What is a reimbursement director and how to become one

Key steps to become a reimbursement director

1. Explore reimbursement director education requirements

   Most common reimbursement director degrees

   Bachelor's

   64.7 %

   Associate

   14.0 %

   Master's

   13.7 %

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2. Start to develop specific reimbursement director skills

   Skills	Percentages
   Medicare	9.56%
   Medicaid	9.56%
   Oversight	8.38%
   Appeals	6.70%
   MDS	5.37%

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3. Complete relevant reimbursement director training and internships

   Accountants spend an average of 6-12 months on post-employment, on-the-job training. New reimbursement directors learn the skills and techniques required for their job and employer during this time. The chart below shows how long it takes to gain competency as a reimbursement director based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real reimbursement director resumes.

4. Research reimbursement director duties and responsibilities

   • Manage and facilitate manuscript preparation of oncology clinical trials results arising from currently market and pipeline drugs.
   • Develop materials and conduct HIPAA training for all associates.
   • Assist with filing of annual cost report and file appeals.
   • Secure favorable CMS recommendation to produce better health outcomes in the treatment of asthma, and significantly benefit a major brand.

5. Get reimbursement director experience

   Generally, it takes 4-6 years to become a reimbursement director. The most common roles before becoming a reimbursement director include manager, licensed practical nurse team lead and mds coordinator.

6. Prepare your reimbursement director resume

   When your background is strong enough, you can start writing your reimbursement director resume.

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7. Apply for reimbursement director jobs

   Now it's time to start searching for a reimbursement director job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

   1. Browse job boards for relevant postings
   2. Consult your professional network
   3. Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
   4. Watch out for job scams