Expected pay for this position is $45.70 - $53.77/hour. Actual pay will be determined by experience, skills and internal equity.

POSITION SUMMARY: The Strategic Reimbursement Consultant ensures compliance with reimbursement requirements, including annual cost reports for government payors. This role is responsible for regulatory reimbursement reporting and management of Medicare and Medicaid audits and appeals. The Strategic Reimbursement Consultant provides reimbursement expertise for Medicare, Medicaid and other payor contracts for OSF Healthcare. This position is responsible for leading projects to improve reimbursement and will perform analysis on reimbursement for various strategic initiatives and legislative impact analysis.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Education: Bachelor's Degree in Healthcare Administration, Accounting, Finance or Business.
• Experience: 4 years of healthcare reimbursement experience
• Understanding of healthcare operations, reimbursement and operational regulations that would normally be acquired over 1 to 3 years of relevant healthcare reimbursement experience.
• Demonstrated knowledge of reimbursement and cost reporting in an integrated healthcare environment.

Other Skills/ Knowledge:

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Solid computer skills, including proficiency with Microsoft software.
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills, with the ability to be detail oriented.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Education: MBA or CPA

OSF HealthCare is an Equal Opportunity Employer.