Data analyst, Radiation Therapy, Front Office Experience

JOB SUMMARY
The Data Analyst at North Mississippi Health Services is responsible for data collection and analysis to support effective clinical and financial performance, especially reimbursement capture. This role requires strong communication, organizational, and analytical skills to complete admissions financial processing and financial counseling for patients, engage effectively with cross-departmental staff, and develop databases and reporting to support analysis of optimization opportunities for patient care and financial performance.
JOB FUNCTIONS
Admission/Financial Counseling:

• Obtains and/or verifies insurance eligibility, benefits and prior authorizations.
• Gathers required signatures on patient paperwork.
• Verifies data/information for accuracy to secure reimbursement for office visits and procedures.
• Schedules appointments/referrals and informs patient.
• Provides financial counseling to patients.
  Information Management:
• Interprets data and analyzes results to meet information and financial needs of the Clinic.
• Performs clinical abstraction from medical record, collects and input essential clinical data to support patient care.
• Utilizes analytical tools to prepare reports for clinical and financial review (i.e. spreadsheets, graphs and budget performance).
• Coordinates the development, testing, implementation, and education of IT systems related to Clinic processes (i.e. SCM, PFM, 3 M, Athena, Aria, etc.).
  Reporting:
• Develops databases for clinical and financial outcomes (as needed/requested).
• Ensures report(s) are accurate and complete based on the requirements.
  Communication:
• Effectively communicates with patients, providers, and payers (as necessary).
  Customer Service:
• Works with clinical staff to coordinate and secure information necessary to admit, bill, and collect reimbursement monies.
  Regulation:
• Adheres to NMHS/NMMC Policies/Procedures/Guidelines.
• Complies with applicable Local/State/Federal procedures, guidelines, regulations and laws.
  
  
  
  QUALIFICATIONS
  
  
  Education
  
• High School Diploma or GED Equivalent . Required
• Associate's Degree in Business, Healthcare, Accounting or related field. Preferred
  
  Licenses and Certifications
  
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  Work Experience
  
• 1-3 years. Minimum of 1 year experience in business, accounting or clinic operations. Preferred
  
  Knowledge Skills and Abilities
  
• Working knowledge of computer competencies in the following applications: Programming, Database, Word Processing, Presentation Software, Spreadsheets, and Graphics; required
• Good written and verbal communication skills; required
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and creative thinking skills; required
• Knowledge of clinical terminology; required
• Must exhibit a high level of initiative, accuracy, diplomacy, and self-direction
• Must accurately and efficiently develop, maintain, and distribute records/reports
• Must be able to prioritize workflow
• Must be able to work independently
• Must efficiently complete multiple tasks
• Must have extensive contact with: patients, family members, financial managers, ancillary personnel, Management Information Services, and other NMHS staff members
• Must have good written and verbal communication skills
• Must reflect a positive, caring attitude toward clients, patients, staff and the public we serve
  
  Physical Demands
  
  A thorough completion of this section is needed for compliance with legal standards such as the Americans with Disabilities Act. The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
• Standing . Constantly
• Walking . Frequently
• Sitting . Rarely
• Lifting/Carrying . Frequently 50 lbs
• Pushing/Pulling . Frequently
• Climbing . Occasionally
• Balancing . Occasionally
• Stooping/Kneeling/Bending . Frequently
• Reaching/Over Head Work . Frequently
• Grasping . Frequently
• Speaking . Occasionally
• Hearing . Constantly
• Repetitive Motions . Constantly
• Eye/Hand/Foot Coordinations . Frequently
  
  Benefits A****vailable
• Continuing Education
• 403B Retirement Plan with Employer Match Contributions
• Pet, Identity Theft and Legal Services Insurance
• Wellness Programs and Incentives
• Referral Bonuses
• Employee Assistance Program
• Medical Benefits
• Dental Benefits
• Vision Benefits
• License + Certification Reimbursement
• Life, Long-Term and Short-Term Disability, Group Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity Insurance
• Employee Discount Program
• Other:
• Early Access to Earned Wages
• Tuition Assistance
• Relocation Assistance
• Paid Time Away
• Special Employee Rates at NMMC Wellness Centers