Financial Clearance Data Specialist

Department:

10286 Revenue Cycle - PFS: Quality and Analytics

Status:

Full time

Benefits Eligible:

Yes

Hours Per Week:

40

Schedule Details/Additional Information:

Monday- Friday 6:00 Am- 5:00 PM Flex

During training period, an 8am start will be in place.

Ideal candidate will have STRONG Excel knowledge.

Major Responsibilities:

• Proactively gathers process and operational data, performs data analysis, and presents analysis to executive leaders.
• Monitors and analyzes daily system/department performance and statistics to ensure tools and systems are functioning as expected. Proactively shares findings with Revenue Cycles leaders to ensure financial and/or performance targets are achieved.
• Develops and maintains KPI dashboards and monthly/yearly performance reporting.
• Monitors PFS system tools, reports and dashboards to proactively detect and resolve system or performance issues, shares findings with executive/finance leadership team members and develops recommendations/actions plans as needed. Collaborates and consults with Information Technology teams to ensure proper system tools/resources are functioning as appropriate. Reports identified system issues via service ticket and communicates with team on progress/status and requests/tests system enhancements.
• Modifies staff license/security templates and access requests to support department needs. Creates new user profiles in the appropriate systems for department new hires. Handles daily functionality and maintenance of Revenue Cycle processes and tools that are deemed mutually beneficial to collection endeavors.
• Manages and makes adjustments within department for equipment/template/access needs. Develops new ad hoc reports and templates for respective areas of responsibility to optimize the performance or enhance reporting capabilities for Revenue Cycle leaders.
• Meets with leaders to scope, plan and complete new projects, system build and reports for strategic planning and goal setting. Completes all daily, weekly and month end reports for leadership using multiple host systems and web based applications. Facilitates system upgrade testing and strategic planning for technical and process improvements and efficiencies.
• Assists leadership to assess workforce needs based on analysis/forecasting using system reports and data to drive staffing efficiencies. This includes analysis and review of all agency/system performance reporting. Assists leadership in optimization, providing recommendations thru data Intel on said reports.
• Conducts ongoing analysis and measures key performance indicators for Quality Assurance to drive results to target. Serves as a liaison between Operations, HIT and department leaders/vendor contacts to ensure strong partnerships in development, implementation or enhancement of system tools/processes.

Licensure, Registration, and/or Certification Required:

• None Required.

Education Required:

• Bachelor's Degree (or equivalent knowledge) in Business or related field.

Experience Required:

• Typically requires 5 years of experience in revenue cycle. Ideal candidate will have STRONG Excel knowledge.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required:

• Ability to proactively develop strategic/ tactical plans, prioritize needs and effectively manage resources.
• Proven ability to guide individuals and groups toward desired outcomes, setting high performance standards and delivering quality services.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to work independently with limited guidance or direction.
• Working knowledge of all aspects of revenue cycle with a focus on billing and collections.
• Consistent commitment to continuous improvement.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• Exposed to a normal office environment.
• Operates all equipment necessary to perform the job.

This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.

Pay Range

$26.10 - $39.15

Our Commitment to You:

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:

Compensation

• Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
• Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
• Incentive pay for select positions
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

Benefits and more

• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program

About Advocate Health 

Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.