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VITAS Healthcare · 2 hours ago

Data / Rates Analyst

VITAS Healthcare is the nation’s leading provider of end-of-life care, and they are seeking a Rates Analyst to manage rates and maintain corporate strategy for their healthcare services. The role involves research, analysis, and dissemination of rates information while ensuring compliance with legal and corporate policies.

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Responsibilities

Research and update nursing home state rates, Medicare, and Medicaid physician rates as communicated by State entities for each program and CMS
Analyze, evaluate and disseminate to Accounts Payable payment rate information related to: ambulance, anesthesia, drugs, x-rays, DME, laboratory, and surgery fee schedules
Monitor and coordinate between VITAS Information Technology, Revenue Cycle Management, and Accounts Payable to ensure rates system integrity and accuracy
Process and maintain contracted managed care insurance plans
Maintain geographic tables for program billing and prepare reports to monitor and identify trends
Utilize well-documented, trusted facts and sources upholding excellent research skills
Identify improvement processes and recommendations to create and maintain organizational effectiveness within the department
Resolve issues while keeping abreast of the changes in industry rates/trends to maintain corporate strategy within the business function
Analyze state and legal requirements to ensure compliance with law, regulations, corporate, and business policies and procedures
Forecast predictions that may affect rates to remain aligned with the strategic direction of the business
Assist with vendor audit requests

Qualification

Healthcare experienceMedicare knowledgeMedicaid knowledgeAnalytical skillsExcelWordOutlookCommunication skillsInterpersonal skillsLeadership ability

Required

Three to five years' relevant experience in healthcare, accounting/billing, statistics, or related fields
Working knowledge of Medicare, Medicaid, and reimbursement processes
Excellent communication and analytical skills
Ability to lead, providing subject matter guidance to team members in a positive and productive manner by motivating and developing colleagues
Ability to work on various assignments simultaneously
Strong interpersonal skills within all levels of the organization
Ability to navigate within automated systems and proficiency in Outlook, Word and Excel
Associate's degree in healthcare/business administration, accounting or related fields from an accredited college or university or the international equivalent required

Benefits

Competitive compensation
Health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance
Pre-tax healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
Life insurance
401(k) plan with numerous investment options and generous company match
Cancer and/or critical illness benefit
Tuition Reimbursement
Paid Time Off
Employee Assistance Program
Legal Insurance
Roadside Assistance
Affinity Program

Company

VITAS Healthcare

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Vitas Healthcare is a provider of hospice care and palliative care to patients.

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
unknown
2005-03-01Acquired

Leadership Team

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Joel Wherley
CEO
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Mary Hensley
Vice President/Chief Compliance Officer
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