Remote Revenue Cycle Analyst

$62,400 - $87,360/Yr

APR Consulting - Santa Barbara, CA

Full-time - Entry Level

Remote - Santa Barbara, CA

Administrative and Support Services

About the position

The Revenue Cycle Analyst plays a critical role in enhancing staff productivity and ensuring high-quality work within the revenue cycle management process. This position involves analyzing workflows, identifying error trends, and providing recommendations for performance improvement. The analyst collaborates with operational leadership to develop efficient processes and training solutions while ensuring compliance with applicable regulations.

Responsibilities

• Identifies error trends from data obtained through claims review, telephone calls, written correspondence, payments posting and/or reconciliation, and configuration and system rules or builds set up.
• Researches, analyzes, reports, and tracks issues proactively and comprehensively.
• Analyzes workflows and processes to discover and report inefficiencies, ensuring that employees' activities meet business requirements and goals.
• Prepares reports and analyzes findings for operational leadership decision support.
• Recommends and assists in the development and delivery of appropriate training solutions based on data analysis according to standards and guidelines.
• Works closely with operational leadership to manage the resolution of issues, ensuring accurate and timely data input.
• Develops best practices for maintaining and reporting on issues.
• Acts as a resource to medical group clinicians and staff for coding, compliance, and billing questions, staying current on regulations.
• Utilizes LEAN methodology for constant efficiency improvements.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Healthcare Administration, or related field, or equivalent education/experience.
• 2 years of recent relevant experience in revenue cycle management.

Nice-to-haves

• General knowledge of Current Procedural Terminology (CPT), International Classification of Diseases-9 (ICD-9), and Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System (HCPCS).
• Knowledge of coding and billing practices in a multi-specialty group clinic.
• Familiarity with government billing regulations, including Medicare, Medicare Managed Care, and Medi-Cal/Medicaid.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Skilled in problem analysis and resolution.
• Ability to develop effective working relationships within and outside the organization.

Benefits

• Competitive pay rate of $30 - 42/hr DOE
• Remote work option
• Flexible working hours from 8 AM - 5 PM, Mondays - Fridays
• Opportunity for professional development and training