Revenue Cycle Optimization Analyst (Remote)

UChicago Medicine; Burr Ridge (IL); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

UChicago Medicine is seeking a Revenue Cycle Process Improvement Analyst to drive cross-functional process improvements across the revenue cycle, from scheduling to final payment. You will leverage analytics, system optimization, and methodologies to deliver measurable financial and operational outcomes.

The role requires collaboration with IT, clinical departments, and administrative units, with a mix of on-site and flexible remote work, and a focus on accelerating cash flow while reducing

Qualifications

• 3+ years in healthcare revenue cycle, preferably within a large/complex health system.
• 2+ years in process improvement, quality assurance, analytics, or a 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, AR, and charge capture
• Advanced proficiency with Excel and data analysis
• CRCR certification or must be obtained within 3–6 months
• Epic Certification preferred

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional teams including IT, clinical, and administrative units to improve revenue cycle.
• Identify opportunities and implement effective, sustainable solutions.
• Accelerate cash flow while minimizing errors and inefficiency across the full revenue cycle.

Skills

Healthcare revenue cycle experience

Epic experience

Root cause analysis

Excel & data analysis

Executive communication

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

Epic

Job description

UChicago Medicine is seeking a Revenue Cycle Process Improvement Analyst to drive cross-functional process improvements across the revenue cycle, from scheduling to final payment. You will leverage analytics, system optimization, and methodologies to deliver measurable financial and operational outcomes.

The role requires collaboration with IT, clinical departments, and administrative units, with a mix of on-site and flexible remote work, and a focus on accelerating cash flow while reducing