Senior Payer Contracting Data Analyst at Scripps Health
United States
<p class="MsoNormal"><strong>This is a full time, benefited, salaried role. This position is work-from-home. </strong></p><p class="MsoNormal">Join the Scripps Health team and work alongside passionate caregivers and provide patient-centered healthcare. Receive endless appreciation while you build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations nationwide.<span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><strong>Why join Scripps Health?</strong><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;"><strong> </strong></span></p><p class="MsoNormal">At Scripps Health, your ambition is empowered and your abilities are appreciated:</p><ul style="margin-top:0in;" type="disc"><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;tab-stops:list .5in;">Nearly a quarter of our employees have been with Scripps Health for over 10 years.</li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;tab-stops:list .5in;">Scripps is a Great Place to Work Certified company for 2025.</li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;tab-stops:list .5in;">Scripps Health has been consistently ranked as a top employer for women, millennials, diversity, and as an overall workplace by various national publications.</li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;tab-stops:list .5in;">Beckers Healthcare ranked Scripps Health on its 2024 list of 150 top places to work in health care.</li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;tab-stops:list .5in;">We have transitional and professional development programs to create a learning environment that enables you to thrive in your specific field as well as in your overall career.</li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;tab-stops:list .5in;">Our specialties have been nationally recognized for quality in areas such as cardiovascular care, oncology, orthopedics, geriatrics, obstetrics and gynecology, and gastroenterology.</li></ul><p class="MsoNormal"><strong>Why join this team?</strong></p><p class="MsoNormal">The Payer Relations team plays a critical role in advancing Scripps Health’s financial strategy and long-term growth. We are looking for a Data Analyst to support our vision to transform payer relationships from transactional to strategic by leveraging data and analytics to predict, model and secure optimal reimbursement terms while achieving sustainable net revenue growth and margin targets.</p><p class="MsoNormal">Responsibilities include:</p><p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst" style="mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2;text-indent:-.25in;"><span style="font-family:Symbol;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-list:Ignore;">·</span><span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman";mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-list:Ignore;"> </span></span>Responsible for transforming complex payer data into actionable insights that drive smarter contract decisions.</p><p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2;text-indent:-.25in;"><span style="font-family:Symbol;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-list:Ignore;">·</span><span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman";mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-list:Ignore;"> </span></span>Analyze complex data sets, proactively explore insights, and clearly communicate findings to both clinical and operational stakeholders.</p><p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2;text-indent:-.25in;"><span style="font-family:Symbol;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-list:Ignore;">·</span><span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman";mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-list:Ignore;"> </span></span>Lead cross functional efforts across finance, strategy, and health system performance, to effectively negotiate, monitor, and optimize payer relationships.</p><p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2;text-indent:-.25in;"><span style="font-family:Symbol;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-list:Ignore;">·</span><span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman";mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-list:Ignore;"> </span></span>Provide the analytical foundation for strategic growth, lead reimbursement modeling, trend analysis, financial proposal development, contract term optimization, risk assessment, and payer performance audits.</p><p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpLast" style="mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2;text-indent:-.25in;"><span style="font-family:Symbol;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-list:Ignore;">·</span><span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman";mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-list:Ignore;"> </span></span>Direct business analysis for new and renewing payer contract negotiations, maintain payer contract portfolio reporting, and serve as a key partner to revenue cycle and other internal teams.</p><br><br><p class="MsoNormal"><strong>Required Education/Experience/Specialized Skills:</strong> </p><p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst" style="mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1;text-indent:-.25in;"><span style="font-family:Symbol;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-list:Ignore;">·</span><span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman";mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-list:Ignore;"> </span></span>Bachelor's degree in business, math or health administration.</p><p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1;text-indent:-.25in;"><span style="font-family:Symbol;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-list:Ignore;">·</span><span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman";mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-list:Ignore;"> </span></span>3 years broad-base healthcare experience with knowledge of healthcare products and services knowledge.</p><p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1;text-indent:-.25in;"><span style="font-family:Symbol;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-list:Ignore;">·</span><span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman";mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-list:Ignore;"> </span></span>Expert knowledge of Microsoft Excel, SQL and data manipulation.</p><p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1;text-indent:-.25in;"><span style="font-family:Symbol;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-list:Ignore;">·</span><span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman";mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-list:Ignore;"> </span></span>Excellent communication skills and exceptional relationship-building skills.</p><p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1;text-indent:-.25in;"><span style="font-family:Symbol;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-list:Ignore;">·</span><span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman";mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-list:Ignore;"> </span></span>Strong SQL and data manipulation skills, Detail-oriented with strong analytical abilities.</p><p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1;text-indent:-.25in;"><span style="font-family:Symbol;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-list:Ignore;">·</span><span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman";mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-list:Ignore;"> </span></span>Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.</p><p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1;text-indent:-.25in;"><span style="font-family:Symbol;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-list:Ignore;">·</span><span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman";mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-list:Ignore;"> </span></span>Strategic and critical thinking skills.</p><p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpLast" style="mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1;text-indent:-.25in;"><span style="font-family:Symbol;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-list:Ignore;">·</span><span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman";mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-list:Ignore;"> </span></span>Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to adapt<br><br><br> </p><p class="MsoNormal"><strong>Preferred Education/Experience/Specialized Skills/Certification:</strong> </p><p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2;text-indent:-.25in;"><span style="font-family:Symbol;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-list:Ignore;">·</span><span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman";mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-list:Ignore;"> </span></span>Master's degree in business, health administration, math or statistics preferred.</p><p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2;text-indent:-.25in;"><span style="font-family:Symbol;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-list:Ignore;">·</span><span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman";mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-list:Ignore;"> </span></span>Knowledge and understanding of EPIC, Business Intelligence reporting technologies, and data mart technologies and principles.</p><p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2;text-indent:-.25in;"><span style="font-family:Symbol;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-list:Ignore;">·</span><span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman";mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-list:Ignore;"> </span></span>Strong understanding of healthcare payer systems, reimbursement models, and insurance policies.</p><p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2;text-indent:-.25in;"><span style="font-family:Symbol;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-list:Ignore;">·</span><span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman";mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-list:Ignore;"> </span></span>Knowledge of CPT, HCPCS, ICD-10, facility revenue codes and healthcare claims data; experience with billing/payment systems.</p><p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2;text-indent:-.25in;"><span style="font-family:Symbol;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-list:Ignore;">·</span><span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman";mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-list:Ignore;"> </span></span>Experience maintaining expected reimbursement in contract management systems (e.g., EPIC).</p><p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2;text-indent:-.25in;"><span style="font-family:Symbol;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-list:Ignore;">·</span><span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman";mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-list:Ignore;"> </span></span>Ability to analyze data and make data-driven decisions.</p><p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2;text-indent:-.25in;"><span style="font-family:Symbol;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-list:Ignore;">·</span><span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman";mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-list:Ignore;"> </span></span>Knowledge of healthcare regulations and compliance standards.</p><p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpLast" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2;text-indent:-.25in;"><span style="font-family:Symbol;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-list:Ignore;">·</span><span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman";mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-list:Ignore;"> </span></span>Proficiency in Strata Axiom contract management software and Epic EHR, including Cogito - Slicer Dicer</p>
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