Lead Analyst, PFS Informatics-Patient Accounting

University Medical Center of El Paso

$75K — $95K *
Healthcare
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of experience with financial information systems in healthcare.
  • Bachelor's degree in information systems or related field.
  • Proficiency in data analysis and Microsoft Excel; familiarity with data visualization tools like Power BI or Tableau.
  • Strong understanding of payer contracts and reimbursement methodologies.
  • Demonstrated leadership and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

  • Perform advanced analysis on revenue cycle performance to optimize reimbursement.
  • Collaborate with various departments to enhance data-driven decision-making.
  • Monitor and manage contracts to ensure compliance with regulations and expected outcomes.
  • Lead projects and manage resources across a multi-entity healthcare system.
  • Support implementation and ongoing system administration for financial information systems.

Benefits

  • Work in a multi-entity healthcare system environment for diverse experiences.
  • Opportunity to impact operational processes and revenue capture strategies.
  • Collaborative work culture engaging with leadership across various departments.
  • Emphasis on professional development and coaching associates.
Full Job Description
Job Summary

Performs advanced analytical, operational, system, and contract management support functions for the business office across a multi-entity healthcare system including all hospitals and hospital-based clinics. Optimizes revenue cycle performance ensuring accurate payer reimbursement and supporting contract configuration and monitoring to align expected reimbursement with actual financial outcomes. Partners with leadership, Revenue Integrity, Patient Access, Health Information Management (HIM), Information Technology, and Payer Relations to drive data-driven decision-making, enhance revenue capture, and ensure compliance with contractual and regulatory requirements.

Minimum Job Requirements:

Work Experience:

Five years of extensive experience with financial information systems within a healthcare environment. Experience in implementation and support systems required. Prior programming experience preferred.

License/Registration/Certification:

None.

Education and Training:

Bachelor's degree in information systems or related field required.

Skills:
  1. Effective written and oral communications skills for establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with all levels of hospital personnel.
  2. Demonstrated ability to support multi-entity healthcare systems, including hospitals and hospital-based clinics
  3. Broad understanding of newer information technologies related to healthcare computing and operational processes.
  4. Strong leadership, planning, and organizational skills.
  5. Strong technical skills and familiarity with current information systems management concepts and terminology.
  6. Advanced proficiency in data analysis, reporting tools, and Microsoft Excel.
  7. Experience with contract modeling tools and data visualization platforms (e.g., Power BI, Tableau).
  8. Ability to handle stressful situations and multiple tasks. Ability to lead projects and manage resources effectively.
  9. Strong knowledge of payer contracts, reimbursement methodologies, and regulatory requirements (CMS, Medicaid, Commercial payers)
  10. Must be self-motivated, analytical, a good troubleshooter, and goal oriented.
  11. Ability to coach and develop associates, maximizing performance based on mutual agreement of measurable performance objectives and methods for tracking performance

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