Cash Management Analyst - Hybrid - 137557

Under Faculty Practice Revenue Cycle leadership, the Cash Management Analyst is integral in the implementation of AI solutions in the Revenue Cycle space, providing complex support to related projects and initiatives. This front-line supervisor functions independently with a full understanding of all components of the revenue cycle. Completes other complex projects of diverse scope and/or portions of large projects. Performs additional related duties as required.

This position reports up to our Billing Managers and assists with day-to-day management of the billing and/or claims teams. Incumbent is knowledgeable in billing and coding methodologies, payor policies, payor contracts, denial review, etc.

Responsibilities:

• Manages the daily work assignments of the Cash Management team.
• Ensures staff productivity.
• Performs staff quality reviews.
• Identifies and implements Credit Mitigation & Payer Underpayment Tactics through payer research, updating staff workflows, and generating the necessary reporting and documentation to support root-cause analysis and presentation of proposed system enhancement recommendations.
• Identifies front-end Revenue Cycle training opportunities to accelerate revenues/minimize controllable adjustments.
• Automation(AI): Involvement in the build, testing, validation & development of Job Aids. Ongoing evaluation of the tool for accuracy and adjustments to logic and/or Job Aids as necessary to ensure accuracy of the solution.
• Applies dashboards and processes for continuous analysis of complex revenue cycle functions of diverse scope. Audit data input for all components of revenue cycle management.
• Analyzes complex financial data and identifies trends in revenue cycle operations. Summarizes data and presents reports to leadership.
• Liaisons with departments to thoroughly define reporting and information requirements. Identifies data sources, develops and delivers routine and ado reports and presentations. Proposes changes or enhancements to systems to improve reporting capabilities.
• Works proactively with departments across the system to ensure appropriate revenue cycle practices and compliance with internal and external regulations.
• Evaluates revenue cycle workflows to propose improvements in efficiencies and timeliness. Collaborates with and coordinates across departments to design new workflows that maximize revenues.
• Maintains currency with government regulations, reimbursement issues, and other matters having a potential financial impact. Draft changes to systems, policies, and procedures as needed.

• Seven (7) years of related experience, education/training, OR a Bachelor's degree in related area plus three years of related experience/training.

• Thorough knowledge of the practices, procedures, and concepts of the healthcare revenue cycle and its component operations, including billing, collections, charge capture, contractual adjustments, third-party reimbursements, and cash management.

• Thorough understanding of the issues, processes, reporting instruments, metrics, analytics, and other tools and techniques involved with measuring and analyzing the revenue cycle

• Detail oriented, with proven ability to effectively manage time, see tasks and projects through to completion, organize competing priorities, and effectively address complex, urgent issues as they arise.

• Strong skills in report development, dashboard design, and various software tools specific to healthcare revenue cycle management. Skills in common database, spreadsheet and presentation software.

• Strong communications skills, with the ability to interpret and convey complex clinical finance information in a clear, concise manner. Ability to prepare compelling and informative reports and presentations.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to evaluate the effectiveness of workflows and systems and propose innovative solutions.

• Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively on complex projects in a team environment with staff from a wide variety of business and clinical areas.

• Proven ability to work with managers, serving as a technical resource, providing recommendations and advice on regulatory changes, and industry trends and developments in revenue cycle management

• Supervisory experience in leading a Cash Management team/department.

• Experience in Epic greater, particularly in a Cash Management role.

• Strong Analytical skills using tools such as Excel, Intermediate and Above user.

• Must be able to work various hours and locations based on business needs.

• Employment is subject to a criminal background check and pre-employment physical.

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