Director of Reimbursement Job Description

Director of Reimbursement Job Description Template

Our company is looking for a Director of Reimbursement to join our team.

Responsibilities:

  • Coordinates communication with the contracting department on payer related issues preventing the timely collection of revenue;
  • Responsible for staff education and training related to software program changes and upgrades;
  • Ensures effective communication among team members; operations, finance, clinical, and support staff;
  • Demonstrates knowledge of software systems to support the AR and accounting team;
  • Participates in the due diligence of acquisitions and integration of a newly acquired company;
  • Performs monthly review of outstanding AR, cash reconciliation and DSO trends with management team;
  • Maintains confidentiality and privacy of patient/family finances, records, health status, etc;
  • Demonstrates ability to solve problems independently and perform at optimal level;
  • Assists with the development and management of statistical and financial data tracking methodology and reporting for the skilled business.

Requirements:

  • Ability to view requirements of the position within the context of the entire company;
  • Ability to read write, fluently speak and understand the English language;
  • Strong computer skills including experience with MS Office, including Outlook;
  • Willingness to take on new projects or a history of taking on new projects;
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, as well as interpersonal/listening skills;
  • Ability to establish and maintain a courteous and service-oriented working relationship with patients, families, customers, and co-workers;
  • Ability to communicate effectively with internal/external customers;
  • Ability to work in an ambiguous and rapidly changing environment;
  • Utilize effective problem solving and task analysis skills.