Job Summary
We are seeking a Business Analyst to join our dedicated team of revenue cycle professionals for our HomeMed-Hospital Billing Team. The preferred candidate will provide comprehensive management reporting of Revenue Cycle unit month end, metrics supporting process control and continuous improvement to Finance, HomeMed clinic and Revenue Cycle management. Extract data from systems, create and maintain a database of reporting information, construct queries, compile and analyze data, create regular and ad hoc reports for presentation to executives, leadership, and staff. Ensure data quality, well-defined metrics, and support ongoing management review. Initiate, recommend, and analyze new or revised computer-based systems and procedures for business. Coordinate implementation, participate in testing, and help support operation of HomeMed revenue cycle computer-based systems. Provide upkeep of the software system related to fee screens, payer contracts, charge codes and billing rules. Facilitate reports related to refunds and transfer of funds to other departments.

Mission Statement
Michigan Medicine improves the health of patients, populations and communities through excellence in education, patient care, community service, research and technology development, and through leadership activities in Michigan, nationally and internationally. Our mission is guided by our Strategic Principles and has three critical components; patient care, education and research that together enhance our contribution to society.

Responsibilities*
Basic Functions and Responsibilities

Perform month end responsibilities, including, and not limited to, close out the software billing system(s), run all closing reports, balance, and coordinate with finance on month end metrics, accruals, etc. Pull requested metrics for the department of Pharmacy. Report 340B saving to finance.
Run reports based on industry wide metrics and report out to Hospital Billing.
Perform monthly bank reconciliation and CC reconciliation. Coordinate with finance regarding issues/questions.
Prepare and submit all patient refunds to AP with supporting documentation.
Prepare and submit all payer refunds to AP with supporting documentation.
Add charge codes (new or updated) with pricing/quantity/contract information.
Update contracts for all payers as needed/yearly.
Maintain billing options and Per diem rules for Payers.
Add/Manage payers in billing software.
Research and facilitate resolution of technical issues in billing software.
Create pump charges for all non-returned pumps. Coordinate with HomeMed for returns etc.
Run and update all productivity reports daily.
Prepare all Journal Entries and send to finance.
Any other projects assigned by management.
Identify, resolve, and communicate problems and barriers to manager.
Required Qualifications*
Bachelor's degree in health administration, Business Administration, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Meticulous, good organizational skills, strong analytical/problem solving/investigative skills.
Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of the organization.
Knowledge of Durable Medical Equipment billing in the past 5 years.
Familiarity with Lean practices, quality improvement initiatives, and work planning procedures.
Ability to work autonomously.
Desired Qualifications*
Knowledge of insurance contracts. Experience with payer reimbursement methodologies (Medicaid, Medicare and Commerical) preferred.
Knowledge of University policies and procedures.
Knowledge of health care reimbursement, finance, or accounting.
Strong skills in spreadsheet applications such as Excel.