Senior Revenue Cycle Optimization Analyst”

Thomas Jefferson University; Jefferson Center (PA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Thomas Jefferson University is seeking a Senior Revenue Cycle Optimization Analyst to design enterprise strategies that boost net revenue, reduce leakage, and accelerate cash across the Revenue Cycle Continuum. The role focuses on identifying opportunities to enhance revenue performance through scalable, data‑driven frameworks.

You will leverage Epic and Power BI to identify actionable opportunities, support predictive analytics, and lead cross‑functional initiatives across Revenue Cycle,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Healthcare Administration, Finance, Health Informatics or related field (required).
• Master’s degree (MBA, MHA, MS) preferred.
• 10+ years in revenue cycle, finance, healthcare consulting or performance improvement within a complex health system (required).
• Experience across operations, finance, and IT in matrixed environments.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office and standard project-management software.

Responsibilities

• Execute on Revenue Cycle Value Creation roadmap, identifying opportunities to improve yield and cash.
• Define future-state workflows and operating models aligned to financial goals.
• Leverage Epic and Power BI to identify revenue opportunities.
• Support predictive analytics to inform proactive decision-making.
• Lead cross-functional initiatives focused on revenue cycle improvement.
• Provide guidance to project teams and influence direction without direct reporting.

Skills

Revenue cycle optimization

Data analytics

Power BI

Microsoft Office

Stakeholder engagement

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Healthcare Administration, Finance, or related field

Master’s degree (MBA, MHA, MS) preferred

Tools

Power BI

Excel

Visio

Job description

Senior Revenue Cycle Optimization Analyst

The Senior Revenue Cycle Optimization Analyst serves as a senior individual contributor responsible for designing and advancing enterprise strategies that improve revenue performance across the Revenue Cycle Continuum. The role focuses on identifying opportunities to enhance net revenue, reduce leakage, and accelerate cash through scalable, data‑driven frameworks.

Key Responsibilities

• Execute on the Revenue Cycle Value Creation roadmap, identifying enterprise opportunities to improve yield, reduce leakage, and accelerate cash.
• Define future‑state workflows and operating models aligned to organizational financial goals and system capabilities.
• Leverage Epic and business intelligence tools (PowerBI) to identify actionable revenue opportunities.
• Support development of predictive and trend‑based analytics to inform proactive decision‑making.
• Lead and support a portfolio of high‑value, cross‑functional initiatives focused on revenue cycle improvement.
• Provide structured guidance to project teams and influence direction without direct reporting authority.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to Revenue Cycle, Finance, and executive leadership on complex revenue cycle challenges.
• Facilitate executive‑level discussions, working sessions, and decision‑making forums.
• Support development of data definitions, reporting standards, and performance metrics to ensure transparency and consistency across the enterprise.
• Bridge operational workflows and system capabilities to ensure alignment between design and measurable outcomes.
• Evaluate and support adoption of advanced analytics and automation tools, including AI, to enhance revenue cycle performance.
• Monitor external benchmarks (e.g., HFMA) to inform internal targets and identify leading practices.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Business, Healthcare Administration, Finance, Health Informatics or related field (required). Master’s degree (MBA, MHA, MS) preferred.
• Experience: 10+ years in revenue cycle, finance, healthcare consulting or performance improvement within a complex health system (required).
• Demonstrated success identifying and implementing revenue cycle improvements with measurable financial impact.
• Experience working across operations, finance, and IT in matrixed environments.
• Extensive revenue management knowledge and project planning, workflow analysis, and change‑management experience.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Visio) and standard project‑management software.
• Strong stakeholder engagement, cross‑functional collaboration, and change‑management skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication; superior attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Analytical, quantitative, and problem‑solving abilities; ability to develop appropriate methods to collect, analyze, and report data.

Work Details

• Shift: Workday Day (United States)
• Entity: Thomas Jefferson University
• Location: 1101 Market, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

EEO Statement

Jefferson is committed to providing equal educational and employment opportunities for all persons without regard to age, race, color, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, military status, veteran status, handicap or disability or any other protected group or status.

Benefits

Jefferson offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical (prescription and non‑prescription), supplemental insurance, dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance, short‑ and long‑term disability, flexible spending accounts, retirement plans, tuition assistance, and voluntary benefits. Colleagues also have access to tuition discounts at Thomas Jefferson University and medical insurance for part‑time and adjunct faculty with appropriate service duration.