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Transplant Finance Administrator

Trinity Health · Maywood, IL · $110,000–$170,500 a year · Full time

Posted Sep 28, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

Tell me about a financial dashboard you built. Who used it, and what decisions did it change?

What they are checking: Whether they create tools that leaders actually use, not just reports that sit unread.

Tell me about a time you had to explain complex financial results to clinical leaders.

What they are checking: Whether they can translate numbers into plain language that physicians and nurses trust.

How do you stay on top of regulatory changes that affect transplant reimbursement?

What they are checking: Whether they keep learning in a heavily regulated area where rules change often.

What would you do

A transplant line is losing money. Walk me through how you would analyze it.

What they are checking: Whether they can separate payer mix, costs, coding and volume to find the real driver.

A surgeon wants to add a new transplant program that will lose money for several years. How do you advise leadership?

What they are checking: Whether they can present financial risk honestly while respecting the clinical and mission value.

How do you work with revenue cycle teams to reduce denials on transplant cases?

What they are checking: Whether they can find root causes in billing and coding and partner across teams to fix them.

About the work

Explain how organ acquisition costs and the Medicare cost report work for a transplant program.

What they are checking: Whether they understand the unique financial rules that make transplant different from other service lines.

How would you build a budget across several transplant service lines with very different volumes?

What they are checking: Whether they can plan for variable volume and high-cost cases in a way leaders can use.

What do CMS, UNOS and OPTN requirements mean for the financial side of a transplant program?

What they are checking: Whether they know the regulatory standards that affect reimbursement and program approval.

How would you support a payer negotiation for a transplant center of excellence contract?

What they are checking: Whether they can model case rates and outcomes data to strengthen the program's position.

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The full job description

As published by Trinity Health.

Employment Type: Full time Shift: Day Shift Description: Join a Mission-Driven Team Transforming Transplant Care At Loyola Medicine , your work matters . As part of an academic health system and a proud member of Trinity Health, we are committed to delivering compassionate, world-class care to the patients and communities we serve. We are seeking a Transplant Finance Administrato r to help shape the future of our high-acuity, life‑changing transplant programs. Position Summary The Transplant Finance Administrator serves as a key program leader, responsible for the financial strategy, oversight, and performance of all transplant service lines. This role ensures long-term financial sustainability while supporting exceptional, patient-centered transplant care. You will partner closely with clinical leadership, revenue cycle teams, contracting, and compliance to manage reimbursement, cost controls, budgeting, and regulatory requirements unique to transplant services. What You’ll Do • Lead financial planning and budgeting for all transplant service lines • Oversee transplant billing, coding, reimbursement, and payer analysis • Support payer negotiations, contract structures, and center‑of‑excellence requirements • Ensure compliance with CMS, UNOS, OPTN, and regulatory standards • Build financial dashboards, analyze performance metrics, and drive strategic initiatives • Partner with transplant physicians, administrators, and executive leaders • Mentor and develop transplant finance staff What You Bring Minimum Qualifications • Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Healthcare Administration, or related field • 7+ years of progressive healthcare finance experience • Strong knowledge of hospital finance, reimbursement, and revenue cycle • Experience with complex service lines or high‑acuity clinical programs Additional Qualifications (nice to have) • Master’s degree (MBA, MHA, or related) • Experience in transplant finance or high‑complexity specialty programs • Familiarity with CMS, UNOS, and OPTN requirements • Experience in academic medical centers or large health systems Skills & Competencies • Strong financial modeling & analytical ability • Excellent communication and presentation skills • Ability to partner effectively with clinical stakeholders • High attention to detail and regulatory accuracy • Strategic thinker with strong problem‑solving skills Why Loyola Medicine? Join an academic, mission‑driven health system where your work directly supports life‑saving care . As part of Trinity Health, you’ll grow your career in a collaborative, values‑driven environment committed to excellence and compassion. Perks & Benefits • Benefits from Day One (Medical and Dental) • Competitive Shift Differentials • Daily Pay "NEW" • Career Development • Tuition Reimbursement • Participation in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program • 403(b) with Employer Match • On Site Fitness Center (Gottlieb Memorial Hospital & LUMC) • Referral Rewards • Perks Program Applicants for this position must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor an employment visa for this position. Pay Range: $110,000 - $170,500 annualized Actual compensation will fall within the range but may vary based on factors such as experience, qualifications, education, location, licensure, certification requirements, and comparisons to colleagues in similar roles. Benefits: Click or copy URL to your browser www.trinity-health.org/sites/default/files/my-benefits/Health-and-Wellbeing/Compliance/Illinois-Transparency-Law/Trinity-Health-Summary-of-Benefits-Illinois-Job-Req-Discloser-Law.pdf Our Commitment Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

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