Remote Revenue Cycle Process Improvement Analyst

University of Chicago Medicine; Burr Ridge (IL); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible remote

Job summary

UChicago Medicine in Burr Ridge, IL seeks a Revenue Cycle Process Improvement Analyst to lead cross-functional process improvements across the revenue cycle. The role emphasizes data-driven decision-making, root-cause analysis, and collaboration with IT, clinical, and administrative partners to accelerate cash flow and reduce errors.

The position requires strong analytical abilities, proficiency in Excel, and Epic experience.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of progressive experience in healthcare revenue cycle
• 2+ years of experience in process improvement, analytics or similar role
• 2+ years of Epic experience in a leadership or analyst role
• Experience conducting root cause analysis
• Experience across billing, coding, claims management, denials, accounts receivable, and charge capture
• Understanding CPT, ICD-10, HCPCS coding standards, clearinghouses, and payer portals
• Advanced proficiency with Excel and data analysis
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Microsoft Office proficiency, especially PowerPoint, Excel, and Word
• Ability to learn proprietary data systems and sources

Responsibilities

• Lead and support continuous improvement projects; identify process breakdowns and root cause with diverse methods
• Monitor KPIs to measure impact of changes; course-correct as needed
• Analyze current processes to identify inefficiencies; create process maps and SOPs
• Collaborate with cross-functional leaders to gather requirements and implement solutions
• Promote change management; provide training and communication for new processes
• Other duties assigned

Skills

Excel proficiency

Data analysis

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Presentation skills

Project management

Change management

Stakeholder engagement

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelors degree preferred

CRCR certification required or within 3 months

Project Management certification (PMP, CAPM) preferred

Epic Certification preferred

Tools

Epic

Job description

UChicago Medicine in Burr Ridge, IL seeks a Revenue Cycle Process Improvement Analyst to lead cross-functional process improvements across the revenue cycle. The role emphasizes data-driven decision-making, root-cause analysis, and collaboration with IT, clinical, and administrative partners to accelerate cash flow and reduce errors.

The position requires strong analytical abilities, proficiency in Excel, and Epic experience.