UMH Sparrow Health System - Revenue Cycle Analyst II

Job description

Job Opportunity
Job ID: 56220
Positions Location: Lansing, MI Job Description General Purpose of Job: To
Description:
Positions Location: Lansing, MI
Job Description
General Purpose of Job:
To support the optimization of the revenue cycle by preparing, analyzing, and interpreting key performance indicators (KPIs) across all revenue cycle functions. This role facilitates continuous process improvement through data-driven insights, collaboration with revenue cycle teams, and coordination with clinical and administrative departments that influence financial outcomes. The Analyst ensures alignment with organizational goals to enhance efficiency, compliance, and reimbursement performance within the health system.
Essential Duties:
This job description is intended to cover the minimum essential duties assigned on a regular basis. Team members may be asked to perform additional duties as assigned by their leader. Leadership has the right to alter or modify the duties of the position.
• Independently resolve charging-related errors in Epic work queues across multiple service lines.
• Identify charging issues, analyze impact, and recommend solutions to expedite claims adjudication and reduce revenue loss.
• Build, maintain, and optimize charge-related master files
• Assist with design, build, and testing of Epic rules and optimization and actively participate in upgrades, workflow enhancements, and go-lives.
• Conduct variance and reimbursement analysis; prepare reports and escalate payer discrepancies with recommendations.
• Track regulatory and payer-mandated charge capture changes; implement updates with oversight.
• Support audits, ad hoc reporting, and charge optimization initiatives
• Partner with payer contracting, coding, billing, compliance, IT, finance, and clinical stakeholders to understand upstream/downstream revenue impacts.
• Act as subject matter expert for providers and team members on charge entry and workflows.
• Develop training materials and deliver peer-to-peer or department-level training sessions.

Job Requirements
General Requirements • None
Work Experience • See Education.
Education • Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or closely related field required and minimum three (3) years of experience in healthcare finance required; OR Associate degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or closely related field required and minimum five (5) years of experience in healthcare finance required. • Master's degree in Business, Healthcare Administration, Science, Economics, Finance or related field, preferred.
Specialized Knowledge and Skills • Strong verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills. • Strong organization and time management skills and ability to handle multiple priorities. • Strong critical thinking, analytical and problem solving skills with a focus on supporting process improvements • Ability to work in a collaborative team environment. • Proficiency with Microsoft Office products, Excel, Word, Powerpoint. • Strong understanding of revenue cycle operations and Epic charge capture workflows. • Familiarity with payer contracts, reimbursement methodologies, and financial variance reporting.
University of Michigan Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.
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Job Family
Administrative/Clerical
Requirements:
Shift Days
Degree Type / Education Level Associate
Status Full-time
Facility Sparrow Hospital
Experience Level Under 4 Years