Business System Analyst - FT at Northern Montana Hospital – Havre, Montana

About Northern Montana Hospital

Northern Montana Hospital (NMH) is the center of a comprehensive system of medical and health care services, staffed with a team of caring professionals who are dedicated to meeting the growing needs of our Hi-Line communities. The not-for-profit, 25-bed Critical Access Hospital features a 24-hour physician-staffed emergency department, with state-of-the-art diagnostic imaging and electronic medical record services. Our large, quiet labor/birthing rooms are private and located away from other patient care areas. The private patient rooms on the 5th floor Medical/Surgical Department boast views from every window.

Administration, staff, and medical providers are committed to delivering high quality, comprehensive health care services to the people of the Hi-Line communities of Montana.

Specialties of our active staff of doctors include Anesthesiology, Emergency Medicine, Family Medicine, General Surgery, Hematology, Internal Medicine, OB/GYN, Oncology, Ophthalmology, Optometry, Orthopedic Surgery and Sports Medicine, Pain Management, Pathology, Podiatry, Psychiatry, Psychology, Radiology and Women’s Health.

For the convenience of our patients, we also host visiting physicians at our clinics in the areas of:

• Cardiology
• Neurology
• Pediatric Pulmonology
• Urology
• Radiation Oncology
• Nephrology
• Endocrinology
• Optometry

About the role

This position is primarily responsible for systems and technical support of all Business Service Depts. reporting to the Director of Information Systems. Accountabilities for the Business Systems Analyst encompass:

• Evaluation and maintenance of system dictionaries to enhance the flow of information among the Business Service applications and to improve revenue cycle performance.

• Implementation of software applications and updates.

• Maximizing the use of automated systems to increase the efficiency of user activities and minimize costs.

• Providing detailed analyses to identify opportunities for improvement and appropriate restructuring of procedures, systems, and workflows to facilitate efficiencies.

• Working with Revenue Cycle Directors to identify and implement solutions resulting in more efficient workflows in all phases of the revenue cycle, including registration, coding, claims generation, and remittance.

• Maintaining a working knowledge of all Revenue Cycle functions, to aid in process improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent knowledge and skills obtained through a combination of education, training, and experience in a Healthcare environment required.
• Five (5) years relevant experience in a challenging healthcare environment preferred.
• Experience in business office information system management in an acute or ambulatory care setting preferred.
• Experience with Windows application systems and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Professional demeanor and excellent public relations skills.
• Proven ability to successfully work in a matrix team environment that presents significant change and tight timeframes.
• Proponent for change and demonstrates a continuous improvement mindset, ingenuity, and innovative thinking and organizational skills.
• Advanced medical terminology and health insurance background.

Health, dental, life, disability and FLEX/HSA benefits available with 403-b options

The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this position. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

Equal opportunity employer to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Applicants requiring accommodation(s) during the application or interview process are encouraged to contact us at nmhcemplsrvc@nmhcare.org or 406-262-1401. Requesting an accommodation is voluntary and will not negatively affect your application. All requests will be kept confidential.

NMH will not sponsor applicants for work visas for this job.