Sr. Business Analyst, Clinical Operations and Revenue Cycle

Virginia Commonwealth University Health Systems; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 62,000 - 129,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Commonwealth University Health Systems seeks an experienced Senior Business Analyst to provide analysis and business support across healthcare domains, including clinical operations, revenue cycle, and IT coordination with administration, nursing, and medical staff.

The role identifies issues in existing programs and recommends timely solutions, ensuring compliance with applicable regulations. Licensure requirements are not applicable for this position.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five (5) years in healthcare business setting, or minimum of four (4) years in finance, IT, HR, or accounting.
• Experience in data/information analysis, with strong financial and critical thinking skills.
• Advanced level of experience with spreadsheets, databases, and report-writing software.

Responsibilities

• Identify issues in existing programs and recommend effective, timely solutions.
• Ensure compliance with applicable governmental rules and regulations.
• Coordinate work with manager as needed and may lead a team.
• Support clinical operations and revenue cycle initiatives through data-driven insights.

Skills

Data analysis

Financial analysis

Advanced spreadsheet skills

Report writing

Regulatory compliance

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Finance, Information Systems, Accounting, Human Resources, or related field

Master's Degree in Business Administration, Information Systems, Finance, Accounting, Human Resources, or related program

Tools

Cerner EHR

Excel

Databases

Job description

The Business Analyst Senior job provides analysis and business support that may include work in any combination of the following: business and decision analytics, financial planning and management, budget, procurement, general business operations, facilities management, staff supervision, performance improvement initiatives, and/or information technology coordination in collaboration with administration, nursing, and/or medical staff.

The Business Analyst Senior job identifies issues related to existing programs and recommends effective, timely solutions. This role ensures compliance with applicable governmental rules and regulations.Licensure, Certification, or Registration Requirements for Hire: N/A Licensure, Certification, or Registration Requirements for continued employment: N/A

Experience REQUIRED:

• Minimum of five (5) years in healthcare business setting, or minimum of four (4) years in finance, IT, HR, or accounting. Experience in data/information analysis, with strong financial and critical thinking skills.
• Previous experience with compensation, payroll, contracts, business administration, process improvement, data analytics, and/or regulation compliance.
• Advanced level of experience with spreadsheets, databases, and report-writing software.

Experience PREFERRED:

• Seven (7) years of work experience in an academic medical center/hospital/Physician practice or other health care setting.
• Compensation experience in a healthcare organization.
• Previous supervisory work experience.
• Project management experience.
• Previous experience using an Electronic Health Record (EHR) preferably Cerner.

Education/training REQUIRED:

• Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Finance, Information Systems, Accounting, Human Resources, or other job-related program, from an accredited program, or equivalent combination of related experience and education.

Education/training PREFERRED:

• Master's Degree in Business Administration, Information Systems, Finance, Accounting, Human Resources, or job-related program, from an accredited program.

Independent action(s) required:

• Able to conduct analysis and work independently with minimal supervision.
• Coordinates work with manager as needed.

Supervisory responsibilities (if applicable):

• May lead and have oversight for a team.

Additional position requirements:

• May require working early/late hours or weekends.
• May require infrequent day or overnight travel.

Age Specific groups served: N/A

Physical Requirements (includes use of assistance devices as appropriate):

Physical: Lifting less than 20 lbs. Activities: Prolonged sitting, Walking (distance). Repetitive motion: Keyboard, Mouse: Mental/Sensory: Strong recall, Reasoning, Problem solving, Hearing, Speak clearly, Write legibly, Reading, Logical thinking. Emotional: Fast pace environment, Steady pace, Able to handle multiple priorities, Able to adapt to frequent, change

Senior Business Analyst has expertise in Clinical Operations and Revenue Cycle management, focused on improving healthcare processes, optimizing operational efficiency, and enhancing financial performance. Skilled in requirements gathering, data analysis, workflow optimization, and cross-functional collaboration to support clinical and revenue cycle initiatives. Proven ability to translate business needs into actionable solutions, drive process improvements, and leverage data-driven insights to improve patient outcomes, regulatory compliance, and revenue integrity.

Compensation Range

$62,420.80 - $128,772.80

Actual salary offers will be based on several key factors to include relevant work experience, credentials, and qualifications.

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