Business Analyst, Analytics

Job Purpose The Business Analyst is responsible for assisting the management team in monitoring financial data and related processes that contribute to the successful operations of Med-Metrix In addition, the Business Analyst is responsible for translating business requirements into both high-level and detailed functional specifications. Candidates must be able to work at a detailed level while maintaining the big picture of the overall division goals. Other responsibilities include compiling comprehensive reports for clients, data mining and analysis, and providing support for the day-to-day operations. Duties and Responsibilities

• Prepare recurring daily/weekly/month reports and dashboards to address and support key business functions and initiatives
• Perform monthly and ad hoc cash goal analyses
• Translate business requirements into both high-level and detailed functional specifications
• Query and analyze client data to find/understand trends and their financial impact
• Maintain a thorough working knowledge of client specific data, including payer mix, insurance and financial classes, patient access system details, data timing issues, and other issues of specific importance to each client
• Support day-to-day operations with ad-hoc analysis
• Communicate and collaborate with other team members and clients to develop solutions as needed
• Compile comprehensive and accurate client facing reports on a timely basis
• Analyze and solve problems quickly and thoroughly
• Other duties as assigned
• Use, protect and disclose patients’ protected health information (PHI) only in accordance with Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) standards
• Understand and comply with Information Security and HIPAA policies and procedures at all times
• Limit viewing of PHI to the absolute minimum as necessary to perform assigned duties

Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree in finance, accounting, computer science, business or similar discipline or at least two years of experience in a similar position in the healthcare industry.
• 2 years experience with Power BI and Tableu
• Functional knowledge of databases and SQL or professional experience using a major programming language
• Experience with machine learning models (decision tree, xgboost, etcs.) using Python or R preferred
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, including complex formulas, pivot tables, pivot charts, pivot formulas
• Functional knowledge of databases and SQL or professional experience using a major programming language.
• Experience working with customer support/client issue resolution management
• A thorough understanding of best practices for efficiently working with very large data sets in Excel
• Knowledge of insurance company practices regarding reimbursement
• Strong interpersonal skills, ability to communicate well at all levels of the organization
• Strong problem solving and creative skills and the ability to exercise sound judgment and make decisions based on accurate and timely analyses
• High level of integrity and dependability with a strong sense of urgency and results oriented
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills required
• Gracious and welcoming personality for customer service interaction

Working Conditions

• Must possess a smart-phone or electronic device capable of downloading applications, for multifactor authentication and security purposes.
• Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to move around the work area; Sit; perform manual tasks; operate tools and other office equipment such as computer, computer peripherals and telephones; extend arms; kneel; talk and hear.
• Mental Demands: The employee must be able to follow directions, collaborate with others, and handle stress.
• Work Environment: The noise level in the work environment is usually minimal.

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