE MANAGER We are seeking a dynamic individual with outpatient surgery experience. Ideal candidate will be responsible for the direction and coordination of all business office functions in our new Surgery Center at Liberty Hospital. Responsibilities include: Overseeing patient scheduling, registration, billing, accounting, collections and all functions related to the business office of the Center. The business office manager is responsible for ensuring the smooth operation of the business office, while efficiently utilizing resources and maximizing returns. Qualifications include: High school graduate or equivalent, Degree in General Business, Accounting or Management preferred. Previous supervisory experience minimum 5 years. At least two or more years experience in patient account management in hospital or physician practice setting, preferred Excellent understanding of word processing, spreadsheet and financial management software, QuickBooks. Knowledge of bookkeeping, billing, coding and collection practices. Excellent professional, organizational skills. Multi task and deadline orientated. Excellent verbal and written skills. A very high level of discretion and independent judgment is required Must take the initiative to plan, organize, and finalize projects, with minimal supervision and direction Must be flexible and prepared to change directions as situations or needs change. Interested Candidates should send resumes to: resumes@earnhart.com AUDIT MANAGER CHAN Healthcare Auditors, a fast-growing provider of internal audit services to healthcare organizations, seeks an experienced Audit Manager in Kansas City, MO. The Audit Manager will work on-site with the client's CEO, CFO, and other senior staff to develop the internal audit program, and then will perform various operational, compliance and financial audits. Applicants must have a B.S. in accounting, business administration or related degree and at least 5 years of auditing experience. Some background in healthcare is a plus. In return, CHAN provides an excellent salary/benefits/relocation package and the resources of the best healthcare internal auditing firm in the business. Please send your resume to: Recruiting Department CHAN Healthcare Auditors 231 S. Bemiston, Suite 300 St. Louis, MO 63105 E-mail: recruiter@chanllc.com FAX: 314-802-2067 Website: www.chanllc.com EOE/M/F/D/V DECISION SUPPORT ANALYST Liberty Hospital seeks a Decision Support Analyst with a business administration or accounting degree. Previous healthcare accounting or decision support experience is required. This new and challenging position will be responsible for the following primary duties: 1. Implements and maintains the decision support system (DSS), which includes budgeting, product line analysis, and financial reporting. 2. Serves as DSS liaison for all levels of management. 3. Dataloads all system data and ensures data integrity by reconciling data. 4. Trains decision support system end users. 5. Assists with budget preparation. 6. Writes and maintains guidelines for DSS. 7. Prepares and presents financial analysis to management and end users. 8. Maintains graphics and data tables Executive Dashboards. 9. Performs profitability and product line analysis. Liberty Hospital offers outstanding benefits and a competitive salary. Please submit resume to: steve.davidson@libertyhospital.org DIRECTOR, MANAGED CARE CONTRACTING (REIMBURSEMENT STRATEGIES) Overland Park, Kansas VHA Inc. is a health care provider alliance of more than 2,400 not-for-profit health care organizations. We help members deliver safe, effective and cost-efficient care. VHA has 18 regional offices in 48 states as well as an office in Washington D.C. This position reports to the Vice President, Market Management. The qualified candidate will develop and direct programs that provide operational leadership and expertise for VHA’s Mid-America reimbursement/managed care initiatives and strategies. In addition, the selected candidate will direct reimbursement/ managed care programs for our members. As the Director of Reimbursement Strategies, you will work closely with hospital leadership to direct reimbursement with payers in an effort to maximize revenue. This work will be done on a contractual basis. Develop and administer reimbursement projects/programs designed to improve financial performance of our members. Provide education participation in networking councils to assist in member communication. Requirements Bachelors, Masters a plus Minimum of 5 years experience Managed Care Contracting, with solid understanding of complex hospital, physician and ancillary reimbursement, processes and strategies Comfort level in fast-paced environment and managing multiple contracting projects on varied timelines Strong verbal communication and interpersonal skills related to day-to-day activities [i.e., superior e-mail etiquette, concise and accurate/timely voicemail response, one-on-one people skills] Interested applicants should apply through Careerbuilder.COM Req #: 3107 DIRECTOR OF FINANCE Village Shalom, Kansas City’s premier senior living community, seeks an experienced Director of Finance to join our Management Team. The primary responsibility is to oversee the operation of the Business Office. Major tasks include preparation of financial statements; managing the financial portion of the resident application & admission process, including management of the Financial Assistance Program; Board reporting; internal auditing & working with external auditors & development of the annual operating & capital budgets. Qualified candidates will have a degree in Accounting; 5-7 years of experience, healthcare strongly preferred; excellent communication, interpersonal, organizational & customer service skills; strong analytical skills & competence with MS Office applications. For consideration, please send your cover letter & resume in MS Word or PDF format via email to rweingarten@villageshalom.org. Drug Free Workplace. EOE FINANCIAL ANALYST The Financial Analyst supports TMM’s goals, values and philosophy by exhibiting the following behaviors: excellence, quality service, commitment and accountability. As a member of the TMM team, performance includes demonstration of the following accountabilities: communication, teamwork and job knowledge. POSITION SUMMARY The Financial Analyst is responsible for preparing reports from the practice management software, reconciling the bank accounts to the general ledger for all companies serviced, preparing monthly billings and monitoring managed care reimbursements. This position also coordinates payroll, reconciles employee benefit billings, and other administrative items. PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following: 1. Produces practice management reports. 2. Prepares quarterly physician RVU calculations. 3. Prepares monthly operational reports for review. 4. Monitors managed care contract reimbursements. 5. Coordinates and calculates payroll timesheets. 6. Reconciles employee benefits billings. 7. Prepares new employee welcome manual. 8. Provides backup coverage for physician payroll. 9. Coordinates exec-u-care and medical reimbursement claims. 10. Reconciles bank balances to the general ledger. 11. Monitors daily cash deposits. 12. Prepares monthly receivable billings. 13. Produces monthly newsletter. 14. Prepares general ledger reconciliations as requested. 15. Assists the CEFO with special projects. 16. Performs miscellaneous administrative filing and tasks as assigned. 17. Maintains confidentiality of company and employee information. 18. Reacts productively to change. 19. Performs other duties as assigned. QUALIFICATIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE Bachelor of Science or Associates degree in accounting strongly preferred. High school or GED is required; a minimum of two (2) years related accounting experience; and/or equivalent education or experience in job-related activities is required. OTHER SKILLS Ability to speak, hear, see, reach, handle, stoop and sit; ability to speak, read and write in English; good problem solving, interpersonal and organizational skills; good written and oral communication skills; ability to use PC and office equipment; proficient in the use of Microsoft Word and Excel; good attention to detail and time management skills. WORK ENVIRONMENT Position is in an office setting that involves everyday risks or discomforts requiring normal safety precautions. See also our website at www.tmm-kc.com. ENGAGEMENT DIRECTOR - REVENUE CYCLE OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT Global Healthcare Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) Firm Position Location: St. Louis area RELOCATION ASSISTANCE IS AVAILABLE Reports to: Vice President, Operations (located at the National Business Office) Requirements: Must be on site daily at client facility and live in the community. Responsible for owning the relationship between BPO firm, and client (Health System). This includes being accountable for performance metrics completed by the National Business Office (NBO) and the International Business Office (IBO). Must possess an articulate, strong personality and have proven experience in managing senior relationships and vendor contracts. Qualified candidate must be able to manage customer expectations by driving the coordination efforts with appropriate internal and external resources including departments of the hospital. Responsible for project management for interdepartmental and intercompany projects. Must have a proven demonstrated knowledge of the entire healthcare revenue cycle, to assure ability to identify, communicate and escalate issues as appropriate. Ensures tasks are clearly defined and communicated. Ensures tasks are completed on schedule or clear plans to eliminate delinquency. Responsible to manage to the explicit written service level agreements between BPO firm and the client. Must have the ability to create and present outcomes to senior management on a monthly basis with specific action plans on required improvements when necessary. Excellent communication skills, (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills required. Excellent analytical and presentation skills required. Responsible to manage onsite IT personnel. Must demonstrate strong interpersonal, communication, and managerial skills to effectively coordinate IT support activities within clients Siemens Invision system. Responsible for insuring proper change management protocols are being followed with regard to profile and masterfile updates. Education Experience: BS/BA required, MBA preferred, with a minimum of five (5) years proven management experience in a healthcare setting. Successful experience with the Meditech patient accounting systems preferred. Successful vendor or consulting experience a plus. Project Management Experience Christopher Scocozzo Halcyon Search Solutions (973) 227 6640 scocozzo@halcyonsearchsolutions.com. DENIAL MANAGEMENT COORDINATOR The Patient Financial Services Department (PFS) has a full-time opening for a Denial Management Coordinator. This new, challenging, and rewarding position is responsible for conducting ongoing denial reviews, analyzing denial trends, researching denial issues, and providing meaningful feedback to PFS management and senior management. Windows-based software proficiency including Excel and Access, knowledge of hospital and physician billing and collection practices, managed care contracting, third party reimbursement methodology with emphasis on governmental payors such as Missouri and Kansas Medicaid, strong analytical skills and effective oral and written communication skills are required. The position also requires previous supervisory experience. The successful candidate for this position is energetic and a highly motivated professional who performs well in a multi-faceted and fast-paced environment both independently and as part of an interdisciplinary team. Please apply online at www.childrensmercy.org. EOE/AAP CODING ANALYST Full-time day position available within our Patient Financial Services Department. Responsibilities include physician and facility charge entry, physician surgical & inpatient charge audit, interaction with physicians and support staff regarding charge capture & coding practices & responding to both internal & external customer service needs related to charge processing. Must possess strong communication, computer and 10-key skills; 3-4 years in a medical setting with a strong background in medical terminology and both ICD-9 and CPT coding. Coding certification preferred. The successful candidate should have experience in inpatient, surgical and anesthesia coding. Please apply online at www.childrensmercy.org. EOE/AAP Job posting are a member only benefit of all Heart of America HFMA members, sponsors, and their local employer organization. If you would like to post an opening on this site and/or have it otherwise circulated to our membership, please click here or email an advertisement to us at Webmaster@hoahfma.org. Thank you.
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