Compliance Data Analyst - Billing/Coding

Harris Health System, Inc.; Bellaire (TX); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Harris Health System seeks a Compliance Data Analyst to drive data integrity and regulatory adherence across hospital billing processes in a large acute care network. You will transform complex data into insights, design monitoring programs, and support accurate reimbursements through robust reporting and audits.

Experience with healthcare billing, data analytics tools such as ACL Analytics and MS Office is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Informatics or related field, or 4 years analytics experience with data extraction and health informatics.
• MBA, MSA, or MHA preferred.

Responsibilities

• Drive data integrity and regulatory adherence across hospital billing processes.
• Design continuous monitoring programs and robust reporting.
• Perform audits to validate coding and billing compliance.
• Support reviews to ensure timely hospital reimbursements.

Skills

Data analytics

HIPAA compliance

SQL

Excel

Auditing

Healthcare billing

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Informatics or other business related field

MBA or MHA preferred

Tools

ACL Analytics

MS Visio

MS Project

MS Office

Job description

Harris Health is the public healthcare safety-net provider established in 1966 to serve the residents of Harris County, Texas. As an essential healthcare system, Harris Health champions better health for the entire community, with a focus on low-income uninsured and underinsured patients, through acute and primary care, wellness, disease management and population health services. Ben Taub Hospital (Level 1 Trauma Center) and Lyndon B. Johnson Hospital (Level 3 Trauma Center) anchor Harris Health's robust network of 39 clinics, health centers, specialty locations and virtual (telemedicine) technology. Harris Health is among an elite list of health systems in the U.S. achieving Magnet® nursing excellence designation for its hospitals, the prestigious National Committee for Quality Assurance designation for its patient-centered clinics and health centers and its strong partnership with nationally recognized physician faculty, residents and researchers from Baylor College of Medicine; McGovern Medical School at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth); and The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center.

At Harris Health, we prioritize the well-being of our most valuable asset--our people--ensuring a culture of compassion, collaboration and excellence in serving Harris County's most in need. With integrity and accountability at our core, we commit to 'leading with love', embodying our dedication to quality care, education, and a steadfast respect for every individual's contribution to our mission.

Job Summary

The Compliance Data Analyst drives data integrity and regulatory adherence by leveraging advanced analytics and auditing methodologies. This role transforms complex data into actionable insights, designs continuous monitoring programs, and ensures compliance through robust reporting and risk analysis. By combining technical expertise with clear communication, the analyst supports strategic decision-making and strengthens organizational compliance frameworks. The analyst will also support reviews of targeted areas to assume timely billing process, correct hospital reimbursements and perform random audits to validate compliance with coding and billing requirements. Experience with hospital (facility) billing in a large acute care hospital setting is preferred.

Minimum Qualifications

• Degrees / Work Experience: Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Informatics or other business related field (Or) Four (4) Years Work Experience with reporting and analytics with data analysis extraction and manipulation of health informatics in lieu of Bachelor's degree. Training experience with databases and reporting required. (Healthcare experience preferred)
• Master of Business Admin, MSA, or MHA preferred

Licenses & Certifications

• Certified Public Accountant or Certified Data Analyst (ACDA or IDEA) (Preferred)
• Certified Professional Biller (CPB) or Certified Professional Coder-Payer (CPC-P) (Preferred)

Communication Skills

• Verbal/Written: Above Average Verbal Communication (Heavy Public Contact)
• Exceptional Verbal (Public Speaking)
• Writing/Correspondence
• Writing/Reports

Proficiencies

• MS Access; MS Excel; MS Word; Personal Computer; Typing

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Analytical, Mathematics, Medical Terminology, Research, Statistical, Transcription, Other; ACL Analytics, Data extraction and analysis

Work Schedule

Flexible; Eligible for Telecommute

Other Special Requirements

• Experience in some of the following areas: healthcare, data analytics, experience with the following software applications: ACL Analytics, MS Office Professional, MS Visio, MS Project

Equipment Operated

• PC/Fax Machine/Copier/Phone with high degree of proficiency in Excel, Word, and Access or data analytics tool