Application Analyst - Optimization

Overview

Job Summary

Completes strategic business and financial plans, hospital and physician integration analysis, new product and service development, capital purchase analysis, and other management consulting projects for owned, managed, and affiliate operations of the system.

Preferred Licensure/ Experience

• Relevant Coding, HIM, or system certification issued by American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC), American Health Information Management Association or Epic.
• 3 years of experience in coding or health information management operations, or revenue cycle technology support for a large complex healthcare system.
  
  Essential Functions
• Translates data and other information prepared by the management consultants into meaningful information for decision-making by senior leadership at system facilities.
• Orchestrates the completion, filing, and follow-up of CONs and other similar regulatory filings.
• Presents graphics and other information in a logical and concise format to senior leadership at system facilities.
• Directs and orchestrates management consulting projects independent of the department leadership.
• Conducts strategic financial planning studies for facilities by evaluating relevant data and issues.
• Writes clear and concise management consulting reports to be received by senior leadership, boards, and physicians.
• Directs and completes pre- and post-merger and acquisition analyses on candidates' strengths and weaknesses, including market, cost structure, debt capacity, financial position, and debt covenant limitations. Reports related information to senior leadership for decision making and negotiating.
• Orchestrates the completion of business plans for new operations being considered by the system.
• Maintains knowledge of local, regional, and national healthcare issues impacting the services of the department.

Physical Requirements

Work requires lifting, moving, walking, and transporting of large materials. Must be able to sit for prolonged periods of time. Must have personal transportation to travel to various locations.

Education, Experience and Certifications

Bachelor's Degree required. Master's Degree in Business, Health Administration, or Finance preferred. 2 to 4 years experience in healthcare required. 

Our Commitment to You:

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:

Compensation

Annual Base Pay: $84,947-127,420

Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
Incentive pay for select positions
Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

Benefits and more

Paid Time Off programs
Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
Educational Assistance Program