Job Description

Health Care Reimbursement Analyst I - UI Health, Revenue Cycle

Hiring Department Revenue Cycle

Location Chicago, IL USA

Requisition ID 1041606

FTE 1

Work Schedule 8:00AM - 4:00PM

Shift Days

# of Positions 4

Workplace Type On-Site

Posting Close Date July 2, 2026

Salary Range (commensurate with experience): $60,703.50 - 110,155.50 / Annual Salary

About the University of Illinois Hospital & Health Sciences System (UI Health)

The University of Illinois Hospital & Health Sciences System (UI Health) provides comprehensive care, education, and research to the people of Illinois and beyond. A part of the University of Illinois Chicago (UIC), UI Health comprises a clinical enterprise that includes a Joint Commission-accredited tertiary care hospital and outpatient clinics, and the Mile Square Health Center network of federally qualified health centers. It also includes the seven UIC health science colleges: the College of Applied Health Sciences; the College of Dentistry; the School of Public Health; the Jane Addams College of Social Work; and the Colleges of Medicine, Pharmacy, and Nursing, including regional campuses in Peoria, Quad Cities, Rockford, Springfield, and Urbana. UI Health is dedicated to the pursuit of health equity. Learn more: https://hospital.uillinois.edu/about-ui-health

This position is intended to be eligible for benefits This includes Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, a Retirement Plan, Paid time Off, and Tuition waivers for employees and dependents.

The Health Care Reimbursement Analyst I provides financial counseling, reimbursement support, and eligibility assistance to patients seeking healthcare coverage and financial assistance. This position conducts patient interviews, evaluates eligibility for Medicaid and other assistance programs, assists with application completion, performs follow-up activities, and coordinates with internal and external stakeholders to facilitate timely coverage determinations. The role supports revenue cycle operations by helping patients secure appropriate coverage, reducing financial barriers to care, and maximizing reimbursement opportunities while maintaining compliance with applicable regulations and organizational policies.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Interview patients to obtain demographic, financial, insurance, and household information necessary to determine eligibility for Medicaid, financial assistance, and other reimbursement programs.
• Screen and evaluate patients for Medicaid, Marketplace, charity care, and other governmental or community assistance programs.
• Assist patients in completing and submitting Medicaid, financial assistance, and insurance applications while ensuring all required documentation is obtained.
• Monitor pending Medicaid applications and perform follow-up activities with patients, state agencies, managed care organizations, and community partners to facilitate timely determinations.

Minimum Qualifications Required:

1. Any one or combination totaling three (3) years (36 months) from the categories below:
   1. Bachelor’s degree with a major in accounting, business administration, management, or finance.
   2. Progressively more responsible work experience that provided a knowledge of generally accepted principles, theories, and practices in healthcare/medical billing.
2. One (1) year (12 months) of professional experience in third-party reimbursement for health care facilities (such as an accountant or auditor).

To Apply: For fullest consideration click on the Apply Now button, please fully complete all sections of the online
application including adding your full work history with specific details of your duties & responsibilities for each position held. Fully complete the education, licensure, certification and language sections. You may upload a resume, cover letter, certifications, licensures, transcripts and diplomas within the application.

Please note that once you have submitted your application you will not be able to make any changes. In order to revise your application you must withdraw and reapply. You will not be able to reapply after the posting close date. Please ensure the application is fully completed and all supporting documents have been uploaded before the posting close date.
Illinois Residency is required within 180 days of employment.

The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify.

The university provides accommodations to applicants and employees. Request an Accommodation

Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position, however, all employment decisions will be made by a person.