Senior Operations Analyst

Athenahealth India; Chennai District; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

athenahealth India is seeking a Senior Operations Analyst to support revenue cycle operations across authorization, AR, and related workflows. This hybrid role is based in Chennai, India, reporting to the Operations Manager, with responsibilities spanning data analysis, process adherence, and cross-team collaboration.

The role emphasizes improving productivity through AI-supported tooling, driving continuous improvement, and ensuring compliance with internal standards and client expectations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in any relevant field or equivalent practical experience.
• 3 to 6 years of experience in healthcare operations, revenue cycle management, or a related business process environment.
• Experience in Revenue Cycle Management (RCM), Accounts Receivable (AR), and authorization workflows.
• Experience working with life sciences or healthcare-related operational processes preferred.
• Strong understanding of healthcare operations, billing cycles, claims follow‑up, or payment resolution workflows.
• Ability to analyze operational data, identify patterns, and support process improvement.
• Proficiency with common business tools such as spreadsheets, workflow trackers, and reporting systems.
• Clear communication skills for coordinating with internal teams and documenting work accurately.
• Ability to work in a hybrid model from Chennai, India and collaborate effectively across teams.
• Willingness to travel as needed, up to NA% annually.

Responsibilities

• Execute revenue cycle management tasks with accuracy and timeliness across assigned work queues.
• Review and process accounts receivable (AR) work items to support resolution of outstanding claims and payment-related issues.
• Manage authorization-related activities, including validation, tracking, and follow-up to support service continuity.
• Analyze operational data to identify trends, recurring issues, and opportunities to improve workflow performance.
• Coordinate with internal partners to resolve process gaps and support smooth handoffs across teams.
• Maintain documentation and updates related to work status, exceptions, and operational outcomes.
• Support quality standards by following established procedures and escalating issues when needed.
• Apply artificial intelligence (AI) tools when appropriate to improve productivity, organize information, and support faster learning of new workflows and tools.
• Contribute to continuous improvement efforts by identifying opportunities to simplify or streamline routine work.
• Ensure compliance with applicable operational standards, customer expectations, and internal policies.

Skills

Healthcare operations

Revenue Cycle Management

Accounts Receivable

Authorization workflows

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Spreadsheets

Workflow trackers

Reporting systems

Job description

Join us as we work to create a thriving ecosystem that delivers accessible, high-quality, and sustainable healthcare for all.

Role Summary

The Senior Operations Analyst supports revenue cycle operations by driving accurate, timely work across authorization, accounts receivable, and revenue cycle management processes. This hybrid role is based in Chennai, India, and is designed for someone with experience in healthcare operations and life sciences-related workflows. The position will report to the Operations Manager.

Team Summary

athenahealth offers a variety of Revenue Cycle Management services to its clients in supporting their continued revenue growth. Operations teams manage a significant share of the organization’s service delivery and play a key role in maintaining quality, efficiency, and customer outcomes. The Senior Operations Analyst is responsible for executing operational tasks accurately and on time, supporting process adherence, and contributing to steady performance across assigned workstreams. This role works closely with internal teams to support day‑to‑day operations, identify process improvements, and help maintain consistency in client‑facing service delivery.

Essential Job Responsibilities

• Execute revenue cycle management tasks with accuracy and timeliness across assigned work queues.
• Review and process accounts receivable (AR) work items to support resolution of outstanding claims and payment‑related issues.
• Manage authorization‑related activities, including validation, tracking, and follow‑up to support service continuity.
• Analyze operational data to identify trends, recurring issues, and opportunities to improve workflow performance.
• Coordinate with internal partners to resolve process gaps and support smooth handoffs across teams.
• Maintain documentation and updates related to work status, exceptions, and operational outcomes.
• Support quality standards by following established procedures and escalating issues when needed.
• Apply artificial intelligence (AI) tools when appropriate to improve productivity, organize information, and support faster learning of new workflows and tools.
• Contribute to continuous improvement efforts by identifying opportunities to simplify or streamline routine work.
• Ensure compliance with applicable operational standards, customer expectations, and internal policies.

Additional Job Responsibilities

• Assist with training or onboarding support for new team members as needed.
• Participate in team huddles, process reviews, and operational check‑ins.
• Help document recurring issues and recommend practical workflow adjustments.
• Support audit preparation and information gathering for internal reviews.
• Collaborate on special projects related to revenue cycle operations or process improvement.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by leadership.

Expected Education & Experience

Bachelor’s degree in any relevant field or equivalent practical experience.
3 to 6 years of experience in healthcare operations, revenue cycle management, or a related business process environment.
Experience in Revenue Cycle Management (RCM), Accounts Receivable (AR), and authorization workflows.
Experience working with life sciences or healthcare-related operational processes preferred.
Strong understanding of healthcare operations, billing cycles, claims follow‑up, or payment resolution workflows.
Ability to analyze operational data, identify patterns, and support process improvement.
Proficiency with common business tools such as spreadsheets, workflow trackers, and reporting systems.
Clear communication skills for coordinating with internal teams and documenting work accurately.
Ability to work in a hybrid model from Chennai, India and collaborate effectively across teams.
Willingness to travel as needed, up to NA% annually.

About athenahealth

In an industry that becomes more complex by the day, we stand for simplicity. We offer IT solutions and expert services that eliminate the daily hurdles preventing healthcare providers from focusing entirely on their patients — powered by our vision to create a thriving ecosystem that delivers accessible, high-quality, and sustainable healthcare for all.

Our company culture

Our talentedemployees — or athenistas, as we call ourselves — spark the innovation and passion needed to accomplish our vision. We are a diverse group of dreamers and do‑ers with unique knowledge, expertise, backgrounds, and perspectives. We unite as mission‑driven problem‑solvers with a deep desire to achieve our vision and make our time here count. Our award‑winning culture is built around shared values of inclusiveness, accountability, and support.

Our DEI commitment

Our vision of accessible, high-quality, and sustainable healthcare for all requires addressing the inequities that stand in the way. That's one reason we prioritize diversity, equity, and inclusion in every aspect of our business, from attracting and sustaining a diverse workforce to maintaining an inclusive environment for athenistas, our partners, customers and the communities where we work and serve.

What we can do for you

Along with health and financial benefits, athenistas enjoy perks specific to each location, including commuter support, employee assistance programs, tuition assistance, employee resource groups, and collaborativeworkspaces — some offices even welcome dogs.
In addition to our traditional benefits and perks, we sponsor events throughout the year, including book clubs, external speakers, and hackathons.
We provide athenistas with a company culture based on learning, the support of an engaged team, and an inclusive environment where all employees are valued.

Learn more about our culture and benefits here

athenahealth.com/careers
https://www.athenahealth.com/careers/equal-opportunity

United by our mission and driven by our entrepreneurial spirit, our work at athenahealth is collaborative, transformative, and above all, it’s meaningful. Our employees take pride in using technology and data‑driven insights to inspire changes that will make the U.S. healthcare system better for everyone, including your friends, family and maybe even you.