Contract Admin, Corp Reimburse / Finance Reimbursement

Work where every moment matters. Every day, over 40,000 Hartford HealthCare colleagues come to work with one thing in common: Pride in what we do, knowing every moment matters here. We invite you to become part of Connecticut’s most comprehensive healthcare network. The creation of the HHC System Support Office recognizes the work of a large and growing group of employees whose responsibilities are continually evolving so that we and our departments now work on behalf of the system as a whole, rather than a single member organization. With the creation of our new umbrella organization we now have our own identity with a unique payroll, benefits, performance management system, service recognition programs and other common practices across the system. Position Summary: The Contract Administrator is responsible for ensuring the accuracy, maintenance, and auditing of governmental payer contracts within the EPIC Patient Financial System. This role supports timely and correct reimbursement by researching and resolving payment variances. Also, serving as a subject matter resource for Medicare, Medicaid, and Tricare reimbursement. The Contract Administrator collaborates with Revenue Cycle, Finance, Corporate Reimbursement, and other hospital operational departments to support strategic initiatives. Position Responsibilities: Key Areas of Responsibility 1. Maintain and audit all governmental payer contracts within the EPIC billing system, ensuring the accuracy of expected reimbursement values and resolving discrepancies between expected and actual payments. 2. Respond to inquiries related to reimbursement methodologies and support analysis of strategic initiatives and regulatory changes 3. Build collaborative relationships across the system, particularly with Revenue Cycle, to promote process improvements and information sharing 4. Maintain current knowledge of Federal Medicare, State Medicaid, and other government regulations updates 5. Participate as a team member in other reimbursement projects, analysis and initiatives as assigned Working Relationships: *Job Title of Individual(s) Reports To:*Director/Manager Reimbursement *Internal:*Revenue Cycle, Managed Care, Finance *External:*CMS Claim representatives, Managed Medicare Payors, and external consultants Position may be located in FARMINGTON or NORWICH Education: · Minimum: High School Diploma · Preferred: Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Hospital Administration, or a closely related field Experience · Minimum: 2 years of healthcare billing experience and understanding of governmental reimbursement methodologies · Preferred: o Knowledge of Payer/Provider contracting o Experience with EPIC Resolute Patient Accounting system Licensure, Certification, Registration · Preferred: CRCR, CHFP or other relevant certification Knowledge, Skills, and Ability Requirements: · Excellent analytical, organizational and project management skills · Proficiency in Microsoft Excel · Strong verbal and written communication skills · Ability to multi-task and work on multiple projects simultaneously · Collaborator with a positive approach We take great care of careers: With locations around the state, Hartford HealthCare offers exciting opportunities for career development and growth. Here, you are part of an organization on the cutting edge – helping to bring new technologies, breakthrough treatments and community education to countless men, women and children. We know that a thriving organization starts with thriving employees-- we provide a competitive benefits program designed to ensure work/life balance. Every moment matters. And this is your moment. Job: * Administrative Organization: * Hartford HealthCare Corp. Title: Contract Admin, Corp Reimburse / Finance Reimbursement Location: Connecticut-Farmington-9 Farm Springs Rd Farmington (10566) Requisition ID: 26156145