Data Analyst I

As a community, the University of Rochester is defined by a deep commitment to Meliora - Ever Better. Embedded in that ideal are the values we share: equity, leadership, integrity, openness, respect, and accountability. Together, we will set the highest standards for how we treat each other to ensure our community is welcoming to all and is a place where all can thrive.

Job Location (Full Address):

905 Elmgrove Rd, Rochester, New York, United States of America, 14624

Opening:

Worker Subtype:

Regular

Time Type:

Full time

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Department:

500003 Patient Financial Services-PAS

Work Shift:

UR - Day (United States of America)

Range:

UR URG 106 H

Compensation Range:

$21.36 - $29.90

The referenced pay range represents the minimum and maximum compensation for this job. Individual annual salaries/hourly rates will be set within the job's compensation range, and will be determined by considering factors including, but not limited to, market data, education, experience, qualifications, expertise of the individual, and internal equity considerations.

Responsibilities:

GENERAL PURPOSE
With latitude for initiative and independent judgment, the Data Analyst I is responsible for supporting the Payment Posting/Data Control Group and completes special projects as assigned (focused on developing new processes, resolving problems, reporting unique situations and incidents and improving department operations). The Data Analyst I prepares, analyzes and distributes reports to Senior Management.

LOCATION:

Rochester Tech Park (RTP), Gates, NY

• Remote options available after in-person training. 
• Occasional onsite meetings / work one day a week at RTP is required. 
• Remote location must be within 2 hours of RTP and within New York State.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Under general direction of the Manager, Outpatient Billing and with latitude for independent judgment:

30% Responsible for the accurate and timely processing of electronic remittances. 

• Manually download 835 files from payer sites. 
• Process 835 payment files. 
• Maintain logs and update procedures. 
• Run daily reports to balance files processed. 
• Communicate daily posting totals and delayed processing amounts to PFS leadership. 
• Serve as the point person for electronic remittance troubleshooting. 
• Research and correct remittance run errors in a timely manner. 
• Contact payers and clearinghouses for out of balance and non-compliant 835 files. 
• Trouble shoot problems referred from PFS staff regarding electronic file postings and PLB offset questions. 
• Assist in determining and reconciling causes of failures. 
• Serve as primary contact with Relay Health (Change Healthcare) for 835 and EFT enrollments, new payer registrations and troubleshooting electronic remittance problems. 

20% Coordinate financial activities of URMC and University departments including Patient Financial Services Hospital Finance (SMH & HH), University Finance, URMFG and the Cashiers Office to resolve URMC cash reconciliation issues and Epic PLB Clearing accounts in a timely manner.

• Review, analyze and make corrections to confirm completeness and accuracy of data; work independently, communicate with department managers to educate them about the accounting procedures that should be followed and to resolve both individual and systemic problems that occur.
• Use professional judgment to determine whether account balances are reasonable; examine accounting documents to verify that transactions are properly supported in accordance with University policy and procedures; initiate corrective action or recommend solutions as appropriate; prepare routine and non-routine working papers, exhibits and summarize supporting findings and recommendations.
• Recommend improvements and changes in policies and procedures for preparing entries into the accounting system.

20% Responsible for managing various activities for the department. 

• Review and accept daily Epic claim runs. 
• Correct claims and rebills in Relay Health.  Analyze, reconcile, resubmit and resolve billing related SPARC’S errors. 
• Coordinate installation/delivery/repair of computer equipment and printers. 
• Install department specific software. 
• Communicate with ISD and PFS regarding PFS shared drive, when systems are not functioning properly and system down time. 
• Serve as tester for ISD for Window updates and software patches.
• Work with ISD to resolve compatibility