Operations Analyst
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Job Location:
La Porte, IA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
8 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Department:
Job Summary
Benefits
As The Operations Analyst at Northwest Health youll join a team and be a part of a culture thats dedicated to providing top quality care to our patients. Our full-time employees enjoy a robust benefits package which may include health insurance 401(k) licensure/certification reimbursement tuition reimbursement and student loan assistance for eligible roles.
Job Summary
The Operations Analyst supports operational and financial performance by identifying process gaps analyzing data trends and collaborating with stakeholders to improve revenue cycle functions. This role investigates workflow issues develops actionable insights and supports system or process enhancements to drive efficiency accuracy and compliance across departments.
Essential Functions
- Analyzes revenue cycle performance metrics to identify root causes of process inefficiencies and recommend improvements.
- Collaborates with cross-functional teams to implement projects that reduce denials improve collections and support overall revenue cycle effectiveness.
- Investigates errors in billing or processing and proposes solutions aligned with system capabilities and business needs.
- Tracks and monitors new and existing service lines providing reporting and insights to stakeholders.
- Leads or supports projects related to process improvement standardization and operational optimization across departments.
- Provides oversight of Industrial Accounts Receivable (AR) billing and collections to ensure timely resolution.
- Applies knowledge of billing policies procedures and regulatory guidelines to ensure compliance.
- Develops documentation workflows and system specifications to support change initiatives.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
- Complies with all policies and standards.
Qualifications
- Associate Degree in Business or Finance required
- Bachelors Degree in Business Finance Healthcare Administration or related field preferred
- 3-5 years of experience in hospital revenue cycle process improvement or project management required
Knowledge Skills and Abilities
- Strong knowledge of revenue cycle operations billing practices and healthcare reimbursement methodologies.
- Proficient in process improvement tools and project management methodologies.
- Ability to analyze data identify trends and present actionable recommendations.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills to collaborate across clinical financial and operational teams.
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and drive cross-functional initiatives.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite data analysis tools and healthcare billing systems.
Required Experience:
IC
About Company
For more than 40 years, CHS has been developing and operating healthcare delivery systems committed to helping people get well and live healthier.
