Revenue Cycle Hospice Invoicing Specialist - Remote at Optum

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As the Revenue Cycle Analyst you will perform all revenue cycle reporting and analysis for revenue cycle leadership, operational teams, and accounting. This analysis consists of daily, weekly, monthly, ad ad-hoc reports using real-time data and information (financial, statistical and other data). The results of the analysis are then used to provide revenue cycle leadership and operations management (DVPs and other operations management) with real-time feedback. As the Revenue Cycle Analyst, you will have no direct report staff and solicits feedback from both Decision Support leadership and VP of Revenue Cycle.

You'll enjoy the flexibility to work remotely * from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges.

Primary Responsibilities

• Perform financial and reimbursement analysis to ensure accurate reimbursement and billing compliance
• Conduct data mining to compile reports and provide healthcare analytics support for decision-making related to AR inventory reduction, denial management, and operational improvements
• Compile and prepare data for use in forecasts, budgets, modeling, and analysis as requested
• Compile statistical data for internal reports and regulatory agencies
• Assist in creating a data warehouse with needed information (process started; work with IT to complete)
• Collaborate with the revenue cycle team to regularly measure and improve business performance
• Produce daily, weekly, and monthly revenue cycle reports in a timely, accurate, and consistent manner
• Work with revenue cycle leadership to develop key performance indicators and improve reporting
• Prepare variance analysis on under-performing agencies/PODs related to days unbilled, production issues, etc., and suggest operating improvements
• Maintain excellent communication with supervisor, revenue cycle management personnel, and home office personnel
• Actively participate in Monthly Operational Review meetings
• Complete ad-hoc analysis projects as required (problem payer work, issue resolution, collection effectiveness measures, etc.).
  
  

You'll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree
• 2+ years in a healthcare-related field
• 2+ years in relevant Professional Accounting/Financial Analysis experience
• Demonstrate superior analytical skills, both financial and statistical
• Demonstrated a natural sense of urgency in all actions
• Demonstrated ability to use modern accounting and financial software platforms and databases
• Demonstrated solid proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Proven solid oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Ability to work alongside other management personnel to achieve high levels of operating performance.
• Demonstrated ability to influence other personnel to produce improved operating outcomes.
• Self-starter and self-motivated, able to consistently demonstrate these qualities in a fast-paced environment.
• All employees working remotely will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group's Telecommuter Policy
  
  

Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with us, you'll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives. The hourly pay for this role will range from $14.00 to $27.69 per hour based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.

Application Deadline: This will be posted for a minimum of 2 business days or until a sufficient candidate pool has been collected. Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.

At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone-of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location and income-deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups and those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes - an enterprise priority reflected in our mission.

UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.

UnitedHealth Group is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.