Data Analyst, Patient Financial Services

Job Title: Data Analyst

Location: Newark Beth Israel Medical Ctr

Department Name: Patient Financial Services

Req #: 0000232971

Status: Salaried

Shift: Day

Pay Range: $52,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year

Pay Transparency:

The above reflects the anticipated annual salary range for this position if hired to work in New Jersey.

The compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidate's educational background, skills and professional experience.

Job Overview:

The Data Analyst supports the Patient Access Department Leadership with key operational, and revenue cycle reporting functions. The Data Analyst provides direct and indirect support to management team by analyzing key performance indicators, track and trend data to identify issues, and utilizes findings to improve departmental operations. The Data Analyst will utilize revenue cycle reports to analyze data, research root causes and assist in the development of action plans to improve processes and eliminate the loss of revenue. The role will play a key part in driving the success of the Revenue Cycle KPIs by utilizing data to identify and resolve issues within the Patient Access and overall Revenue Cycle Operations. The Analyst will be a key player in creating action plans to improve processes related to the Revenue Cycle KPIs, will be responsible for creating reports to display their findings as well as tracking results of improvement plans.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree required
• Minimum of 2 years in Revenue Cycle experience
• Knowledge in all aspects of Patient Access workflows
• Advanced Excel experience required
• Medical terminology and computer skills

Scheduling Requirements:

• Shift-8:00am-4:00pm
• Monday-Friday
• Full Time-Day

Essential Functions:

• Utilize system generated reports and create reports as needed to analyze data
• Analyze and audit data to identify issues and areas of opportunity
• Monitors, manages and works system work-queues to ensure operational efficiency and registration accuracy
• Create tracking and trending reports for each KPI
• Provide summary findings to leadership teams when needed
• Assist with creating action plans to address and resolve issues for Process Improvement efforts
• Develop reports to quantify the value and financial risk for each area
• Participate in the Revenue Cycle meetings and report on trends and areas of focus
• Meet with Patient Access leadership to collaborate on areas of risk and revenue loss and develop trending reports associated to each area
• Researches and maintains statistics on all errors or inconsistencies that exist
• Provides recommendations for improvements and assists in implementing improvement plans tracking the status of efforts and following the Plan Do Check Act methodology
• Creates monthly statistical analyses which supports the department performance improvement initiatives
• Prepares, creates and develops reports to support organizational initiatives such as, Revenue Cycle Committee and Denials Task Force contributing to a positive impact on system and department goals
• Manages the distribution of the reports and validates the accuracy and reliability of the data being presented
• Other duties as assigned

Other Duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Benefits and Perks:

At RWJBarnabas Health, our employees are at the heart of everything we do. Driven by our Total Wellbeing promise, our market-competitive offerings include comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees' physical, emotional, financial, personal, career, and community wellbeing.

These benefits and resources include, but are not limited to:

• Paid Time Off including Vacation, Holidays, and Sick Time
• Retirement Plans
• Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Disability and Life Insurance
• Paid Parental Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Student Loan Planning Support
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Wellness Programs
• Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
• Community and Volunteer Opportunities
• Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, and Verizon ....and more!

Choosing RWJBarnabas Health!

RWJBarnabas Health is the premier health care destination providing patient-centered, high-quality academic medicine in a compassionate and equitable manner, while delivering a best-in-class work experience to every member of the team. We honor and appreciate the privilege of creating and sustaining healthier communities, one person and one community at a time. As the leading academic health system in New Jersey, we advance innovative strategies in high-quality patient care, education, and research to address both the clinical and social determinants of health.

RWJBarnabas Health aims to truly make a unique impact in local communities throughout New Jersey. From vastly improving the health of local residents to creating educational and career opportunities, this combination greatly benefits the state. We understand the growing and evolving needs of residents in New Jersey-whether that be enhancing the coordination for treating complex health conditions or improving community health through local programs and education.