Senior Director, Reimbursement

Role Summary

Howard University Hospital seeks a strategic and highly analytical Senior Director, Reimbursement to lead third-party reimbursement strategy, cost reporting, and regulatory compliance functions. Reporting directly to the Chief Financial Officer, this role maximizes reimbursement through oversight of Medicare, Medicaid, Blue Cross, and managed care reporting, forecasting, audit management, and appeal strategy.

What You’ll Do

• Lead reimbursement strategy and cost reporting operations.
• Oversee Medicare, Medicaid, and Blue Cross cost report preparation and audit defense.
• Develop reimbursement forecasting models.
• Analyze third-party contracts and contractual allowances.
• Lead appeals, settlements, and position paper development.
• Supervise and develop reimbursement team.
• Advise executive leadership on reimbursement risks.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Hospital Administration or related field.
• 7+ years healthcare finance/accounting experience.
• 3+ years supervisory experience.
• Extensive Medicare and Medicaid cost reporting experience.
• Strong analytical and leadership skills.

About Howard University Hospital

With over 150 years of service, Howard University Hospital is the nation’s only teaching hospital located on the campus of a Historically Black University. We are committed to clinical excellence and health equity.

Pay + Schedule

Salary Range: $133,240 – $213,193
FLSA Status: Exempt
Schedule: Primarily weekday business hours.

Compliance Statements

Howard University Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer and requires adherence to HIPAA and federal healthcare regulations.