Chapter Job Listings
Job Position: Director of Budget and Reimbursement
Organization: The Confidential Search Company
Job Description:
Director of Budget and Reimbursement
300 Bed Community Hospital with a 120 Bed SNF unit in Washington D.C.
The Confidential Search Company is an executive recruiting company with over 25 years of experience recruiting healthcare financial and administrative Executives, VPs, Directors, Managers and Specialists. We have been engaged to conduct an executive search for an Director of Budget and Reimbursement for our client a not for profit, 300 bed community hospital, with a 120 bed SNF unit in Washington, DC.
The Director of Budget and Reimbursement will report to the Controller and will coordinate the hospital's formal budget program and prepare all cost reimbursement reports to governmental and third party agencies.
The Director of Budget and Reimbursement will:
· Direct the preparation of the annual budget in cooperation with management and department heads including: the salary budget, new program budget, supply and expense budget, statistical budget, income budget, capital budget and the cash budget. They will monitor the annual budget for compliance and analyze and explain major variances to management and department heads.
· Prepare cost reimbursement reports submitted to the government and private third party agencies.
· Review, interpret, analyze and communicate financial reports and data to management. Will use financial ratio analyses and critically measure the organization's financial position.
· Prepare special studies
· Plan educational programs in the area of financial management
Qualifications : The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree n Accounting, Finance or Business (or 10 years of experience) with a minimum of 5 years of hands-on related hospital/healthcare budgeting and / or reimbursement experience.
Hands-on experience preparing and analyzing acute care hospital budgets and third party cost reports is strongly preferred. They will be an experienced Manager or Senior Budget/Reimbursement Analyst with the skills and experience to function independently.
They will have strong technical and professional accounting, demonstrated managerial, organization, interpretive, analytical presentation and problem-solving skills.
Candidates must be proficient with spreadsheets (Excel) and Microsoft Office; have the ability to demonstrate good judgment; strong communications and interpersonal skills. Ability to function under pressure and meet deadlines. Experience with Meditech financial systems is a plus.
The starting salary range is up to $105k+ or so, depending on background and experience. There may be some flexibility for an outstanding candidate.
Contact : Matthew O'Brien, The Confidential Search Company, e-mail: ConfSearch@aol.com, phone: 1-860-742-1555 or 1-800-222-2729, fax: 1-860-742-8829
7/26/10
Job Position: Managed Care Contract Manager
Organization: MedStar Health
Job Description:
MedStar Health, the largest health system in the Baltimore/Washington area, has plenty to be proud of. We've been named among the "Best Places to Work" by the Baltimore Business Journal and rated 5% over the national average for healthcare companies in employee satisfaction. Accolades like these reflect our commitment to a healthy work/life balance, continuing education and opportunity for career growth for each individual on our team. Join our team as a:
Managed Care Contract Manager
The Managed Care Contract Manager evaluates, negotiates, implements, and monitors MedStar agreements with managed care payers and facilitates positive and productive relationships with managed care plans.
Duties include:
* Language and rate negotiation of payer contracts for the MedStar DC Hospitals, Ancillary Services and Employed Physicians.
* Work with managed care team to measure, track and monitor utilization and financial performance of managed care contracts for the DC providers.
* Identify and resolve contractual and operational issues that arise between the hospitals/providers and managed care payers.
* Ongoing management of managed care contracts and payer relationships.
* Consult with representatives from finance, billing, administration, corporate legal and other provider entities as necessary.
Qualifications : Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or related healthcare field.
2-5 years healthcare marketplace experience, including managed care payer experience.
Experience in healthcare reimbursement, knowledge of clinical delivery setting, health care insurance-including Medicare and Medicaid, regulatory setting, and provider contracting arrangements.
Knowledge of Microsoft Office software, must be proficient or near proficient in MS Excel.
MBA/MHA/MPH preferred.
We offer a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package that includes: medical, dental and life insurance, prescription drug coverage, flexible spending accounts, legal services plan, paid leave, tuition assistance, a retirement savings that includes company match and much more!
For more information or to apply, please visit: http://tinyurl.com/34bvera
EOE
Contact : http://tinyurl.com/34bvera
6/11/10
Job Position: Financial Analyst
Organization: Bon Secours Richmond Health System
Job Description:
Bon Secours Richmond Health System, a not-for-profit Catholic health system in the greater Richmond, VA metropolitan area, is looking for a Financial Analyst.
This person will serve as the primary finance support for the cardiovascular, orthopedic, and surgical service lines. The primary responsibilities include data analysis and drill down to find opportunities to reduce variations in cost and to support the executive leads for these areas. Other job functions will be assisting with strategic initiatives and operational assessments.
The employees of Bon Secours Richmond are at the heart of our mission to provide good help to those in need. Their dedication has made Bon Secours Richmond an award-winning, nationally recognized healthcare system.
Bon Secours provides employees with comprehensive and generous benefits. From health insurance to wellness classes, our employees are treated to a host of options that make working at Bon Secours Richmond an unmatched experience.
Qualifications : The position requires a Bachelor's degree, preferably in accounting or finance, a minimum of two to five years healthcare finance experience, and exceptional computer and communication skills. CPA or MBA is preferred.
Contact : katie_duff@bshsi.org
5/17/10
Job Position: Director, Revenue Cycle Operations
Organization: Shore Health System
Job Description:
Organization Highlights:
- Includes two acute-care facilities with 194 combined beds and over 2,000 employees
- Includes, The Memorial Hospital at Easton in Talbot County and Dorchester General Hospital in Dorchester County
- Member of the prestigious University of Maryland Medical System
Position Details:
This Director will be charged with providing direction, leadership, and coordination for the Revenue cycle consistent with the mission, vision, and values of the organization. This leader will be responsible for managing the daily operations of Community Wide Scheduling, Access Services, Patient Accounting, and Revenue Integrity Departments; including planning and developing policies and procedures to improve services, coordinating patient accounting processes with all revenue departments to ensure proper coding and billing, and leading Accounts Receivable management after billing to maximize cash flow from insurance government sources and private payors.
Qualifications : Qualifications:
- Ideal candidate will be a Bachelor's prepared, motivating, collaborative leader with an open communication and visible style.
- Minimum of five years of governmental and third party payor billing leadership experience within a complex healthcare setting. Health system experience highly preferred.
- Exceptional communication skills, high integrity, and a sense of urgency and action, and the ability to appropriately prioritize and provide timely and thorough follow through will be a strong fit with Shore Health System' culture.
Location:
The Eastern shore of Maryland is a highly desirable area located 90 minutes Southeast of Baltimore, and less than two hours from our nation's capital. Touted as a water lover's paradise, the Mid-Shore boasts sailing and canoeing to kayaking and crabbing. The many tributaries and St. Michaels offer a setting for every water sports enthusiast imaginable. Featuring a great mid-Atlantic climate that allows outdoor activities to be enjoyed year round, the enriching and rewarding quality of life is an important part of what makes the Eastern Shore of Maryland such a wonderful place to live and work.
Contact : kim.kueser@ihstrategies.com
4/8/10
Job Position: Divisional Chief Financial Officer, PRMO
Organization: Duke University Health System PRMO
Job Description:
Duke University Health System in Durham, North Carolina, seeks a Divisional Chief Financial Officer of the Patient Revenue Management Organization.
The Patient Revenue Management Organization (PRMO), the centralized billing and collections office for Duke University Health System (DUHS), focuses on streamlining the revenue cycle through enhanced management of scheduling, registration, coding, reimbursement, billing, collections, cash application, payor relations and customer service. The organization consists of over 1,300 employees and in fiscal year 2008 the PRMO was responsible for billing $4 billion in gross charges while collecting $2 billion in cash. DUHS is an integrated academic health system that includes Duke University Hospital, Durham Regional Hospital, Duke Raleigh Hospital, The Private Diagnostic Clinic and Duke HomeCare and Hospice.
The Divisional Chief Financial Officer (DCFO) directs the financial support operations and other financially and control-focused departmental units within the PRMO. Reporting jointly to the Chief Operating Officer, PRMO and to the DUHS Associate Vice President, Finance and Corporate Controller, the DCFO plays a key management role in ensuring the PRMO fulfills its mission to provide patients with a first class administrative experience while ensuring that DUHS and its physicians are reimbursed accurately and efficiently for the services provided.
Qualifications : The successful candidate will have at least eight years of financial management experience gained within an academic medical, faculty practice plan, or healthcare system. The successful candidate will have an advanced understanding of all revenue cycle functions and interrelationships and of budget, cost, and productivity management. An undergraduate degree is required; a master's degree and either CPA, CMA, CHFP or FHFMA certification are preferred, with the CPA strongly preferred. Candidates must have strong interpersonal and communication skills as well as a demonstrated customer service orientation.
Witt/Kieffer, an executive search firm specializing in healthcare, has been retained to assist in this important search. For additional information or to discuss this position in confidence, please contact Claudia Teschky at 630/990-1370 or by E-mail at claudiat@wittkieffer.com.
4/8/10
Job Position: Manager
Organization: DGA Partners
Job Description:
DGA Partners seeks to add a new member to our health care management consulting team.
Qualified candidates will have:
> An MBA (or equivalent degree) in health care management; a CPA, and/or ABV or CVA;
> At least 7 years of relevant experience, preferably in an accounting or consulting firm;
> A genuine interest in consulting to hospitals, health systems, and other health
provider or service companies;
> Proven engagement management abilities;
> Ability to develop relationships with clients;
> Superior quantitative and financial skills;
> Excellent written and oral communication skills;
> Some track record and/or clear desire and potential to generate new business for the
firm; and
> Desire to grow and be promoted to the Director and Principal positions.
We are seeking a candidate who is interested in a long-term position, growing and developing within the firm.
Qualifications :
> An MBA (or equivalent degree) in health care management; a CPA, and/or ABV or CVA;
> At least 7 years of relevant experience, preferably in an accounting or consulting firm
Please contact Dan Grauman at 800-241-5268 or dgrauman@dgapartners.com for more information.
4/5/10
Job Position: Director Patient Accounts
Organization: Howard University Hospital
Job Description:
Howard University Hospital has turned around its operations and is generating a profit from operations. They are building a very strong patient accounting team.
Under the direction of the Deputy Chief Financial Officer, the Director of Patient Accounts will be primarily responsible for patient billing and collection functions. Direct the activities of Patient Accounting to ensure efficient and proper collection of the accounts receivable in a timely and cost effective manner and maximize cash flow.
Reporting to the Directo of Patients Accounts: Assistant Director(s) of Patient Accounts.
The Director of Patient Accounts oversees the entire business office including billing, and collection operations and supervises the activities within each area under Patient Accounting.
Assists the Chief Financial Officer with the development of division-wide financial policies and procedures; recommend appropriate changes to the patient charge structure.
Qualitifications:
We are searching for experienced Directors/Managers of Patient Accounting with proven success in an acute care hospital setting. Ideal candidates will have the following:
- Bachelor's degree in accounting req. Master's degree in accounting or business admiistration preferred.
- Eight to ten years directly related experience in Patient Accounting in an acute care hospital setting with five years successful experience in a managerial role.
- Certified Manager of Patient Accounts in HFMA preferred.
- Strong leadership and decision-making ability.
- Ability to plan, direct and manage all areas within their responsibility.
- Experience with and understanding of appropriate data processing systems and applicable software.
- Strong analytical skills and the ability to problem solve and prioritize.
- Experience with Siemens Invision patient accounting system preferred but not required.
- A record of success.
All inquiries will be handled in a strictly confidential manner.
Starting salary will be up to $120k+ depending on background and experience.
Contact:
Matthew O'Brien
The Confidential Search Company
e-mail: ConfSearch@aol.com
Fax: 860-742-8829; Phone: 800-222-2729
1/18/10