Healthcare Program Coordinator

Shift:Monday - Friday Days
Department: Missouri Orthopaedic Institute Integrated Joint Health Program
Compensation:

* Base Pay Range: $52,666 - $83,179/year, based on experience

ABOUT THE JOB

MU Health Care is looking for a driven, detail-oriented Healthcare Program Coordinator who thrives at the intersection of healthcare excellence, compliance, and innovation. The ideal candidate is a proactive problem-solver who enjoys navigating complex regulations, uncovering insights through data, and ensuring programs operate at the highest standards of quality and integrity. We value professionals who are collaborative by nature, skilled at building relationships across teams, and confident leading initiatives that create meaningful impact for patients and healthcare operations. Successful candidates are adaptable, intellectually curious, and energized by staying ahead of industry changes while translating requirements into effective solutions. This role offers the opportunity to influence program success, drive continuous improvement, and contribute to the advancement of healthcare across our organization. Join MU Health Care and bring your expertise, leadership, and passion for excellence to a team dedicated to shaping the future of patient care.

ABOUT MU HEALTH CARE

MU Health Care is proud to be named one of Forbes' Best-in-State Employers seven years in a row, and that's largely a result of the incredible culture and team we've built. At MU Health Care, we have an inspired, hard-working and collaborative environment driven by our mission to save and improve lives. Here, we believe anything is possible and rally around solutions. We celebrate innovation and offer opportunities to be a part of something bigger - to have a voice and role in the work that is serving our community and changing the field of medicine.

Our academic health system - the only in mid-Missouri - is home to seven hospitals, including the region's only Level 1 Trauma Center and region's only Children's Hospital, as well as over 90 specialty clinics. Here you can define your career among our many clinical and nonclinical positions - with growth, opportunity and support every step of the way.

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EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

* Health, vision and dental insurance coverage starting day one

* Generous paid leave and paid time off, including nine holidays

* Multiple retirement options, including 100% matching up to 8%and full vesting in three years

* Tuition assistance for employees (75%) and immediate family members (50%)

* Discounts on cell phone plans, rental cars, gyms, hotels and more

* See a comprehensive list of benefitshere.

DETAILED JOB DESCRIPTION

Research state, federal, and national regulation/standard changes and ensure that the team is up-to-date on the current rules and regulations.

Coordinate and/or perform special assignments/projects utilizing data from available data repositories/data bases other applicable systems to perform related financial, clinical analysis, and/or outcome analysis.

Work closely with the legal, compliance, finance, and revenue cycle teams, as well as external consultants, to investigate and resolve any issues related to meeting program requirements/regulations such as billing/reimbursement issues and discoveries.

If billing is required, utilize the appropriate mechanism to calculate pricing for new and existing services.

Participate in the state or national meetings related to the healthcare program, including managing certification processes and measurements required.

Ensure validation of programmatic requirements are submitted efficiently and correctly.

May complete unit/department-specific duties and expectations as outlined in department documents.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's degree in a related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge, skills, and abilities can be acquired.

Four (4) years of experience in a related field.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Master's degree.

Additional license/certification requirements as determined by the hiring department.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met with or without reasonable accommodation. The performance of these physical demands is an essential function of the job. The employee may be required ambulate, remain in a stationary position and position self to reach and/or move objects above the shoulders and below the knees. The employee may be required to move objects up to 10 lbs.

The University of Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer.