Business Analyst

Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield; Little Rock (AR); Remote; USD 72,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Business Analyst to enhance operational efficiency through analytical insights and system audits. This role is pivotal in identifying improvement initiatives and ensuring data integrity within healthcare processes. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills and a background in business or technology, contributing to a collaborative environment focused on enhancing customer satisfaction. If you thrive in a dynamic setting and are passionate about making a difference in healthcare, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or five years of relevant experience required.
• Minimum three years of analysis and research experience needed.

Responsibilities

• Support business operations through analytical work and audits.
• Ensure operational data integrity and provide system knowledge.

Skills

Analytical Decision Making

Collaborative Communications

Critical Thinking

Customer Relationship Management (CRM)

Data Analysis

Problem Solving

Time Management

Written Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science

Bachelor’s degree in Healthcare Management

Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics

Tools

Claims Processing Systems

Customer Service Systems

Financial Systems

Job description

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Applicants must be eligible to begin work on the date of hire. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. ARKANSAS BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD will NOT sponsor applicants for work visas in this position.

Arkansas Blue Cross is only seeking applicants for remote positions from the following states:

Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Kansas, Louisiana, Minnesota, Mississippi, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia and Wisconsin.

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Job Summary

The Business Analyst supports business operations by performing analytical work requiring root cause analysis and/or audits of existing business processes, procedures and/or systems for the purposes of identifying and executing improvement initiatives. Testing and documentation of system(s) is critical in this role. Incumbent is responsible for ensuring operational data integrity, ease of use, proper functionality and consistency with set objectives.

Requirements

EDUCATION

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Computer Science, Healthcare Management, Mathematics or related field. In lieu of degree, five (5) years' health related and/or contact center non-clerical experience with an insurance, managed care, healthcare or technology related organization will be considered. (Type of experience is dependent upon functional area who has job opening).

Experience

Minimum three (3) years' analysis and/or research experience with a complex system technology.

Possess in-depth knowledge of insurance and/or contact cent technology systems such as claims processing, marketing, membership, enrollment, customer service, financial and provider systems. OR applicable Masters in related field with minimum one (1) years' experience.

Minimum two (2) years' progressive knowledge and experience performing operational function related to the position preferred. For example: If this role is in the Claims area, preference will be given to those with at least two (2) years of claims knowledge and experience.

Essential Skills & Abilities

Critical thinking

Interpersonal relationships

Prioritization

Interpersonal communication

Decision making

Learning quickly

Mathematical reasoning

Oral comprehension

Problem sensitivity

Analyze information

Report creation

Report presentations

Strategic approach

Systems analysis

External communication

Organizing

Planning activities

Written expression

Problem solving

Oral communications

Time management

Writing

Documenting/recording information

Written comprehension

Mathematics

Report processing

Objectives oriented

Identifying trends

Skills

Analytical Decision Making, Collaborative Communications, Continued Learning, Critical Thinking, Cross-Functional Communications, Cross-Functional Planning, Customer Relationship Management (CRM), Data Analysis, Documenting/Recording Information (Inactive), Information Interpretation, Interpersonal Relationship Management, Mathematical Reasoning, Mathematics, Object Recognition, Oral Communications, Problem Sensitivity, Strategic Planning, Systems Analysis, Time Management, Writing, Written Communication

Responsibilities

Demonstrates a high level of understanding of the software and configuration options, and be able to communicate the value of these features to users, Identifies trends and provides feedback to improve systems and processes to enhance customer satisfaction and engagement with the software, Manages and prioritizes customer issues; identifies and escalates critical issues, as necessary, Performs other duties as required, Serves as key communication point to troubleshoot, research and resolve more complex, escalated questions/ issues within the software, while providing system knowledge and expertise; and consistently providing status updates for active issues for both the customer and internal team, Stays abreast of healthcare industry and continually expand knowledge and expertise of software offerings to remain a reliable source to customers and to be able to communicate the value of software features to users, Utilizes multiple internal systems, resources and software to understand and research possible solutions, and document all customer communication, Willingness to travel in service region, estimated 10%

Certifications

Security Requirements

This position is identified as level three (3). This position must ensure the security and confidentiality of records and information to prevent substantial harm, embarrassment, inconvenience, or unfairness to any individual on whom information is maintained. The integrity of information must be maintained as outlined in the company Administrative Manual.

Segregation of Duties

Segregation of duties will be used to ensure that errors or irregularities are prevented or detected on a timely basis by employees in the normal course of business. This position must adhere to the segregation of duties guidelines in the Administrative Manual.

Employment Type

Regular

ADA Requirements

2.1 General Office Worker, Semi-Active, Campus Travel - Someone who normally works in an office setting or remotely, periodically has lifting and carrying requirements up to 40 lbs and routinely travels for work within walking distance of location of primary work assignment as essential functions of the job.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Research, Analyst, and Information Technology

• Industries

  Insurance

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