Sr. Reimbursement Analyst
New Orleans, LA, United States
Job Type
Full-time
Description
The Sr. Reimbursement Analyst will support activities related to data collection, reconciliation, analysis and reporting for the client data management and reporting team. This position will assist with implementing best practice helping to focus on improved data analytics, reporting standardization and continuous process improvement.
PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
Performs data reconciliation and validation processes
Ensures client data integrity in key internal systems as well as maintaining the process to support the data management and reporting team
Analyze and resolve data integrity issues and manage revisions as needed to best meet internal and customer requirements
Manipulates and analyzes client data from internal system sources
Actively involved in efforts to assess, recommend, troubleshoot, and validate results
Communicates findings in an understandable and actionable manner
Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned
Requirements
POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:
Education :
Bachelor's degree in life science, information science, finance or related discipline required
Master's degree in related discipline preferred
Experience:
Minimum of 3 years in data analytics
Minimum of 3 years inpatient revenue cycle experience
Experience with data visualization tools such as Tableau preferred
Experience with ICD-10 and DRG assignments preferred
Licensure and/or Credentials:
AHIM Medical Coding Certificate preferred (RHIA, RHIT, CCS, etc.)
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Proven and demonstrated knowledge and skills in the use of electronic health record and ICD encoder applications
Knowledge of inpatient reimbursement terms and methodologies
Knowledge of process improvement methodologies (i.e., Lean, Six Sigma)
Conceptual understanding of data flows
Proven and demonstrated advanced skills in the Microsoft Suite applications
Excel to include functions to effectively analyze and organize data (Vlookup, Xlookup, Pivot Tables, etc.)
Strong written and oral communication skills
Self-directed and motivated with strong analytical skills, systematic and orderly planning abilities, and a high attention to detail
Proven ability to manage time and tasks to ensure deadlines are achieved
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Independent, focused individual able to work remotely or on-site
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