Senior Revenue Cycle Analyst

divh2Senior Revenue Cycle Analyst/h2pThis role is an operational and technical analyst, supporting the revenue cycle functions of Northwestern Medicine. The Revenue Cycle Senior Analyst position will partner with hospital and professional billing business owners across the revenue cycle to identify and analyze the root cause of user and system issues, develop efficient workflows, and implement technology solutions within the revenue cycles operating systems./ppDocumentation of policies, procedures, and subsequent workflows/issue resolution. Historical data extraction for risk, trending, and forecasting analysis. Quality and productivity metrics for internal vendor assessment. Liaison between revenue cycle operations, IT, finance, and various Northwestern Medicine departments./ppDetermine opportunities for process and metric improvement via workflow improvement, automation, or increased workflow efficiency. Implement strategic changes to revenue cycle systems and operational workflows to affect metric driven change for health network. Analyze enterprise-wide data and provide explanations and recommendations to executive team. Independently lead revenue cycle change initiatives, including but not limited to, overseeing team members, compiling and executing workplans, and reporting progress and results. Coach junior colleagues for advanced skillsets, especially in data management, process improvement, and system capabilities and configurations./ph2Qualifications/h2pBachelors degree, or equivalent relevant experience in addition to the positions minimum requirements. Demonstrated expert of multiple revenue cycle operations and technical tools to supporting each function. Expert ability to break down revenue cycle KPIs, data, and functions and recommend strategy for and/or implement improvement opportunities. Works with low manager supervision to independently complete assigned projects with high quality results and in timely manner. Expert in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook) and electronic health record software and demonstrated production of high-quality deliverables. Demonstrated progressive success in previous roles, including but not limited to presenting findings, results, and recommendations to executive leadership. Certified in Epics Resolute Hospital Billing, Professional Billing, and/or clarity platforms. Works well in a team environment. Certified in an Epic revenue cycle application within 6 months of hire./pp5+ years in working with Revenue Cycle applications in support of revenue cycle operations. 2+ years of training junior staff and fostering a team environment. Proven ability to determine recommended strategy and implement plans with high quality, measurable, and repeatable results. Working knowledge of SQL, Tableau, and/or IIS platforms./ph2Additional Information/h2pNorthwestern Medicine is an equal opportunity employer (disability, VETS) and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation or any other protected status./ppBackground Check/ppNorthwestern Medicine conducts a background check that includes criminal history on newly hired team members and, at times, internal transfers. If you are offered a position with us, you will be required to complete an authorization and disclosure form that gives Northwestern Medicine permission to run the background check. Results are evaluated on a case-by-case basis, and we follow all local, state, and federal laws, including the Illinois Health Care Worker Background Check Act./ppArtificial Intelligence Disclosure/ppArtificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position, however, all employment decisions will be made by a person./ppBenefits/ppWe offer a wide range of benefits that provide employees with tools and resources to improve their physical, emotional, and financial well-being while providing protection for unexpected life events. Please visit the Benefits section to learn more./ppSign-on Bonus Eligibility: Internal employees and rehires who left Northwestern Medicine within 1 year are not eligible for the sign on bonus. Exception: New graduate internal employees seeking their first licensed clinical position at NM may be eligible depending upon the job family./p/div