Business Analyst, Analytics

Med-Metrix•Parsippany-Troy Hills, NJ

About The Position

The Business Analyst is responsible for assisting the management team in monitoring financial data and related processes that contribute to the successful operations of Med-Metrix In addition, the Business Analyst is responsible for translating business requirements into both high-level and detailed functional specifications. Candidates must be able to work at a detailed level while maintaining the big picture of the overall division goals. Other responsibilities include compiling comprehensive reports for clients, data mining and analysis, and providing support for the day-to-day operations.

Requirements

Bachelors Degree in finance, accounting, computer science, business or similar discipline or at least two years of experience in a similar position in the healthcare industry.
2 years experience with Power BI and Tableu
Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, including complex formulas, pivot tables, pivot charts, pivot formulas
Functional knowledge of databases and SQL or professional experience using a major programming language.
Experience working with customer support/client issue resolution management
A thorough understanding of best practices for efficiently working with very large data sets in Excel
Knowledge of insurance company practices regarding reimbursement
Strong interpersonal skills, ability to communicate well at all levels of the organization
Strong problem solving and creative skills and the ability to exercise sound judgment and make decisions based on accurate and timely analyses
High level of integrity and dependability with a strong sense of urgency and results oriented
Excellent written and verbal communication skills required
Gracious and welcoming personality for customer service interaction
Must possess a smart-phone or electronic device capable of downloading applications, for multifactor authentication and security purposes.

Responsibilities

Prepare recurring daily/weekly/month reports and dashboards to address and support key business functions and initiatives
Perform monthly and ad hoc cash goal analyses
Translate business requirements into both high-level and detailed functional specifications
Query and analyze client data to find/understand trends and their financial impact
Maintain a thorough working knowledge of client specific data, including payer mix, insurance and financial classes, patient access system details, data timing issues, and other issues of specific importance to each client
Support day-to-day operations with ad-hoc analysis
Communicate and collaborate with other team members and clients to develop solutions as needed
Compile comprehensive and accurate client facing reports on a timely basis
Analyze and solve problems quickly and thoroughly
Other duties as assigned
Use, protect and disclose patients’ protected health information (PHI) only in accordance with Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) standards
Understand and comply with Information Security and HIPAA policies and procedures at all times
Limit viewing of PHI to the absolute minimum as necessary to perform assigned duties