Optum · 3 hours ago
AR Specialist
Louisville, KY
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$14/hr - $28.80/hr
2+ years expOptum is part of LHC Group, a leading post-acute care partner for hospitals and families. As a Revenue Cycle Analyst, you will perform revenue cycle reporting and analysis, providing feedback to leadership and operational teams to improve performance and compliance.
EducationHealth CareMedicalPharmaceutical
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.)
Qualification
Required
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 strong proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
Preferred
Demonstrated solid oral and written communication skills
Demonstrated excellent interpersonal skills
Demonstrated 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
Demonstrated to be a self-starter and self-motivated, able to consistently demonstrate these qualities in a fast-paced environment
Benefits
A comprehensive benefits package
Incentive and recognition programs
Equity stock purchase
401k contribution
Company
Optum
Optum is a healthcare company that provides pharmacy services, health care operations, and population health management. It is a sub-organization of UnitedHealth Group.
10001+ employees
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Late StageLeadership Team
Daniel Castillo
Chief Executive Officer, Optum Care Delivery
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Jay Green
Chief Financial Officer
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