Overview
Top candidates will have two years of progressive experience in healthcare financial analysis, managed care contracting, or healthcare revenue cycle.
The Business Systems Analyst II will provide support in technical and process development areas for the purpose of enduring stability in business operations while also increasing efficiency and effectiveness through review, design, evaluation and implementation. This position is not responsible for providing care to patients.
As a patient-focused organization, University of Utah Health exists to enhance the health and well-being of people through patient care, research and education. Success in this mission requires a culture of collaboration, excellence, leadership, and respect. University of Utah Health seeks staff that are committed to the values of compassion, collaboration, innovation, responsibility, integrity, quality and trust that are integral to our mission. EO/AA
Corporate Overview: The University of Utah is a Level 1 Trauma Center and is nationally ranked and recognized for our academic research, quality standards and overall patient experience. Our five hospitals and eleven clinics provide excellence in our comprehensive services, medical advancement, and overall patient outcomes.
Responsibilities
Essential Functions
Reviews and analyzes user requirements to develop detailed functional specifications.
Provides report development for business operations including design, validation, implementation and completion stages.
Tests all results and suggest viable solutions and include system changes to meet specifications for owner, audience, definitions, frequency and estimation of cost before implementation.
Builds queries and tests data to tie into metrics while identifying data location sources to determine data collection system creative narrative (pseudo code).
Ties sample reports and record testing to the system and period end data stability and sign off.
May review user approval criteria, permissions, and job scheduling.
Completion of the data, maintenance, and revisions may include final sign off by business owner as required by area of assignment.
Designs and maintains database queries which includes posting reusable sharable queries and organizes in the repository.
May migrate data collection system from one environment to the other which may include SQL reporting services front end or VB NET with SQL tables, MS Access front end with local or SQL tables and data warehouse cubes.
Generates and/or produces reports as necessary.
Knowledge / Skills / Abilities
Ability to analyze systems, recommend workflow adjustments and identify opportunity for business improvements.
Ability to research, compile and document data, business processes and workflow.
Ability to investigate and resolve operational issues.
Ability to analyze and document business requirements.
Ability to identify, gather and prepare statistical data.
Ability to prepare training materials, desk procedures and manuals.
Ability to facilitate training on existing processes and procedures.
Ability to participate in testing and documentation cycles.
Ability to participate in implementations and prepare internal communications.
Demonstrates effective organizational, multi-tasking, interpersonal and communication skills.
Working knowledge of PC skills including word processing, spreadsheet and database applications.
Qualifications
Required
- Bachelor's degree in a related area or equivalency.
Qualifications (Preferred)
Preferred
Understanding of Hospital/Professional Billing and Epic
Understanding of Fee Schedule’s and reimbursement rates across a variety of payers and service types.
Able to Analyze reimbursement, of specific service lines, healthcare programs, and medical procedures.
Expert level knowledge of Excel
Working knowledge of reimbursement methodologies used in hospital, physician, and ancillary contracting.
Working Conditions and Physical Demands
Employee must be able to meet the following requirements with or without an accommodation.
- This is a sedentary position that may exert up to 10 pounds and may lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. This position involves sitting most of the time and is not exposed to adverse environmental conditions.
Physical Requirements
Listening, Sitting, Speaking
Multi-lingual Candidates Welcomed
To inquire about this posting, email: [email protected]
EEO Statement
University of Utah Health Hospitals and Clinics, a part of The University of Utah, values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and patients from all backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education and quality healthcare for historically underrepresented students and patient populations.
All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply. Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.
University of Utah Health Hospitals and Clinics, a part of The University of Utah, is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran's status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.
To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability, please contact the University of Utah Health Hospitals and Clinics Human Resources office at 801-581-6500. If you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity (OEO). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator's office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at:www.utah.edu/nondiscrimination/
Online reports may be submitted atoeo.utah.edu/
The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Hospitals and Clinics Human Resources at (801) 581-6500 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or Hospitals and Clinics Human Resources at (801) 581-6500 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.
This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.
Requisition Number 85501
Reg/Temp Regular
Employment Type Full-Time
Shift Day
Work Schedule M-F 8:00 - 5:00
Clinical/Non-Clinical Status Non-Clinical
Location Name Business Services Building
Workplace Set Up Hybrid
City SALT LAKE CITY
State UT
Department COR ISC 10Z PAYER REL&CONTRACT
Category Information Technology
Workplace Set Up Hybrid
