Billing Analyst

Medical Group Business Services

Full Time

78237BR

Job Summary

Functions independently with full understanding of all components of the revenue cycle. Completes complex projects of diverse scope and / or portions of large projects. The Billing Analyst works with the Asst. Director of Systems and Operations in identifying, analyzing, resolving, and communicating issues (often complex) within the APeX (EPIC) and other Vendor related software products (including Optum Claims Manager). The Billing Analyst will work directly with and be a resource to the Systems and Operations teams, the other units within MGBS, the FPRMO, IT, and the departments when necessary.

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Department Description

Medical Group Business Services (MGBS) is responsible for the professional fee billing and collections for approximately 25 divisions in the School of Medicine. MGBS collects approximately $1B annually and takes ownership for continuing to find ways for the Divisions to ensure charges are captured and increase payments.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related area or four years of relevant experience
• Three or more years of relevant progressive experience
• Thorough knowledge of the practices, procedures, and concepts of the healthcare revenue cycle and its component operations, including billing, collections, charge capture, contractual adjustments, third-party reimbursements, and cash management.
• Thorough understanding of the issues, processes, reporting instruments, metrics, analytics, and other tools and techniques involved with measuring and analyzing the revenue cycle.
• Detail oriented, with proven ability to effectively manage time, see tasks and projects through to completion, organize competing priorities, and effectively address complex, urgent issues as they arise.
• Skills in common database, spreadsheet and presentation software.
• Strong communications skills, with the ability to interpret and convey complex clinical finance information in a clear, concise manner. Ability to prepare compelling and informative reports and presentations.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to evaluate the effectiveness of workflows and systems and propose innovative solutions.
• Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively on complex projects in a team environment with staff from a wide variety of business and clinical areas.
• Proven ability to work with managers, serving as a technical resource, providing recommendations and advice on regulatory changes, and industry trends and developments in revenue cycle management.

Preferred Qualifications

n/a

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Organization

Health

Job Code and Payroll Title

007589 REVENUE CYCLE HC ANL 3

Job Category

Accounting / Finance, Financial, Support Services

Bargaining Unit

99 - Policy-Covered (No Bargaining Unit)

Employee Class

Career

Percentage

100%

Location

Emeryville, CA, Flexible (combination of onsite and remote work), Hybrid

Shift

Days

Shift Length

8 Hours

Additional Shift Details

M-F