Revenue Cycle Performance Improvement Analyst Senior at UK St. Claire – Morehead, Kentucky

Responsible for leading advanced analysis and performance improvement initiatives across the revenue cycle to optimize financial and operational outcomes. Provides subject matter expertise in data analysis, process redesign, and change management to improve efficiency, compliance, and patient experience. Serves as a strategic partner to leadership by delivering actionable insights, driving cross-functional projects, and mentoring analysts. Aligns revenue cycle improvement initiatives with organizational financial and operational goals.

Essential Functions:

• Leads advanced analysis of revenue cycle data to evaluate financial performance and operational effectiveness across revenue cycle functions.
• Partners with reporting team to develop, maintain, and enhance reporting tools, dashboards, and models to support strategic initiatives.
• Partners with revenue cycle leadership to design, implement, and measure improvement initiatives.
• Leads root cause analyses for denials, delays, and performance issues, recommending sustainable solutions.
• Provides mentorship, training, and support to analysts to build departmental expertise.
• Collaborates with clinical, financial, and administrative stakeholders to align improvement projects with enterprise goals.
• Prepares executive-level presentations and reports summarizing findings, recommendations, and outcomes.
• Monitors industry benchmarks, regulatory updates, and best practices to inform organizational strategies.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education Requirement: Bachelor’s degree

Experience Requirement: 5+ years of experience

An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered. All experience must be paid and in the same related field. Part-time and PRN experience will be prorated based on hours worked per week. Volunteer work and internships for academic credit are not counted.

Certifications & Licensures: N/A

Working Conditions:

1. Lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects up to 50lbs:2. Occasional (<10% of the time)
2. Lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects over 50lbs:1. Never
3. Standing or walking with objects up to 10lbs:3. Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time)
4. Standing or walking with objects up to 25lbs:2. Occasional (<10% of the time)
5. Sitting at the computer workstation for extended periods:3. Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time)
6. Risk of back injury from moving, lifting or positioning patients, equipment, or materials:2. Occasional (<10% of the time)
7. Repetitive motion:3. Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time)
8. Working at heights above 4 feet:1. Never
Working in confined spaces:1. Never Risk of injuries from use of equipment on the job:2. Occasional (<10% of the time)
9. Job-related travel:2. Occasional (<10% of the time)
Loud noises:1. Never Temperature extremes:1. Never Hazardous chemicals and fumes including waste:2. Occasional (<10% of the time)
10. Radiation:1. Never
11. Burns:1. Never
12. Cuts/Punctures:2. Occasional (<10% of the time)
13. Bloodborne/airborne pathogens:2. Occasional (<10% of the time)
14. Recombinant DNA or viral vectors:1. Never
15. Combative/violent people:1. Never
16. Animal handling (including carcasses):1. Never
Please specify other(s) and amount of exposure (i.e. Occasional, Intermittent or Regular): N/A

Physical Demands:

This position requires intermittent sitting at a computer workstation for extended periods of time; performing tasks with repetitive motions (such as typing); intermittent standing or walking with objects weighing up to 10 pounds; occasional standing or walking with objects weighing up to 25 pounds; and occasional lifting, pushing, or pulling objects weighing up to 50 pounds.