Senior Financial Analyst- Pediatrics

Within the Stead Family Department of Pediatrics, assist with Operating Budget development, submission and implementation. Oversee monthly accounting, workflow, reporting, variance analysis and reconciliation processes. Perform financial analysis and develop proforma for business and strategic initiatives.

This position is eligible for remote work. Remote work must be performed at a location within the state of Iowa and comply with the remote work program and related policies.

Financial Oversight, Reporting & Analysis

Incentive Plan Administration

• Create, validate, and disseminate incentive plan reports.

• Track RVUs across providers.

• Manage penalty tracking including Charge Lag, Documentation Deficiency, Bumped Clinic, Compliance, and DRG (CDI) Queries.

Ad Hoc Reporting & Financial Tracking

• Respond to ad hoc report requests from providers and executive leadership

• Assist the Finance Manager with annual budget preparation and salary posting

• Complete mandatory reconciliations and report following pre-established processes.

• Assess variance reports on revenue, expense, and other statistical measures. Prepare highly specialized reports as requested.

Financial Analysis and Planning

• Perform complex financial and statistical analysis utilizing expert knowledge of financial systems.

• Utilize decision support/data warehouse systems to develop proforma and business analysis for programmatic and strategic initiatives.

Revenue Cycle Management 

Billing, Coding & Payor Relations

• Participate in monthly cross‑department meetings and act as a liaison for denials, appeals, payer relations, and coding inquiries.

• Address unresolved patient billing questions and manage patient follow‑up communications.

• Manage CARTS ad hoc requests and oversee Pre‑Service CARTS workflows.

• Provide coding support to providers, including guidance on new services, workflow questions, and chargemaster inquiries.

• Act as the HCIS build contact for new services, ensuring accurate charge capture and system configuration.

   

Metabolic Formula Coordination

• Maintain and update the Formula Orders Spreadsheet, including pricing and documentation accuracy.

• Serve as the primary contact for PCD/PFS questions related to metabolic formula processes and Charity Care considerations.

HCIS, Chargemaster & Provider Specialty Codes

• Manage new bill area setup, provider/APP bill area requests, and Allowed Services reviews.

• Coordinate bill area mapping for revenue across divisions.

• Serve as the liaison for Provider Credentialing with CSO, PCD, and HR, validating new provider taxonomy and Medicare assignments.

   

Compliance with Policies, Regulations and Laws and Operational Oversight

• Advise and guide divisions within department on compliance requirements related to billing, coding, and revenue cycle processes, ensuring adherence to organizational policies, regulatory standards, a