Healthcare Reimbursement Manager, Senior Living

Overview:

At Wipfli, people count.

At Wipfli, our people are core to everything we do—the catalyst behind our ability to create exceptional impact and extraordinary results.

We believe in flexibility. We focus on relationships. We encourage each individual to follow their own path.

People truly matter and they feel it. For those looking to make a difference and find a professional home, Wipfli offers a career-defining opportunity.

Job Summary: Under the direction of the Partner/Senior Manager, the Manager, Provider Compliance & Reimbursement is responsible for preparing cost reports and providing reimbursement consulting specifically within the Senior Living space. This role involves reviewing skilled nursing Medicare cost reports, understanding the skilled nursing Medicaid reimbursement systems for assigned states, assisting clients with cost report audits, and effectively communicating with both internal and external clients.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Review of skilled nursing Medicare cost reports.
• Gain an understanding of the skilled nursing Medicaid reimbursement systems for the state’s you are assigned.
• Assist clients with cost report audits including reviewing of cost report adjustments and rate worksheets in the state’s you are assigned.
• Communicate effectively with internal and external clients.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance preferred not required.
• 5+ years experience with cost reports and healthcare reimbursement.
• Proven Excel skills preferred.
• Experience in client relationship development with the ability to maintain relationships by providing optimum client service.
• Ability to work within budgeting and deadline constraints.
• Enjoys working in a team setting.
• Enjoys problem solving.
  
  

Skills & Abilities:

• Ability to scope, plan, and budget for projects, while adeptly prioritizing and organizing work under pressure to meet budget and time deadlines.
• Skilled in managing client expectations, escalating effectively, and ensuring client satisfaction.
• Ability to drive industry growth through internal networks and identify sales and cross-selling opportunities through various marketing channels, leveraging strong knowledge of firm's consulting offerings.
• Works to build, maintain, and utilize individual relationships or networks with co-workers, clients, and other people who are, or might be, helpful in achieving work-related goals.

Tiffany Farnsworth, from our recruiting team, will be guiding you through this process. Visit her LinkedIn page to connect!

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Additional Details:

Wipfli is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All candidates will receive consideration for employment without regards to race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identify, veteran status, disability, or any other characteristics protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Wipfli is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for people with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete an application, interview, or participate in our recruiting process, please send us an email at hr@wipfli.com.

Wipfli values fair, transparent, and competitive compensation, considering each candidate's unique skills and experiences. The estimated base pay range for this role is $96,000 - $160,000, with offers typically not made at the maximum, allowing for future salary increases. The actual salary at the time of offer depends on business related factors like location, skills, experience, training/education, licensure, certifications, business needs, current associate pay, and relevant employment laws. 

Individuals may be eligible for an annual discretionary bonus, subject to participation rules and based on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual and Firm performance. 

Wipfli cares about our associates and offers a variety of benefits to support their well-being. Highlights include 8 health plan options (both HMO & PPO plans), dental and vision coverage, opportunity to enroll in HSA with potential Firm contribution and an Employee Assistance Program. Other benefits include firm-sponsored basic life and short and long-term disability coverage, a 401(k) savings plan & profit share as well as Firm matching contribution, well-being incentive, education & certification assistance, flexible time off, family care leave, parental leave, family formation benefits, cell phone reimbursement, and travel rewards. Voluntary benefit offerings include critical illness & accident insurance, hospital indemnity insurance, legal, long-term care, pet insurance, ID theft protection, and supplemental life/AD&D. Eligibility for all benefits programs is dependent on annual hours expectation, position status/level and location. Wipfli offers flexibility for many positions to be performed remotely; please discuss your work preferences with your recruiter during the interview process.