Financial Analyst II

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OCCUPATIONAL SUMMARY – Revenue Integrity

Revenue Integrity Financial Analyst II conducts routine analysis and modeling to assist in the prevention of recurring issues that can cause revenue leakage and/or compliance risks.  This position uses healthcare industry standards and practices to build analytical tools. It requires the analyst to have beginner to intermediate knowledge of the use of a variety of datasets and tools. Both qualitative and quantitative analytic are performed by the analyst to find and report on patterns, insights and trends used by decision makers.  Areas of support include monitoring organization’s charging practices and capture, CDM build and maintenance support, programmatic pricing strategies development and compliance/program objective reviews.  Analyst will participate in the building and preparing standardized and ad hoc reports.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES – Revenue Integrity

1. Produces both standardized and non-standardized, actionable reports that show key performance indicators and variances. Documents process used and communicates findings.
2. Performs basic analysis; averaging, sum and rates. Suggests insights.
3. Pulls data from systems using both established and independently built queries and processes.
4. Ensures all requested data elements are included in the results.  Queries and formulas are tested for accurate results.
5. Investigates and reports inconsistencies or limitations found."
6. Has some knowledge of healthcare concepts when building reports, often provided with appropriate data elements to include when building report.
7. Attends and occasionally sets meetings to gather necessary request requirements.
8. Takes initiative to learn about program and healthcare concepts as they relate to the position. Shares established processes with the team. Expand data tool skills.

REQUIRED

1. Bachelor's Degree preferably in Finance, Economics, Accounting, Business, Public Health or Healthcare Administration or similar field Required
2. Minimum 1 year of experience in decision support role OR relevant advanced degree.
3. Skills in using Microsoft Office products; intermediate level ability with Excel & Access applications.
4. Strong analytical skills with the ability to collect, organize, and analyze significant amount of information with attention to detail and accuracy.
5. Demonstrated professional communication skills in written reports and oral formats.

PREFERRED

1. Experience in healthcare finance role.
2. Master's in Business Administration, Healthcare Administration, or similar role.
3. Strong knowledge of and experience with databases using SQL or other advance system languages.  Adept at creating and managing complex queries.