Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago provides superior pediatric care in a setting that offers the latest benefits and innovations in medical technology, research and family-friendly design. As the largest pediatric provider in the region with a 140-year legacy of excellence, kids and their families are at the center of all we do. Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago is ranked in all 10 specialties by the U.S. News & World Report.

Day (United States of America)

Location

875 N Michigan (John Hancock)

Job Description

K.S.A.'s:

1.    Bachelor’s degree preferred. 
2.    Extensive knowledge and experience working with Microsoft applications such as Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint with the ability to operate standard office equipment.  
3.    Knowledge of finance concepts obtained either through class work or work experience is preferred.
4.    Must have excellent organizational and prioritization skills to effectively manage priorities of multiple team members, with high level of attention to detail. 
5.    Ability to provide high level of quality customer service to team members, employees, management, board members and external customers. 
6.    Demonstrated ability to work well under pressure as an independent self-starter. This person is required to interact with senior staff  and board members including their secretaries, as well as all members of the Finance Department.  This position actively supports the Service Principles and the Hospital's and Department's quality improvement and customer service goals, individually and as an effective team member.
7.    Excellent time management skills and ability to keep deadlines for tasks and projects.
 

Job Duties:

1.    Perform a variety of duties related to the coordination of finance department initiatives, special projects and the daily department operations.
2.    Prepare monthly Business Analytics statistical report presentations.
3.    Audit registration information for international patients daily and ensure accuracy of data. Coordinate registrations for divisions.
4.    Ensure written pre-admission approvals are obtained from international third party payors prior to acceptance of patient in program and appointment scheduling.
5.    Formulate timely estimates for international self-pay patients and insurance companies as required. Notify families of any required co-insurance or pre-payment.
6.    Coordinate billing, prepare claims for international bundled cases for the Hospital and its affiliated groups.
7.    Work closely with international third party payors and Embassies to ensure timely and accurate submission of claims in order to facilitate prompt payment for services provided. 
8.    Work closely with international third party payors, families and physician billing groups to negotiate contracts for services provided by the Hospital and its affiliated organizations.  Assure supporting documentation is completed in a timely manner.
9.    Analyze account details to ensure that proper reimbursement has been received.  Verify that appropriate adjustments have been applied and the balance due is correct.
10.    Monitor and track status of each IPS patient and their payment status, manage invoices, log accordingly.
11.    Provide feedback, participate in monthly/quarterly Financial Leadership team meetings to address billing issues. This meeting will include various hospital departments and other economic entities such as patient accounts, FPP, managed care contractors, and other related personnel. 
12.    Coordinate, communicate status, and respond to all inquiries regarding IPS patient accounts, including but not limited to third party payors, managed care, patient financial services, legal services, social work, case management, senior leadership, program team and finance.
13.    Generate appropriate statistical reports, such as fiscal year/calendar year volumes and the international dashboard, A/R, and supporting documentation related to the year-end audit of contractual allowances, reserves and settlements.
14.    Assist finance leadership to accomplish special projects and additional tasks as necessary to achieve hospital and departmental objectives.  Special projects include board committee material assistance and preparation, recruitment coordination, consolidation and dissemination of meeting materials, and other tasks as assigned.
15.    Serves as finance department liaison to other departments across the medical center.
16.    Manages finance-wide communications including but not limited to meetings, staff announcements and ongoing periodic initiatives.
17.    Other job functions as assigned.
 

Education

Pay Range

$26.25-$42.92 Hourly

At Lurie Children’s, we are committed to competitive and fair compensation aligned with market rates and internal equity, reflecting individual contributions, experience, and expertise. The pay range for this job indicates minimum and maximum targets for the position. Ranges are regularly reviewed to stay aligned with market conditions. In addition to base salary, Lurie Children’s offer a comprehensive rewards package that may include differentials for some hourly employees, leadership incentives for select roles, health and retirement benefits, and wellbeing programs. For more details on other compensation, consult your recruiter or click the following link to learn more about our benefits.

Benefit Statement

For full time and part time employees who work 20 or more hours per week we offer a generous benefits package that includes:

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Employer paid group term life and disability

Employer contribution toward Health Savings Account

Flexible Spending Accounts

Paid Time Off (PTO), Paid Holidays and Paid Parental Leave

403(b) with a 5% employer match

Various voluntary benefits:

Supplemental Life, AD&D and Disability

Critical Illness, Accident and Hospital Indemnity coverage

Tuition assistance

Student loan servicing and support

Adoption benefits

Backup Childcare and Eldercare

Employee Assistance Program, and other specialized behavioral health services and resources for employees and family members

Discount on services at Lurie Children’s facilities

Discount purchasing program

There’s a Place for You with Us

At Lurie Children’s we embrace and celebrate diversity and equity in a serious way. We are committed to building a team with a variety of backgrounds, skills, and viewpoints — recognizing that diverse identities strengthen our workplace and the care we can provide to the Chicago community and beyond. We treat everyone fairly, appreciate differences, and make meaningful connections that foster belonging and allyship. This is a place where you can be your best, so we can give our best to the patients and families who trust us with their care.  

Lurie Children’s and its affiliates are equal employment opportunity employers.  We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, pregnancy, protected veteran status, order of protection status, protected genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Support email: candidatesupport@luriechildrens.org