HB Coding Strategic Data Analyst (Remote - Must reside in IL, IN, IA, MO, or WI)
About The Position
The HB Coding Strategic Data Analyst transforms complex coding, revenue cycle, operational, and financial data into actionable insights that support performance, compliance, and strategic decision-making across Northwestern Medicine’s Hospital Billing Coding operations. The role connects data, technology, and operational leadership by providing analysis and reporting to support efficient workflows, revenue cycle performance, coding quality, productivity, and organizational goals. The analyst develops and manages reports, dashboards, performance metrics, and analytics to help coding leadership identify outpatient trends, measure outcomes, evaluate operational effectiveness, and make informed decisions. The position also collaborates with stakeholders on reporting, workflow optimization, technology enhancements, and process improvement. It uses data analytics, Epic, and other reporting tools to support operational excellence, organizational growth, high-quality patient care, and financial stewardship. This is a 100% remote position. Candidates must reside in Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Missouri, or Wisconsin.
Requirements
- Associate’s degree in health information management, health informatics, or a related field, or equivalent education and relevant experience.
- Three years of data analytics experience.
- Working knowledge of key performance indicator management.
- Microsoft Office proficiency, including advanced Excel functions.
- Experience with Epic and computer-assisted coding technology.
- Membership in AHIMA or AAPC.
- Applicable Epic reporting certification required at hire or within six months.
- Demonstrated attention to detail and accuracy, critical thinking, clear written and verbal communication, effective collaboration, ability to manage competing priorities, and accountability.
Nice To Haves
- Acute care revenue cycle experience.
- Project management experience.
- Healthcare coding analytics experience.
- Experience with Epic Cogito, Reporting Workbench, Slicer Dicer, or applicable Epic reporting.
- Dashboard development and data visualization experience.
- Budget, productivity, and quality analysis experience.
- Bachelor’s degree in health information management, health informatics, or a related field, or equivalent education and relevant experience.
- RHIA coding credential.
Responsibilities
- Serve as the primary analytics resource for Coding Leadership, turning coding, revenue cycle, operational, and financial data into insights for strategic and operational decision-making.
- Develop, maintain, and enhance dashboards, scorecards, KPIs, routine reports, and ad hoc analyses covering productivity, quality, accounts receivable, budgets, vendor performance, and workflow outcomes.
- Analyze coding and revenue cycle data to identify trends, risks, variances, and improvement opportunities, and provide actionable recommendations.
- Communicate analytical findings through clear reports, presentations, and visualizations for stakeholders.
- Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to resolve issues, support reporting needs, and achieve organizational objectives.
- Use Epic, computer-assisted coding (CAC) technology, Power BI, Microsoft applications, and reporting tools to evaluate system functionality, validate business requirements, coordinate user acceptance testing and post-implementation validation, and optimize operational performance.
- Coordinate coding technology activities, including documenting workflows, supporting upgrades and troubleshooting, managing IS ticket documentation and status reporting, and serving as a subject matter expert for Epic and CAC workflows.
- Lead and support reporting, technology, and continuous improvement initiatives by applying project management principles, strengthening data integrity, documenting requirements and decisions, and streamlining departmental workflows.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Competitive benefits, including tuition reimbursement, loan forgiveness, and 401(k) matching.
- A range of benefits supporting physical, emotional, and financial well-being and protection for unexpected life events.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
