Revenue Cycle Analyst IV

Sutter Health•San Mateo, CA

About The Position

Supports system's Revenue Cycle strategic objectives, providing long-term financial planning, operational performance analysis, financial feasibility studies, and special purpose reports for senior leadership. Identifies areas for revenue cycle analysis and completes feasibility studies in collaboration with affiliates. Functions as an effective resource to advance the system's Revenue Cycle strategic objectives.

Requirements

Bachelor's in Finance, Accounting, Business or related field
8 years of recent relevant experience.
Knowledge of healthcare administration and reimbursement.
Working knowledge of the healthcare industry and trends (local and national), including new technologies, state databases, and market competitors.
Working knowledge of financial analysis principles, methods, practices, and procedures.
Working knowledge of computerized accounting/financial systems and how they are used in compiling, recording, and maintaining accounting/financial transactions and information.
Critical thinking and analytical skills.
Organization skills and attention to detail.
Displays a customer service focus in all decisions and actions.
Ability to communicate through verbal and written means.
Demonstrates respect for cultural and linguistic differences and promotes an inclusive work environment.
Knowledge in executing Revenue Cycle standards, processes, policies, procedures and service level agreements.
Knowledge of Current Procedural Terminology/Healthcare Procedure Coding Systems and revenue coding.
Knowledge of Revenue Cycle applications, including Electronic Medical Records systems.
Knowledge of principles, methods, and techniques related to compliant healthcare billing.
Accuracy, attentiveness to detail, and time management skills are required.
Ability to use spreadsheet, word processing, statistical, project management, and presentation software applications, preferably Microsoft Suite.

Nice To Haves

Equivalent experience will be accepted in lieu of the required degree or diploma.

Responsibilities

Supports system's Revenue Cycle strategic objectives.
Provides long-term financial planning, operational performance analysis, financial feasibility studies, and special purpose reports for senior leadership.
Identifies areas for revenue cycle analysis and completes feasibility studies in collaboration with affiliates.
Functions as an effective resource to advance the system's Revenue Cycle strategic objectives.
Ability to translate complex financial data and analysis into reports and presentations for the appropriate audience.
Ability to read, comprehend, interpret, and apply policies, procedures, practices, and regulatory and legal requirements.
Ability to prioritize workload to complete assignments accurately and on time, and to meet strict timelines.
Ability to interact and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the performance of required duties.
Demonstrates initiative in providing feedback/input to improve workflow/processes.
Ability to work effectively in a dynamic and fast-paced environment with changing business priorities.
Ability to maintain and work discreetly with confidential information.
Ability to use essential applications and/or databases associated with the role’s duties and responsibilities.
Ability to work in complex regional/ shared service environment with multiple/ matrix reporting relationships.
Ability to participate in planning new or expanded services and managing projects.
Ability to construct complex queries and provide analysis from database computer applications.
Well-developed process design, implementation, and improvement skills.
Aptitude to conceptualize, plan, and implement stated goals and objectives.
Ability to work concurrently on a variety of tasks/projects in a fast-paced environment with identified productivity requirements and with individuals having diverse personalities and work styles.
High-level problem identification/ mitigation/ resolution, analytical, and financial skills.
Ability to communicate ideas both verbally and in writing to interact with others using one-on-one contact and group discussions.