Reimbursement Coordinator

Your future role at a glance

Location: Wichita, KS

Facility: Via Christi Home Medical Services

Department: Patient Accounting

Schedule: Day Shift | Full-Time, 40 hours weekly, Mon-Fri, 8am-5pm

Via Christi associates are eligible for tuition discounts and priority placement in select healthcare programs through our academic partnership with Wichita State University.

How you'll make an impact in this role

• Analyze public and private insurance policies to secure accurate, optimal payments that sustain our patient care mission.
• Investigate denied or disputed claims to uncover root causes, recommending smarter work-flows that prevent future delays.
• Empower our internal staff by serving as the go-to expert, providing clear coaching and training on proper coding and reimbursement guidelines.
• Partner seamlessly with external agencies and internal teams to navigate third-party audits with transparency and confidence.

What minimum qualifications you'll need

Education

• High School diploma equivalency OR 1 year of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.
• Note: Required professional licensure/certification can be used in lieu of education or experience, if applicable.

What additional requirements you'll need

• Medical Insurance Billing: Proven experience managing the full claims life-cycle, including follow-up and denial resolution.
• Reimbursement & Coding: Strong grasp of healthcare coding principles and payer guidelines to maintain financial accuracy.
• DME & Pharmacy: Prior experience billing for Durable Medical Equipment and pharmacy services is strongly preferred.

Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 97,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you’ll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

Equal employment opportunity employer

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Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.

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Benefits

Paid time off (PTO)Various health insurance options & wellness plansRetirement benefits including employer match plansLong-term & short-term disabilityEmployee assistance programs (EAP)Parental leave & adoption assistanceTuition reimbursementWays to give back to your community

Benefit options and eligibility vary by position. Compensation varies based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, performance, location and salary range at the time of the offer.