Business Applications Analyst, Revenue Cycle

Job Description

The Business Applications Analyst requires expertise and knowledge in system development and support as it relates to Revenue Cycle functions across a multi-facility health system. Core responsibilities of the Business Applications Analyst include analysis, design, testing, training, implementation, maintenance and support of Revenue Cycle systems. The Business Applications Analyst also applies business knowledge and expertise to promote the use of integrated application solutions while maintaining best practice standards. In addition, the person filling this role will work with stakeholders, end users, software vendors and project team members to deliver system solutions and resolve application issues.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES :
Design, build, validation, implementation, and maintenance of Revenue Cycle application software using Cerner build tools

Provides ongoing analysis, training and functional support for Revenue Cycle applications

Creates and maintains detailed test plans and scripts. Participates in testing efforts and ensure issues are identified, tracked, reported and resolved in a timely manner

Understands report qualifications and provides guidance with report development

Identifies and implements system solutions that support improved workflows, reduces manual intervention, eliminates rework and increases efficiencies related to Revenue Cycle

Manages incidents and requests that have been assigned through the IT Service Management System which includes the change management process

Develops and maintains clear, understandable documentation to describe design decisions, build requirements and troubleshooting steps

Updates system and support documentation as necessary to reflect changes to application design and functionality

Job Requirements

The qualified candidate will have experience in the following areas :

Minimum 5 years healthcare experience as an Analyst, or in an equivalent role, required

Experience in one or more of the following revenue cycle functions required: Patient Accounting, Patient Access, Charge Capture or Patient Financial Services

Prior experience configuring revenue cycle vendor-supplied software required

Experience with CDM structure for professional and technical charges and methodology that supports charge capture within Cerner applications required

Experience with Cerner Millennium Fundamentals preferred

Experience with Cerner Millennium: Building & Maintaining Patient Accounting preferred

Experience with Cerner Millennium: Building & Maintaining Charge Services preferred

Minimum Education Required/Preferred :
Bachelor’s degree, or equivalent professional experience, required

Knowledge, Skills, and Competencies :
Knowledge of Patient Accounting integration with Lawson, 3M, MedeAnalytics and MedAssets

Demonstrated knowledge of automated Revenue Cycle functions in a multi-facility healthcare delivery system that includes Hospitals and Ambulatory Surgery Centers

Knowledge of Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) formats

Proven abilities in workflow improvement, issue resolution and root cause analysis

Effective communication skills when developing project specifications, identifying issues and communicating resolution

Ability to translate technical requirements and procedures into well-implemented application solutions

Hands on experience gathering and documenting user requirements, performing design/build, writing/executing test scripts and performing ongoing maintenance and support

Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite and Cerner application build tools