Financial or Bus Analyst Assoc

Job Summary

We are seeking a Business Analyst to join our dedicated team of revenue cycle professionals for our HomeMed-Hospital Billing Team. The preferred candidate will provide comprehensive management reporting of Revenue Cycle unit month end, metrics supporting process control and continuous improvement to Finance, HomeMed clinic and Revenue Cycle management. Extract data from systems, create and maintain a database of reporting information, construct queries, compile and analyze data, create regular and ad hoc reports for presentation to executives, leadership, and staff. Ensure data quality, well-defined metrics, and support ongoing management review. Initiate, recommend, and analyze new or revised computer-based systems and procedures for business. Coordinate implementation, participate in testing, and help support operation of HomeMed revenue cycle computer-based systems. Provide upkeep of the software system related to fee screens, payer contracts, charge codes and billing rules. Facilitate reports related to refunds and transfer of funds to other departments.

Mission Statement

Michigan Medicine improves the health of patients, populations and communities through excellence in education, patient care, community service, research and technology development, and through leadership activities in Michigan, nationally and internationally. Our mission is guided by our Strategic Principles and has three critical components; patient care, education and research that together enhance our contribution to society.

Responsibilities*

Basic Functions and Responsibilities

• Perform month end responsibilities, including, and not limited to, close out the software billing system(s), run all closing reports, balance, and coordinate with finance on month end metrics, accruals, etc. Pull requested metrics for the department of Pharmacy. Report 340B saving to finance.
• Run reports based on industry wide metrics and report out to Hospital Billing.
• Perform monthly bank reconciliation and CC reconciliation. Coordinate with finance regarding issues/questions.
• Prepare and submit all patient refunds to AP with supporting documentation.
• Prepare and submit all payer refunds to AP with supporting documentation.
• Add charge codes (new or updated) with pricing/quantity/contract information.
• Update contracts for all payers as needed/yearly.
• Maintain billing options and Per diem rules for Payers.
• Add/Manage payers in billing software.
• Research and facilitate resolution of technical issues in billing software.
• Create pump charges for all non-returned pumps. Coordinate with HomeMed for returns etc.
• Run and update all productivity reports daily.
• Prepare all Journal Entries and send to finance.
• Any other projects assigned by management.
• Identify, resolve, and communicate problems and barriers to manager.

Required Qualifications*

• Bachelor's degree in health administration, Business Administration, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Meticulous, good organizational skills, strong analytical/problem solving/investigative skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of the organization.
• Knowledge of Durable Medical Equipment billing in the past 5 years.
• Familiarity with Lean practices, quality improvement initiatives, and work planning procedures.
• Ability to work autonomously.

Desired Qualifications*

• Knowledge of insurance contracts. Experience with payer reimbursement methodologies (Medicaid, Medicare and Commerical) preferred.
• Knowledge of University policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of health care reimbursement, finance, or accounting.
• Strong skills in spreadsheet applications such as Excel.

Modes of Work

Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes .

Additional Information

What Perks and Benefits Can You Look Forward to?

• 2:1 match on retirement savings
• Excellent medical, dental, and vision coverage starting on day one of employment.
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid holidays
• Flexible schedule with 100% remote work option

Background Screening

Michigan Medicine conducts background screening and pre-employment drug testing on job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent job offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background screenings. Background screenings are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Report Act. Pre-employment drug testing applies to all selected candidates, including new or additional faculty and staff appointments, as well as transfers from other U-M campuses.

Application Deadline

Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.

U-M EEO/AA Statement

The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

Job Detail

Job Opening ID

253198

Working Title

Financial or Bus Analyst Assoc

Job Title

Financial or Bus Analyst Assoc

Work Location

Michigan Medicine - Ann Arbor

Ann Arbor, MI

Modes of Work

Mobile/Remote

Full/Part Time

Full-Time

Regular/Temporary

Regular

FLSA Status

Nonexempt

Organizational Group

Exec Vp Med Affairs

Department

MM Rev Cycle (PTO)

Posting Begin/End Date

8/15/2024 - 8/30/2024

Career Interest

Finance