Reimbursement Coordinator: DAYS (M - F)

Shift:Monday through Friday 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Department: Hospital Patient Accounts - Billing
Compensation:

* Base Pay Range: $22.00 - $34.74 per hour, based on experience

ABOUT THE JOB

MU Health Care is looking for a detail-driven, tenacious problem solver who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. The ideal candidate is passionate about advocating for patients and possesses strong analytical skills to navigate complex reimbursement challenges with confidence and precision. We value individuals who are proactive, resourceful, and eager to stay ahead of regulatory changes that impact billing and coding. This role is perfect for someone who enjoys digging into data, crafting compelling appeals, and partnering across departments to drive impactful financial outcomes. If you're ready to make a difference and bring your expertise to a mission-driven team, we want to hear from you!

ABOUT MU HEALTH CARE

At MU Health Care, we have an inspired, hard-working and collaborative environment driven by our mission to save and improve lives. We believe anything is possible and rally around solutions. We celebrate innovation and offer opportunities to be a part of something bigger - to have a voice and role in the work that is serving our community and changing the field of medicine.

Our academic health system - the only in mid-Missouri - is home to multiple hospitals, including the region's only Level 1 Trauma Center and region's only Children's Hospital as well as over 90 specialty clinics. Here, you can define your career among our many clinical and nonclinical positions - with growth, opportunity and support every step of the way.

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EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

* Health, vision and dental insurance coverage starting day one

* Generous paid leave and paid time off, including nine holidays

* Multiple retirement options, including 100% matching up to 8%and full vesting in three years

* Tuition assistance for employees (75%) and immediate family members (50%)

* Discounts on cell phone plans, rental cars, gyms, hotels and more

* See a comprehensive list of benefitshere.

DETAILED JOB DESCRIPTION

Coordinate the audit of claims/reimbursements/reports/etc. for Medicare, Medicaid, Champus, and related areas. Research patient record documentation and prepare letters to appeal adverse determinations in payment. Research reimbursement issues and writes responses to clarify or refute clinical decisions made by payers; keep appropriate staff and departments informed of applicable regulatory changes to billing and coding rules. Prepare and/or perform special assignments/projects, conduct feasibility studies, and perform related financial and/or clinical analysis. Work closely with other professionals and administrators, internal and external to the University, to resolve reimbursement issues. May complete unit/department specific duties and expectations as outlined in department documents.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's degree in health care, accounting, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities can be acquired.

Two (2) years of experience in a reimbursement or health care related field.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Additional license/certification requirements as determined by the hiring department.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met with or without reasonable accommodation. The performance of these physical demands is an essential function of the job. The employee may be required ambulate, remain in a stationary position and position self to reach and/or move objects above the shoulders and below the knees. The employee may be required to move objects up to 10 lbs.

The University of Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer.