Business Systems Analyst

Job Description

UW MEDICINE ENTERPRISE WIDE REVENUE CYCLE OPERATIONS has an outstanding opportunity for a PATIENT ACCESS BUSINESS OPERATIONS/SYSTEMS ANALYST

Work Schedule

100% FTE

Days - May also work off hours and weekends

Remote but able to have quick access to multiple sites including both medical centers and UW Medicine Services

POSITION HIGHLIGHTS

The UW Medicine Patient Access Business Operations/Systems Analyst is both a technical and business operational subject matter expert and program Epic systems expert who proactively identifies process and system opportunities by performing in-depth root cause analysis of financial data and technical system languages

DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION

Enterprise Wide Revenue Cycle Operations supports all of UW Medicine Patient Access Hospital Billing Physician Billing Finance Hospital Operations and other related operations that use Epic system functionality

PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Leads the investigation building technical specification documentation system development and implementation of complex Epic system and workflow projects that promote financial operational efficiencies reduce denials decrease overall costs increase application system efficiency increase upfront collections minimize errors improve timely follow-up and billing to ensure overall technical system performance and workflow efficiencies.
• Extract financial data using data analytic tools reviewed at the encounter level as well as across the organization focusing on root cause and recommendation for mitigation to ensure accuracy and sustained system and financial organization metrics are met
• Proactively monitor financial statistics for modeling risk mitigation and error resolution
• Perform financial data analysis to determine organization impacts and mitigation strategies
• Lead financial project management for implementation of new program implementation based off of root cause analysis completed during financial analysis
• Act as quality assurance liaison between Epic application system end users revenue cycle leadership training resources and system developers
• Proactive review of statistical data related to financial programs

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelors degree in Business Healthcare Administration Business or a related field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Professional Certification or License and/or Epic Certification required within 6 months of employment
• At least five (5) years in Patient Access positions as a lead or other similar position where analysis and problem solving skills have been demonstrated.
• Working knowledge of Grand Central Prelude Estimates Reporting Cadence/Scheduling hospital billing systems and other systems related to Patient Access
• Must be willing to travel to Madison Wisconsin for EPIC training and be certified within 90 days of training completion.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may substitute for stated requirements

ABOUT UW MEDICINE WHERE YOUR IMPACT GOES FURTHER

UW Medicine is Washingtons only health system that includes a top-rated medical school and an internationally recognized research center. UW Medicines mission is to improve the health of the publicby advancing medical knowledge providing outstanding primary and specialty care to the people of the region and preparing tomorrows physicians scientists and other health professionals.

All across UW Medicine our employees collaborate to perform the highest quality work with integrity and compassion and to create a respectful welcoming environment where every patient family student and colleague is valued and honored. Nearly 29000 healthcare professionals researchers and educators work in the UW Medicine family of organizations that includes: Harborview Medical Center UW Medical Center - Montlake UW Medical Center - Northwest Valley Medical Center UW Medicine Primary Care UW Physicians UW School of Medicine and Airlift Northwest.

Become part of our team. Join our mission to make life healthier for everyone in our community

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About the UW

Working at the University of Washington provides a unique opportunity to change lives on our campuses in our state and around the world.

UW employees bring their boundless energy creative problem-solving skills and dedication to building stronger minds and a healthier return they enjoy outstanding benefits opportunities for professional growth and the chance to work in an environment known for its diversity intellectual excitement artistic pursuits and natural beauty.

Our Commitment

The University of Washington is committed to fostering an inclusive respectful and welcoming community for all. As an equal opportunity employer the University considers applicants for employment without regard to race color creed religion national origin citizenship sex pregnancy age marital status sexual orientation gender identity or expression genetic information disability or veteran status consistent with UW Executive Order No. 81.

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Applicants considered for this position will be required to disclose if they are the subject of any substantiated findings or current investigations related to sexual misconduct at their current employment and past employment. Disclosure is required under Washington state law.