• Perform third-party reimbursement services • Communicates with personnel of various departments • Has access to patient data through third-party payment logs and, Epic, salary information through Payroll, as needed • Works independently with limited supervision • Uses independent judgement and discretion in making decisions within guidelines defined by Carilion leadership • Work is used in support/preparation of the monthly contractual allowance closings, filing of third-party cost reports and as supporting information in decision making by management • Develops estimates and reports that are significant to Carilion's financial statement accuracy and financial performance • Prepare reimbursement templates; analyze and reconcile third-party accounts; prepare monthly closing and analyses; prepare information for General Accounting to enable management to make informed decisions • Design, review and maintain process for evaluation and estimation of contractual discounts and third-party liabilities • Approach all estimates with an eye towards continuous process improvement • Gather data from multiple sources, conduct data analysis as required to complete Medicare and Medicaid cost reports and other required filings; prepare the cost reports • Review/prepare budgeted contractual adjustments • Work with third-party auditors and coordinate obtaining information requested by the auditors • Conduct reimbursement research • Provide third-party reimbursement support including providing information and analysis to Vice President- Accounting Services, Financial Advisory staff, Service Line managers, and personnel from other departments, as required • Conduct special projects • Provide information and analysis for tax filings • Assist in training new reimbursement staff and financial advisory staff in third-party reimbursement • Serve as information resource for Reimbursement Analyst and Financial Analyst