AVP - Assistant Vice President - Reimbursement

• Benefits for eligible positions include: generous paid time off, paid parental leave, Associate Assistance Program, Tuition Reimbursement Program, and more

• Department:
  Finance
• Schedule:
  
  Full Time, Days
• Work Location:
  
  Hybrid eligible
• Benefits for eligible positions include: generous paid time off, paid parental leave, Associate Assistance Program, Tuition Reimbursement Program, and more

Provides strategic leadership and oversight of all reimbursement operations, including claims processing, cost reporting, third-party settlements, and revenue optimization. Partners with executive leadership to align reimbursement strategies with organizational financial goals and regulatory requirements.

• Directs the overall strategy and execution of reimbursement and cost reporting functions to ensure financial sustainability and compliance.
• Advises senior leadership on regulatory trends, reimbursement risks, and financial implications of payer and provider.
• Oversees the preparation, analysis, and reconciliation of cost reports, third-party settlements, and financial statements.
• Evaluates the financial impact of clinical services and reimbursement methodologies; recommends opportunities for revenue enhancement and operational efficiencies.
• Implement controls and monitors performance metrics to reduce risk and support audit readiness.
• Lead due diligence and reimbursement modeling for acquisitions and strategic partnerships.
• Serves as a key liaison with external auditors, payers, and regulatory agencies.
• Partners with clinical and operational leaders to align reimbursement practices with clinical strategies.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• Accountant licensure relevant to state in which work is performed preferred.

• Master's degree in a related field required.
• Seven (7) years of technical experience required.
• Five (5) years of leadership/management experience required

We are UAB Medicine, Alabama’s largest and most comprehensive health system, recognized nationally for delivering world-class patient care, pioneering research, and cutting-edge medical education. We proudly serve more than 1.2 million patients each year – from every county in Alabama, all 50 states, and many countries around the world. Our network spans numerous hospitals, emergency departments, more than 67 other sites of care, and a team of over 3,100 physicians.

Our key facilities include UAB Hospital – ranked the No. 1 hospital in Alabama by U.S. News & World Report and home to the state’s first ACS-verified Level I adult trauma center and only Magnet-designated hospital – along with UAB Hospital-Callahan Eye and five UAB St. Vincent’s hospitals serving central Alabama. UAB Medicine offers careers across a wide range of practice environments, from our internationally renowned academic medical center and award-winning community hospitals to our primary and specialty care clinics across the state.

Whether you’re seeking the fast-paced learning environment of a tertiary care setting or the close-knit environment of a community facility, there’s a place for you on our team where you can become part of a mission-driven organization committed to delivering life-changing care. With nearly every medical specialty represented and unlimited opportunities for growth, you’ll find the right fit for your skills and career goals.

We care for you by offering comprehensive, industry-leading benefit packages to support the individual preferences and circumstances of our diverse staff.