Revenue Cycle Operations Analyst

Company: Catholic Health Initiatives
Location: Chattanooga
Posted on: February 16, 2020

Job Description:

Revenue Cycle Operations AnalystLocation: ENGLEWOOD, COLORADO, UNITED STATESRequisition #: 2019-R0257367Post Date: Jan 30, 2020Position Type: RegularScheduled Hours per 2 week Pay Period: 80Primary Location: CO > ENGLEWOOD > DENVER INVERNESSThe Revenue Cycle Operations Analyst is responsible for leveraging available tools to optimize processes in order to create a high performing revenue cycle for CommonSpirit Health. The analyst will also deliver implementation and support of national direction, policies, and strategies to drive continuous improvement in local, division, and system revenue cycle initiatives. In addition, this role will be key in monitoring revenue cycle performance and leading revenue cycle development and performance with business partners across the revenue cycle. This role will work extensively with CommonSpirit Health market leaders, business partners, and CommonSpirit Health System colleagues.Key Responsibilities:

• Leverage tools and data to evaluate processes
• Performs internal data analysis and reporting for revenue cycle performance and monitoring of KPI dashboards
• Identify process deficiencies and other opportunities for improvement
• Participate in identification and development of training opportunities
• Proactively drive improvement toward best practice based on strategy and industry benchmarks
• Respond to ad-hoc requests from system, division, and local leaders
• Provide implementation and subject matter expertise to create high performing revenue cycle for CommonSpirit Health:
• Implement and support the strategic plans, goals, and objectives for the CommonSpirit Health revenue cycle that promote leading practices.
• Support the revision to the standardized policies and procedures and institute changes to streamline operations and enhance revenue collections on an on-going basis, while remaining compliant with applicable regulations.
• Track and trend revenue cycle performance and participate in discussions for improvement as applicable
• Provide subject matter expertise across all components of the revenue cycle
• Support of revenue cycle partners to maximize performance.
• Third-party revenue cycle vendor / partners system optimization and integration
• Accurate and timely maintenance of Revenue Cycle system dictionaries and tables, based on collaboration with RRC management and IT resources when applicable
• Consults with Revenue Cycle leadership and process improvement teams to determine how best to address regulatory requirements, business changes, and improvement ideas.
• Review Revenue Cycle metrics, exception reports, and accounts receivable inventory for optimization an efficiency opportunities.
• Assist and lead work teams regarding optimization and corrections to revenue cycle process and system enhancements
• Track incidents and scheduled system changes in ITS ticketing systems.
• Works directly with the HIS vendor support staff on Revenue Cycle system issues/requests.
• Follow change control, pre-notification of change requirements, and approval processes when making system changes.
• Coordination of revenue cycle configuration changes into interfaced systems.Examples: clinical systems, middleware, proration calculations, and other revenue cycle partner systems.
• Influence and collaboration with Teams
• Provide hands-on expertise to CommonSpirit Health Revenue Cycle and its partners.
• Improves team performance by providing feedback, initiating peer support, and assisting in obstacle avoidance
• Team with partners change leadership to proactively integrate change techniques
• Tracks quantitative and qualitative metrics tied to goals in order to meet objectives
• Reports progress and evaluates results on an ongoing basis.
• Applied Knowledge
• Applies comprehensive knowledge of revenue cycle functions, market configurations, and system knowledge to refine and improve market performance.
• Studies industry best practice to bring insight and fresh perspective to CommonSpirit Healths approach to revenue cycle
• Partners with ITS to evaluate system upgrades and works with partners to effectively utilize new functionality available from the upgrade
• Adapt and comply with regulation changes. Work with partners to apply changes to the systems and procedures.
• Influence policy and procedures with technical knowledge & system capabilities. Support revisions to CommonSpirit Healths formal Policy and Procedures.
• Support the smooth transition of Revenue Cycle Management functions in CommonSpirit Healths MBO acquisition and divestiture transactions as appropriate
• Represent the Revenue Cycle and provide input to stakeholders on the transition.
• Facilitate and perform assign responsibilities from the transition plan.Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, economics, finance, accounting, healthcare administration, or related field.
• PMP certified as applicable
• EHR Certification as applicable
• At least 2 years directly related financial experience with a minimum of 1 year of revenue cycle management or support in a hospital setting.
• Electronic Health Record technical or operational experience
• Strong financial and operational expertise.
• Demonstrated experience in reporting and analytics, including database management, system administration, business intelligence tools (e.g., SQL, QLIK, Tableau)
• Experience with root cause analysis techniques and lean processes
• Must be a strategic thinker and insightful decision maker with ability to analyze and solve problems and have demonstrated leadership skills including the ability to direct changes to existing routines or practices to meet changing organizational needs.
• Successful candidate will have a record of accomplishment in building durable working relationships in a matrix organization enhancing the physician and clinical department experience by developing and implementing streamlined, customer-friendly revenue cycle processes.
• Must have excellent written, oral, and interpersonal communication and relationship development skills to educate and interact with all levels of professionals.Additional Information
  • Requisition ID: 2019-R0257367
  • Schedule: Full-time
  • Market: Catholic Health Initiatives - National Office About UsWe are excited to share that CHI was named as one of Americas Best Employers 2019, by Forbes. Clickhereto learn more.Chances are, youre here because youre looking for a career offering greater opportunity, challenge and fulfillment. Were confident youll find all three at CHI. As one of the nations largest nonprofit health systems, we offer a wealth of careers across more than 101 hospitals in 18 states. Our faith-based health system welcomes you to share in our mission of building healthier communities, whether as a surgeon in the operating room or an administrator in a conference room. When you work in a supportive environment with like-minded professionals, wonderful things happen. Learn MoreEqual Opportunity EmploymentConsistent with our Core Values, Catholic Health Initiatives employers are EEO/AA/M/F/Vets/Disabled Employers. Qualified applications will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identification, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected characteristic

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