[Hiring] Senior Cost Report Analyst @Allina Health

Role Description

Allina Health is a not-for-profit health system that cares for individuals, families and communities throughout Minnesota and western Wisconsin. If you value putting patients first, consider a career at Allina Health. Our mission is to provide exceptional care as we prevent illness, restore health and provide comfort to all who entrust us with their care. This includes you and your loved ones. We are committed to providing whole person care, investing in your well-being, and enriching your career.

• 1.0 FTE (80 hours per two-week pay period)
• 8-hour day shift
• No weekend
• Remote position; must reside within commuting distance of Allina Commons, Minneapolis MN

Works independently on all Medicare, Medicaid and TriCare Cost Reports and Minnesota Department of Health Hospital Annual Report (HAR) and Medical Education Research Costs (MERC) responsibilities.

Principle Responsibilities

• Lead annual Cost Report peer-review process.
• Prepare annual data requests.
• Coordinates and facilitates the Medicare Administrative Contractor (MAC) audits and desk reviews.
• Responds to MAC data requests.
• Acts as a liaison between the MAC and the system.
• Coordinates and facilitates Medicaid Cost Reports and Disproportionate Share audits as well as annual MERC applications.
• Organizes all provider appeals including correspondence, documentation, tracking, regulatory filings and administrative resolution of open issues.
• Leads annual cost report peer review process.
• Attends designated reimbursement, provider and department staff and leadership meetings.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, business administration or related field.
• 3 to 7 years of applicable Medicare Reimbursement experience with a Medicare Administrative Contractor, Public Accounting Health Care Provider or consulting background.
• 2 to 7 years of experience with Microsoft Office and other financial systems software.

Requirements

• Sedentary: Lifting weight up to 10 lbs. occasionally, negligible weight frequently.

Benefits

• Medical/Dental
• PTO/Time Away
• Retirement Savings Plans
• Life Insurance
• Short-term/Long-term Disability
• Voluntary Benefits (vision, legal, critical illness)
• Tuition Reimbursement or Continuing Medical Education as applicable
• Student Loan Support Benefits to navigate the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program