EDI Business Analyst
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The EDI Business Analyst Specialist designs, implements, supports, and validates practice and provider constructs within the clearinghouse. This position includes monitoring of data feeds and related loads to ensure systemic risks are identified and corrected across all Pediatrica Health Group practices.
Success in this position includes assisting in the growth and maintenance of our clearinghouse solutions by researching industry changes and data sets, analyzing data trends, identifying areas of opportunity, and aiding in the implementation of these enhancements. Ideal candidates have a naturally analytical way of thinking, can quantitatively and qualitatively analyze information, are process-oriented, and enjoy research and team collaboration., Clearinghouse & EDI Operations
- Design, implement, support, and validate practice and provider constructs within the clearinghouse.
- Monitor data feeds and related loads; identify and correct systemic risks before they impact claims or revenue. Develop and maintain a professional relationship with the clearinghouse partner and their staff.
- Research industry changes and data sets, analyze data trends, and support the implementation of clearinghouse enhancements.
Process Analysis & Optimization
- Work closely with RCM leadership and staff to evaluate business processes, anticipate requirements, identify improvement opportunities, and develop and implement optimization strategies.
- Stay current on the latest medical billing processes and guidelines to identify claim-editing, fee-schedule, and systemic changes for implementation.
- Perform gap and issue analyses, root-cause assessments, and resolution planning.
- Adapt policy-related documentation to requirements and conduct refinement analysis to ensure solutions meet business needs.
Collaboration & Communication
- Conduct meetings and presentations to gather critical information, share ideas and findings, and effectively communicate insights and plans to cross-functional team members, with a focus on IT relationships.
- Create detailed reports and present data to stakeholders; influence stakeholders and work closely with them to determine acceptable solutions.
Testing, Projects & Documentation
- Perform system integration testing and user acceptance testing (UAT).
- Assist with project management, including developing project plans and monitoring performance to ensure initiatives are prioritized based on business needs and requirements and that deliverables are on track for timely completion.
- Update, implement, and maintain department procedures and documentation.
Requirements
- Deep knowledge and understanding of professional claims processing and adjudication in the healthcare and health insurance industry.
- Well-versed in revenue cycle management compliance, claim edits, rejections, and loop and segment errors.
- Demonstrated knowledge of EDI document types, including 837, 277CA, 834, 835, TA1, 999, 820, and NCPDP D.0.
- Superior analytical and conceptual thinking skills; strong technical skills.
- Strong planning, organizational, and time-management skills.
- Excellent verbal and written communication and documentation skills.
- Advanced proficiency with Microsoft applications, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
- Familiarity with relational databases (SQL) preferred.
- Maintains strict confidentiality and full HIPAA compliance.
- Collaborative, dependable, and adaptable to changing priorities and workflows., * Bachelor's degree in health information management, business, information systems, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience, preferred.
- 5+ years of experience as a business analyst or EDI analyst in a healthcare practice setting, preferred.
- Experience with eClinicalWorks or a comparable practice management/EHR system, preferred.
- Experience with pediatric or multi-specialty, multi-entity billing environments is a plus., While performing this job, the associate may need to stand, walk, sit, handle objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear. The associate must occasionally lift or move up to fifteen pounds. Required vision abilities include close, distance, and peripheral vision; depth perception; and the ability to adjust focus. Occasional travel may be required. Manual dexterity is required to operate desktop computers or laptops. The employee may be exposed to varying weather conditions.