Managed Care Analyst I

University Health; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Truman Medical Center in Kansas City, MO is seeking a Managed Care Analyst I to support the department's day-to-day activities. The role involves processing inquiries, analyzing data, and delivering insights to management.

The candidate should have a finance-related bachelor degree and strong Excel and MS Office skills; excellent communication and customer service are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance or related field.
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient in MS Office with Excel for data analysis.
• Graphic presentation skills.
• Attention to detail is essential.
• Excellent communication, oral and written.
• Strong customer service skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in teams or independently.

Responsibilities

• Support the Managed Care Department activities.
• Receive, investigate, and process in-house and payor inquiries.
• Maintain contract databases and contract files for internal and external parties.
• Run reports, perform data analysis, and summarize results for management.

Skills

Critical thinking

Problem solving

Data analysis

Microsoft Excel

Communication

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance or related field

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

Managed Care Analyst I101 Truman Medical Center

Job Location: NorthpointKansas City, Missouri

Department: Managed Care

Position Type: Full time

Work Schedule: 8:00AM - 5:00PM

Hours Per Week: 40

This position is responsible for supporting the Managed Care Department activities. The Analyst will receive, investigate, and process in-house and payor inquiries. The Analyst will be responsible for customer service/provider service resolution, maintaining key contract databases and contract files to both internal and external parties, as appropriate. The position will run various reports, perform data analysis, and summarize results for management.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Finance or related field.


• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills


• Proficient in use of Microsoft Office product, including higher level knowledge with Excel spreadsheets for data analysis purposes.


• Graphic presentation skills


• Ability to demonstrate attention to detail


• Excellent communication skills, oral, written and by use of telephone


• Excellent customer service skills


• Ability to work collaboratively in a team setting or independently as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

• Health care experience with contracting knowledge and terminology


• Strong typing, written and verbal communication skills.


• Minimum of two years' experience in conducting research (preferred related to managed care operations in hospital, health system, or healthcare operations).