Revenue Cycle Analyst

LSU Healthcare Network•New Orleans, LA

About The Position

The LSU Healthcare Network is a non-profit, academic, multi-specialty healthcare delivery system dedicated to patient care, research, and education. You can be a part of a progressive healthcare team making a meaningful difference in the care of patients. The LSU Healthcare Network is made up of over 175 healthcare providers – from primary care to specialty care – at several multi-specialty care locations in and around the Greater New Orleans area. The Revenue Cycle Analyst is responsible for generating, analyzing, and interpreting revenue cycle and operational data to support organizational decision-making. This role develops routine and ad hoc reports, monitors key performance indicators, identifies trends and variances, and provides analytical support for revenue cycle operations, payor contract management, and strategic initiatives. To be successful in this role, the individual must be able to perform each essential duty effectively. The qualifications outlined below represent the knowledge, skills, and abilities required. Reasonable accommodations will be made, as needed, to support individuals with disabilities in performing the essential functions of the position.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business Administration, Healthcare Management, or a related field preferred.
Minimum of three (3) years of healthcare financial analysis, revenue cycle, or reimbursement experience required.
Strong understanding of healthcare revenue cycle operations and related workflows.
Knowledge of revenue cycle performance metrics and benchmarking standards.
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and reporting tools such as Crystal Reports or similar applications.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively across all organizational levels.
Strong attention to detail and customer service orientation.

Nice To Haves

Experience in healthcare revenue cycle management and project management preferred.
Understanding of physician revenue cycle processes, including registration, eligibility verification, coding, charge entry, claims management, denial management, cash posting, patient billing, and payor contracting preferred.
Experience with business intelligence tools, data warehouses, or database development preferred.
Experience with EPIC and electronic health record systems preferred.

Responsibilities

Generate routine and ad hoc reports as directed by the CEO and organizational leadership.
Analyze data and provide actionable insights related to revenue cycle performance, operational metrics, and financial outcomes.
Assist with the interpretation and distribution of operational scorecards and performance dashboards.
Monitor key revenue cycle metrics and proactively identify significant variances or trends.
Support payor contract management through data analysis and reporting.
Assist the CEO in evaluating current vendor relationships and potential business partners.
Participate in organizational projects and initiatives requiring data analysis and reporting support.
Contribute to the development and enhancement of business intelligence tools, reporting platforms, and data warehouses.
Utilize reporting and analytics tools including Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, , Access, and other reporting systems.
Compile, maintain, and analyze cash, billing, reimbursement, and accounts receivable metrics to support operational management and performance improvement.