Senior Business Analyst - Access and Revenue - Healthcare (Finance)

Senior Business Analyst - Access and Revenue - Healthcare

We are seeking a strategic and detail-oriented Senior Business Analyst to lead initiatives that optimize patient access and revenue cycle performance across our healthcare organization. This role will serve as a critical liaison between clinical operations, finance, IT, and patient services-leveraging data-driven insights to improve financial outcomes, streamline workflows, and enhance patient experience.

Hiring Range: $98,120/yr to $125,000/yr - commensurate with experience.

Key Responsibilities

Data Analysis & Insights

• Analyze patient access metrics (e.g., scheduling, registration, eligibility verification) and revenue cycle KPIs (e.g., denials, collections, AR days)
• Develop dashboards and reports to monitor performance trends and identify areas for improvement
• Conduct root cause analysis on revenue leakage, access bottlenecks, and payer issues
• Demonstrates high proficiency in the technical aspects of Patient Access, Accounts Receivable, and Financial Accounting to support financial operations by analyzing data, identifying trends, and driving strategic initiatives to optimize revenue cycle performance and financial reporting.

Strategic Planning & Optimization

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and implement process improvements in scheduling, registration, billing, and collections
• Support initiatives to enhance front-end accuracy and reduce claim denials
• Evaluate and recommend technological solutions to improve access and revenue workflows

Reporting & Communication

• Present findings and recommendations to senior leadership with clear visualizations and actionable insights
• Translate complex data into business-friendly language for stakeholders across departments
• Maintain documentation of business requirements, process maps, and change management plans

Stakeholder Engagement

• Partner with IT, finance, clinical teams, and third-party vendors to align systems and processes
• Lead or support projects related to EHR upgrades, payer contract changes, and regulatory compliance
• Serve as a subject matter expert on access and revenue cycle best practices

Qualifications

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in business, Finance, Healthcare Administration, or related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Certifications required and minimum of five years' experience in the following Epic applications: Access Data Model, Revenue Data Model, Cogito and Cogito Fundamentals.
• Minimum five years' data analysis experience with respect to identifying and defining source data using and writing SQL or data profiling tools. SQL queries experience required.
• Proven track record of driving measurable improvements in access and revenue performance

Skills & Competencies

• Strong proficiency in data analysis tools (e.g., Excel, SQL, Tableau, Power BI)
• Deep understanding of healthcare revenue cycle operations and payer reimbursement
• Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

Pay Range:
$96,196.00 - $144,295.00

The above information is intended to indicate the general nature and level of work required in this position. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive description of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of those assigned to this job.

We offer a competitive Total Rewards Program. Eligibility for benefits is dependent on factors such as position type and FTE. Benefit-eligible employees qualify for benefits beginning on the first of the month following one month of employment. Vancouver Clinic offers medical, dental, vision, life insurance, AD&D, long term disability, health savings account, flexible spending account, employee assistance program, and multiple supplemental benefits (voluntary life, critical illness, accident, hospital indemnity, identity theft protection, legal services, etc.). We also offer a 401k retirement plan, with employer contributions after your first year of employment. Benefits-eligible employees accrue PTO and Personal Time based on hours worked and State worked, totaling 120 hours in the first year for full time staff and 200 hours in the first year for full time supervisors and above, increasing in subsequent years. PTO and Personal Time accruals are pro-rated by FTE/hours worked. Non-benefits eligible employees will accrue Personal Time based on hours worked and State worked. Employees will also enjoy up to six paid holidays per year, depending on schedule. Contact your recruiter for more information.

Vancouver Clinic is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Vancouver Clinic does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, disability, veteran, military status, religion, age, creed, national origin, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by local, state, or federal law.

Vancouver Clinic is an alcohol and drug-free workplace. Offers are contingent on successful completion of background screen and immunization requirements.