Senior Operations Analyst

Athenahealth, Inc.; Chennai District; Hybrid; INR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Commuter support

Employee assistance programs

Tuition assistance

Employee resource groups

Dog-friendly offices

Job summary

athenahealth in Chennai, India, seeks a Senior Operations Analyst to drive revenue cycle operations across authorization, AR, and related workflows. This hybrid role reports to the Operations Manager and aligns with healthcare operations and life sciences processes.

The role emphasizes accurate work, process improvements, and collaboration with internal teams to ensure service continuity and quality standards across client deliveries.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience.
• 3 to 6 years of experience in healthcare operations or revenue cycle management.
• Experience with Revenue Cycle Management (RCM), Accounts Receivable (AR), and authorization workflows.
• Experience with life sciences or healthcare-related 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 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 and 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

Operations analytics

Revenue cycle management

Accounts receivable

Authorization workflows

Healthcare operations

Life sciences workflows

Data analysis

Communication

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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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

Our vision:

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 talented employees — 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 collaborative workspaces — some offices even welcome dogs.

We also encourage a better work-life balance for athenistas with our flexibility. While we know in-office collaboration is critical to our vision, we recognize that not all work needs to be done within an office environment, full-time. With consistent communication and digital collaboration tools, athenahealth enables employees to find a balance that feels fulfilling and productive for each individual situation.

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