Job Description

The Practice Analyst, under the direction of the Administrative Director, will provide support for daily operations, which involves the administrative services and operations for Cardiology Sub-Secialty Programs, in accordance with federal, local, and internal standards, policies, and regulations. Typically includes operations, fiscal management, program planning and / or external marketing activities.

Involves the administrative services and operations for health care clinics or centers, in accordance with federal, local, and internal standards, policies, and regulations. Typically includes operations, fiscal management, program planning, and / or external marketing activities. Management levels may include oversight of clinical patient care. (Note, when primary focus is patient care, see Ambulatory Patient Care Services job function.)

Applies broad knowledge of ambulatory care clinics clinical, regulatory, and operational practices to implement and monitor the business operations of a clinic in the medical center including verifying billing, documentation, financial reporting, IT systems, facilities and procedures are compliant and meet clinic standards. Troubleshoots day-to-day administrative and IT issues, which includes. Handles escalated issues seeking clinical input when appropriate. Performs clinic revenue reconciliation, including RFI/Denials.. Compiles and reports reimbursement data. Assists with incident reporting.

Maintains patient accounts, interacts with collection agencies, and negotiates patient payment plans. Serves as liaison with billing office. Conducts chart reviews and reports discrepancies. Updates diagnosis and procedure codes to support clinical documentation and maximize reimbursement.
Monitors daily clinical reporting, communicates results to provide accurate and timely patient care coordination. Updates medical coding resource material and clinic procedures documentation.
Serves as department resource for finance and compliance questions / issues. Serves as a liaison between academic and clinical groups. Oversees equipment inventory and coordinates supply purchasing. Facilitates ergonomic evaluations and orders ergonomic equipment. Proficient user of clinic of APEX and IT technology systems, which will include template builder.. Trains administrative staff on medical center IT systems and applications. Coordinates conferences, compiles attendee conference notes and clinical recommendations and disseminates information.

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