Patient Financial Services (PFS) Systems Data Analyst II - Patient Financial Services

Baxter Health; Mountain Home (AR); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Baxter Health in Mountain Home, AR seeks a non-clinical professional to support the revenue cycle from registration through billing, posting, and collections. The role provides liaison support to the PFS Systems Manager and coordinates software applications, vendors, and payers.

Onsite work is required, with standard daytime hours, Monday through Friday. Ideal candidates have 3–5 years of experience in computer systems maintenance or programming, a strong knowledge of insurance, and proficient

Qualifications

• Education: Associate or Bachelor Degree in Computer Science or related field preferred.
• Three to five years progressive experience in computer systems maintenance and/or programming.
• In-depth knowledge of insurance, Microsoft Office Suite, databases and data analytics tools, Excel, cyberquery and/or ad-hoc report writing experience.
• Must be detail oriented, organized, and conscientious with strong time-management and communication skills.
• Willingness to cross-train in other functional areas and maintain confidentiality per HIPAA.

Responsibilities

• Support revenue cycle processes from registration through billing, payment posting and collections.
• Coordinate with the PFS Systems Manager / Revenue Integrity and support hardware/software installations as directed.
• Assist in system training and ongoing education for Revenue Cycle operations and troubleshoot issues as needed.

Job description

Baxter Health

Mountain Home , AR

Full time , Days , 8AM-4:30PM M-F

Non-Clinical Professionals

This position isrequired to work onsite.

SUMMARY:

To successfully support the revenue cycle process from registration through billing, payment posting, collections and other department data flows. To provide support to the PFS Systems Manager / Revenue Integrity position. Coordinate all support as directed for the Hospital Revenue Cycle, including all software applications, vendors and payers. Assist Information Systems in any hardware or software installations as directed by direct supervisor. Assist as directed in systems training and continuing education for all Revenue Cycle related operations as deemed necessary. Assist and provide troubleshooting skills in any area of concern throughout Revenue Cycle as directed.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Education: Associate or Bachelor Degree in Computer Science or related field preferred. Three to five years progressive experience in computer systems maintenance and/or programming.

Experience: Three to five years progressive experience in computer systems maintenance and/or programming.

Other: In-depth knowledge of insurance. Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, databases and general office equipment, data analytics tools, excel, cyberquery and/or ad-hoc report writing experience. Must be extremely detail oriented, organized and conscientious to ensure high quality work. Excellent time-management and follow-up skills to ensure work deadlines are met. Outstanding communication, presentation and interpersonal skills. Must be a positively contributing team player and possess willingness to be cross- trained in other functional areas. Ability to maintain a high degree of confidentiality with regard to employment data, HIPAA, and departmental operations.

Preferred: Experience on Healthcare Patient Accounting System and knowledge of Contract Management Systems preferred. Experience or ability to reconcile data flow. Preferred knowledge of reconciling data flow between Patient Accounting System, EMR’s and other source systems and vendors. Knowledge of basic coding elements such as DRG’s, CPT’s, HCPCS codes, bill types, etc. preferred. Work well in a team environment. Demonstrate good oral skills and written communication skills, analytical skills and strong interpersonal skills. Knowledge of Excel, Word, Tableau, etc. spreadsheets and pivot table reporting. Knowledge of payer reimbursement systems and payer contracts preferred.

Safety Sensitive Designation:

No

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job with or without an accommodation. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to perform the following: Must have the ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, to solve problems and make decisions. Spend eight (8) hours or more in front of computer, monitor or similar screen utilizing keyboard and/or mouse, daily. Ability to regularly stand and walk, occasionally bend, squat and twist, and occasionally lift up to 10 pounds using proper body mechanics. Must have a keen sense of hearing and visual acuity with or without correction. Must be able to handle critical and highly stressful situations with efficiency and composure.