Sr Decision Support Specialist - Reimbursement & Policy

EDUCATION

Required: Bachelor's Degree Business Administration, Hospital Administration, Finance, Statistics, Economics, Industrial Engineering, Information Services, or other related field.

Preferred: Master's degree in Business Administration, Healthcare Management, Hospital Administration, Finance, Statistics, Economics, Industrial Engineering, Information Services or other related fields.  

Advanced coursework or certification in Healthcare Analytics, Data Science, or Revenue Cycle Management is desirable.

WORK EXPERIENCE

Required: 8 years Experience in revenue cycle, finance, accounting, business, economics, reimbursement, patient care, or decision support in a hospital, managed care company, Medicare intermediary, or accounting/consulting firm.

Preferred: 8 years of experience in reimbursement, managed care, Medicare intermediary, consulting, decision support, and/or revenue cycle analytics. Experience in automation and building dashboards a plus.

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS

Preferred: RN, RHIA or comparable clinical or coding certifications.  Contract Management, Revenue Integrity, or Healthcare Finance certification (e.g., HFMA CHFP, CRCR) preferred.

Preferred: CPA - Certified Public Accountant American Institute of Certified Public Accountants. Upon Hire

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center offers excellent benefits, including medical, dental, paid time off, retirement, tuition benefits, educational opportunities, and individual and team recognition.

This position may be responsible for maintaining the security and integrity of critical infrastructure, as defined in Section 113.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code and therefore may require routine reviews and screening. The ability to satisfy and maintain all requirements necessary to ensure the continued security and integrity of such infrastructure is a condition of hire and continued employment.

It is the policy of The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center to provide equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state, or local laws unless such distinction is required by law.http://www.mdanderson.org/about-us/legal-and-policy/legal-statements/eeo-affirmative-action.html