Revenue Cycle Business Analyst - Stockton, CA

Here, your performance, your ideas, your unique analysis will combine with a rich assortment of contributors to understand and shape the health care system. At UnitedHealth Group, you'll work with a team that has the creativity and passion to help build new health care solutions that meet emerging market needs. You'll get the opportunity to work with an elite team that goes beyond the usual analysis; they dig deeper knowing our goal is nothing short of transforming health care. Does the challenge of utilizing your analytical abilities on vital projects towards a larger strategic mission excite you? As a Business Analyst, you'll have the opportunity to provide data analysis to support, compile and report key information for operations and business objectives. This is a position that affords you the ability to drive processes and improvement initiatives. By gathering and documenting business requirements and utilizing your sharp analytical skills to fulfill the needs of the business and / or clients, you will have an impact on healing the health care system. Some people would call you a data geek, but at UnitedHealth Group that passion turned into information is used for decisions made by leadership. This is a challenging role that creates an opportunity to grow and develop while doing your life's best work.(sm) Primary Responsibilities:

Gather and document business requirements
Analyze and interpret data to identify trends, patterns and opportunities for the business and clients
Communicate analysis and interpretation to appropriate audience
Produce, publish and distribute scheduled and ad-hoc client and operational reports relating to the development and performance of products, processes and technologies

Required Qualifications:

Bachelors degree in Business, Finance, Health Administration, related field or equivalent work experience
2 years of revenue cycle experience
1 year of experience in business / finance including analysis experience with a solid understanding of data storage structures
1 year of experience with project methodology (requirements, design, development, test and implementation)
Intermediate level of proficiency with PC based software programs and automated database management systems (Excel, Access, PowerPoint)
Experience in analysis of hospital accounts receivable, payer trends
Experience gathering requirements from the client / business and documenting
Experience in analysis of business process and workflow and providing an evaluation, benchmark and / or process improvement recommendations
Ability to communicate analysis including trends and opportunities to clients and the business
Ability to problem solve including multiple priorities and research conflicting and / or inaccurate data
Health care isn't just changing. It's growing more complex every day. ICD10 replaces ICD9. Affordable Care adds new challenges and financial constraints. Where does it all lead? Hospitals and health care organizations continue to adapt, and we are a vital part of their evolution. And that's what fueled these exciting new opportunities.
 
Optum360 is a dynamic new partnership formed to exemplify our unique expertise. As part of the growing family of UnitedHealth Group, we'll leverage all our resources to bring financial clarity and a full suite of revenue management services to health care providers nationwide. If you're looking for a better place to use your passion and your desire to drive change, this is the place to be. It's an opportunity to do your life's best work.(sm)
 
 
Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.
 
UnitedHealth Group is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.
 
 
Job Keywords: Patient accounting, billing, hospitals, clinics, accounts receivable, Excel, Stockton, California, CA