Claims Business Analyst

Claims Department Operational Data Analyst

To design, produce, and analyze Claims Department operational data in support of department objectives and goals. To provide organizational and technical support for the analysis, design, configuration, and documentation of Partnership's computer systems, and technical and problem resolution support to the systems user community. Utilize knowledge of numerous applications, databases, information systems, statistical tools and analytical principles to monitor and analyze information related to department operations.

Responsibilities

• Creates and runs all reports that are required from retro system configuration updates to identify all impacted claims for Recovery of monies or for adjustments to previously paid claims.
• Serve as a liaison for Claims to Configuration, Contracting, and Finance.
• Maintains in-depth knowledge of Partnership systems from a technical and end-user perspective.
• Performs analysis, design, configuration, and testing of assigned systems.
• Uses various resources to troubleshoot and resolve system issues.
• Tests and takes part in implementation of new releases and upgrades.
• Analyzes new systems and functionality and makes recommendations to business users and IT.
• Writes processes and procedures.
• Track all recovered monies through the claims process.
• Creates and runs all reports that need to be ran to identify provider trends.
• Performs system audits to ensure the system is behaving as expected.
• Performs internal audits of all Partnership Provider contracts 90 days post implementation.
• Run ad hoc reports as requested.
• Prepares monthly summary of System audits.
• Prepares quarterly summary of Contract audits.
• Monitor health plan policies and procedures and assist with documenting Claims related business requirements and decisions that result from configuration and other change driven sources.
• Participates in system upgrade / update testing as needed.
• Develops short and / or long-term resolutions by identifying root causes using reporting and other data files available.
• Troubleshoot and perform research on medium to moderately complex claims processing issues and projects.
• Provide recommendations on the design of claim payment system configuration.
• Serve all stakeholders through continuous monitoring and auditing of claim processing, educational and problem-solving support.
• Maintain regular and consistent contact with operations management, clinical leadership, and appropriate health plan leaders.
• Analyze, interpret, and recommend updates to policy and procedures applicable to managed care reimbursement payment methodologies using payment rules and requirements from sources such as CMS, California State Medi-Cal, and DHCS.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education and Experience

Associates degree in related field preferred; Minimum of two years healthcare experience, preferably in managed care environment; or equivalent experience and training that would provide the knowledge and acquired skills and abilities listed above.

Special Skills, Licenses and Certifications

Experience with Health Rules Payer, or similar claims payment system, and knowledge of Business Intelligence or similar reporting software preferred.

Performance Based Competencies

Demonstrates aptitude for acquiring new technical skills in data reporting and database support. Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills. Excellent written and oral communication skills. Ability to work on multiple assignments, prioritize work, and meet established timelines.

Work Environment And Physical Demands

Ability to use a PC with standard software packages and a 10 key calculator. More than 70% of work is spent in front of a video display monitor. When required, ability to move, care, and / or lift objects of varying sizes weighing up to 25 lbs. Must be able to operate a car for company business.

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HIRING RANGE : $37.22 - $46.53

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The job duties, elements, responsibilities, skills, functions, experience, educational factors and the requirements and conditions listed in this job description are representative only and not exhaustive or definitive of the tasks that an employee may be required to perform. The employer reserves the right to revise this job description at any time and to require employees to perform other tasks as circumstances or conditions of its business, competitive considerations, or work environment change.