What are the responsibilities and job description for the EHR Billing Analyst - On-Site position at SOUTHWESTERN AND AFFILIATES?
Help shape the technology behind better healthcare operations. Southwestern Healthcare, Inc. is seeking an on-site, full-time EHR Billing Analyst to join our team of professionals. This role partners closely with Patient Financial Services to provide EHR support, lead billing-related projects, and identify opportunities to improve processes and performance. You’ll work across departments and directly with vendors, leadership, and front-line staff to support system enhancements and the continued development of our EHR billing modules.
WHY WORK FOR SOUTHWESTERN?
- AFFORDABLE Health, Dental, Vision, and Voluntary Life Insurance that starts day ONE of employment!
- 401K Employer Contribution & Match
- Student Loan Assistance Program
- Physical & Financial Wellness Programs
- Generous Paid Time Off Plan
- Competitive Total Compensation Program
- On-site training available for qualified candidates
- We are GROWING!!!
WHAT IS THIS POSITION RESPONSIBLE FOR?
- Analyze and understand the business needs of all corporations.
- Lead and/or participate in project teams during research, implementation, and upgrades of systems.
- Consult with managers and end users to continuously improve systems and increase operating efficiency.
- Establish and maintain system manuals and training materials.
- Develop and update the EHR billing modules on an ongoing basis as it relates to industry standards, changes in guidelines, process improvement initiatives and compliance protocols.
- Handles billing software issues by consulting with the EHR team, Patient Financial Services team, and vendor support.
- Works with teams on projects related to new programs or services and/or changes in payer protocols.
- Audits EHR billing setup, conducts data validation after system updates, and generates RCM reporting/analytics for leadership.
- Ensures continuous collaboration with leadership and front-line staff related to the functions of the revenue cycle process and other performance improvement opportunities.
- Reviews and updates fee schedules as needed.
- Work with claim rejections/denials within the EHR/clearinghouse interface, as well as testing fee schedule and rule updates before production deployment.
WHAT'S REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION?
- Bachelor’s degree in health administration, business, or related field. Experience in behavioral healthcare is preferred.
- Should have advanced spreadsheet skills (e.g., pivot tables, XLOOKUP, data reconciliation) and familiarity with electronic data interchange (EDI) standards, such as 837 claim submissions, 835 electronic remittance advice (ERA), and 270/271 eligibility checks.
- Should have baseline knowledge of behavioral healthcare revenue cycle management (RCM), including CPT, HCPCS, ICD-10 coding, claims scrubbing, and clearinghouse integrations.
- Should have experience with EHR configuration, tables/rules engine maintenance, and basic SQL/database query tools.
- Must have good communication and organizational skills.
If you are interested in joining a fun, friendly, innovative team, apply today!
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