University of Colorado Medicine (CU Medicine) is the region’s largest and most comprehensive multi-specialty physician group practice. The CU Medicine team delivers business operations, revenue cycle and administrative services to support the patients of over 4,000 University of Colorado School of Medicine physicians and advanced practice providers. These providers bring their unparalleled expertise at the forefront of medicine to deliver trusted, compassionate health care services at primary and specialty care clinics as well as facilities operated by affiliate hospitals of the University of Colorado.
We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Data Analyst to join our team.
This job can be performed 100% remotely and out of state candidates will be considered.
The Senior Data Analyst will identify operational revenue cycle performance improvement opportunities through proactive collection, analysis and interpretation of data and communicate this insight to key decision makers. The individual in this position will participate in new initiatives as a partner in the original and continuous discovery of the link between business process improvement and actionable data. The Sr. Analyst will be tasked with researching and developing investigative and root cause tools and strategies that positively impact operational improvement.
Essential Duties
- Utilize revenue cycle data and statistical methods to provide diagnostic and predictive insight into operational performance based on knowledge of business objectives while proactively suggesting methods of improving operations and implementing methodologies.
- Identify user needs and product requirements for Operational Analytics reporting assets/tools including selection, design, documentation, testing and implementation of products based on these requirements.
- Facilitate strategic decisions through optimized reporting, advanced analytics and proactive discovery.
- Initiate/participate/influence in relevant meetings or presentations to provide subject matter expertise and guidance to executive leadership.
- Support decision makers in using appropriate analytics tools and processes in order to perform advanced data analysis.
- Maintain project plan and priority status for all projects to ensure project timelines are met.
- Perform other duties and assist with special projects as assigned.
Requires a bachelor’s degree in statistics, computer science or business-related field and 7-10 years relevant experience, preferably in a physician billing or hospital environment. An MBA is highly preferred. Must have expert level proficiency in report development using SQL Server Management Studio and Microsoft Excel, with strong working experience in the development of spreadsheets, pivot tables and visualizations. Experience in AthenaIDX is preferred. Experience in STATA, Python or R (or similar data science tool/language); and visualization tools such as Tableau or PowerBI is highly desired. Epic Clarity Certification (in any Clinical and/or Revenue Cycle modules) is a plus. The ability to gather information and understand the context from several sources, analyze this information to draw conclusions and make proactive recommendations to high level decision makers is essential to success. Must have strong project management skills and the ability to ensure project timelines are met. Experience in Six Sigma or similar methods for process improvement initiatives is preferred. The ability to work in a team environment working cohesively with others to achieve goals and initiatives is required. Must be flexible and maintain positive working relationships.
All applications MUST be submitted via our website. In any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.
CU Medicine is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment. We are committed to creating a workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity, and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
CU Medicine is dedicated to ensuring a safe and secure environment for our staff and visitors. To assist in achieving that goal, we conduct background investigations for all prospective employees prior to their employment.
The listed pay range (or hiring rate) represents CU Medicine’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting and is based on evaluation of competitive market data.
A variety of factors, including but not limited to, internal equity, experience, and education will be considered when determining the final offer.
CU Medicine provides generous leave, health plans and retirement contributions which take your total compensation beyond the number on your paycheck. Find information about our benefits here.
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CU Medicine supports a Tobacco Free Workplace Environment which prohibits smoking and the use of tobacco products on CU Medicine property, Anschutz Medical Campus and adjacent business locations.
