Reimbursement & Contract Analyst

At Cuyuna Regional Medical Center (CRMC), we're more than just a healthcare organization - we're a community dedicated to making a meaningful impact. For more than 60 years, we've been providing compassionate, high-quality care in the Greater Brainerd Lakes Area and beyond. Our team is driven by a shared commitment to excellence, innovation, and putting people first - both our patients and our employees. Whether you're on the front lines of patient care or supporting operations behind the scenes, you'll find a culture of collaboration, growth, and respect. If you're looking for a career where your work truly matters, we invite you to join us at CRMC and be part of something bigger.

The Reimbursement & Contract Analyst ensures payer contracts are structured, maintained, and analyzed to secure accurate reimbursement for healthcare services. The Analyst reviews contract terms, identifies payment discrepancies, and partners with finance and billing teams to align reimbursement with organizational goals. Daily work involves evaluating trends, managing contract databases, and creating financial models to guide decision-making. Collaboration spans departments-finance, legal, billing, and clinical-to resolve issues and strengthen payer relationships. Success in this role requires balancing financial precision, regulatory compliance, and proactive problem-solving in a fast-paced revenue cycle environment.

What makes our Business Office truly special is the deep sense of connection, dedication and longevity within our team. Our Team thrives on flexibility and the desire to learn, knowing that every day presents new challenges. We embrace the evolving nature of our work with compassion and a commitment to problem-solving, critical thinking, and clear communication, all aimed at ensuring the financial side of healthcare operates smoothly, ethically, and transparently. Our patients have placed their trust in us to meet their healthcare needs, and we strive to manage their financial accounts with that same level of care and attention. Whether we're processing claims, managing reimbursements, analyzing revenue cycles, or training staff on financial policies, every task we take on is done with a focus on fairness, accuracy, and efficiency. While many of us didn't initially set out for a career in healthcare finance, we've discovered a profound sense of purpose in helping our patients through the financial aspect of their health journey. Providing them with the support, guidance, and clarity they need to navigate what can often feel like a complex and overwhelming process.

• Analytical skills
• Financial modeling proficiency
• Healthcare reimbursement knowledge
• Effective communicator with stakeholders
• Detail-oriented
• Skilled in cross-team collaboration

• Three years of experience in healthcare reimbursement, contract management, or related fields

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Healthcare Management, or a related field
• Experience in healthcare finance, contract management, and revenue cycle
• Experience with managed care contracting and reimbursement methodologies such as DRG, APC, and fee-for-service

The pay range listed above is the estimated starting pay range for this role. Actual pay rate offered depends on many factors including each individual employee's experience level, preferred education/certifications, along with market conditions.

Cuyuna Regional Medical Center offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the health, financial security, and overall well-being of our employees. Eligible employees receive medical insurance, dental insurance, and vision insurance, health savings accounts, life insurance, and employer contributions to a 401(k) retirement plan. Additional benefits include paid time off, participation in 401(k) and 457(b) plans, educational assistance and reimbursement, an employee assistance program, work-life balance support, gym membership and other discounts, and employee recognition programs.

A full job description is provided when an interview is scheduled. If needed, you may request a copy earlier by emailing us at careers@cuyunamed.org. CRMC is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer (M/F/Disability/Veteran). If you need an accommodation during the application process, please call 218-546-4415 or email careers@cuyunamed.org for assistance.