Revenue Integrity Analyst

Pay Range:
Pay Range:$31.83 - $44.56

Responsible for improving the charge capture, reimbursement, and quality of the revenue cycle through the support and management of revenue cycle applications; process automation, Charge Description Master, Claims, analysis, reporting, clinical and departmental integration, and performance of compliance, contract payment, and denials auditing.

SEARHC is a non-profit health consortium which serves the health interests of the residents of Southeast Alaska. We see our employees as our strongest assets. It is our priority to further their development and our organization by aiding in their professional advancement.

Working at SEARHC is more than a job, it’s a fulfilling career. We offer generous benefits, including retirement, paid time off, paid parental leave, health insurance, dental, and vision benefits, life insurance and long and short-term disability, and more.

Key Essential Functions and Accountabilities of the Job
Optimization and troubleshooting of revenue cycle applications

Collaboration with clinical, operational, supporting departments, applicable stakeholders, for development of integrated design solutions

Analysis of available data to support Revenue Cycle team initiatives in identification, definition, resolution planning, and implementation for system & user deviations, inconsistencies, and process failures

Serves as an internal resource on a combination of the topics of registration, authorizations, coding, CDI, CDM management, claims, edits, billing compliance, denials, remittance processing, and/or reporting & analytics

Workflow analysis

Payer contract analysis and ensuring payments consistent with negotiated contracts

Identification of root causes of issues driving controllable denials, partnering with finance leadership to address implicated operational issues, workflow issues, and training gaps

Performs quality assurance and validation tasks

Provides education and guidance to patient revenue generating departments/providers to ensure appropriate charge capture

Education, Certifications, and Licenses Required
Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and/or work experience – Required

4 years of work experience may be exchanged for a bachelor's degree

AAHAM, AAPC, AHIMA, PTCB, or other professional certification or licensure - Preferred

Experience Required
2 years of experience Revenue Cycle, Finance, or Clinical capacity

Knowledge of
End user workflows including scheduling, registration, clinical, ancillary, coding, billing and claims processing, cash posting, and/or reporting

National and International code sets including ICD 10CM, DSM, CPT, HCPCS, Revenue Codes, CARC/RARC, NCCI

Payer edits, rejections, rules, and appropriate actions and requirements for resolution

Billing, accounts receivable, collection practices, and/or reporting requirements for IHS, CAH, FQHC, Provider Based, LTC, Rehab, Behavioral Health (CBH, SUD, 1115), and/or Retail Pharmacy enrollments

File structure, configuration, requirements, and troubleshooting of UB 04, CMS 1500, 837I/P, 835, and/or NCPDP D.0

Resources, references, statutes, governing the instruction, policy, and procedure for participation in, and billing, for various State, Federal, and Commercial programs

Skills in
Critical thinking (problem solving, troubleshooting)

Creative solution design and execution for complex problems

Exposure to Microsoft Office programs, including Word, Excel

Electronic Health Record applications

Ability to
Work on different projects simultaneously, multitasking in a fast-paced environment, appropriately handle overlapping commitments and deadlines

Implement a systematic, self-motivated approach to problem solving

Work independently and collaboratively as needed

Required Certifications:

If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us!