Data Analyst-Revenue Cycle Management

Join a data-driven healthcare team at The Iowa Clinic in West Des Moines, onsite, where your analyses support operational and financial performance across the revenue cycle. As a Data Analyst – Revenue Cycle Management, you will partner with revenue cycle leadership, clinical operations, and finance to optimize billing, collections, and coding accuracy, ultimately driving revenue outcomes. A bachelor’s degree and hands-on analytics experience in healthcare are required to succeed in this role.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package
• 401(k) program with employer match and profit sharing
• Company performance-based incentive program
• Generous paid time off (PTO)
• Paid holidays
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
• Health and wellness program with up to $350/year in incentives

Responsibilities

• Extract, transform, and analyze data from Practice Management and Electronic Health Record systems to support revenue cycle operations
• Develop and maintain recurring reports, dashboards, and data models focused on key performance metrics such as charge lag, denial rates, AR aging, collections, and reimbursement trends
• Interpret data to identify performance trends, root causes of issues, and opportunities for process improvement
• Collaborate with revenue cycle stakeholders to translate business needs into data requirements and analytical solutions
• Perform deep-dive analyses on denials, payer behavior, coding patterns, and reimbursement variances
• Support operational initiatives by measuring outcomes and tracking KPIs
• Ensure data integrity through validation, reconciliation, and ongoing quality checks
• Document data definitions, reporting logic, and business rules to support transparency and scalability
• Automate reporting processes where possible to improve efficiency and reduce manual effort
• Fulfill ad hoc reporting requests and support strategic analytical projects

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Analytics, Healthcare Administration, Information Systems, Finance, or a related field
• 2–5+ years of experience in healthcare analytics, preferably supporting revenue cycle functions
• Experience working with PM and EHR systems such as Epic, Cerner, Athenahealth, eClinicalWorks, NextGen
• Strong SQL skills for querying and manipulating large datasets
• Experience with BI and data visualization tools such as Tableau or Power BI
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including complex formulas, pivot tables, and data modeling
• Familiarity with data warehousing concepts and healthcare data structures

Technologies

Epic, Cerner, Athenahealth, eClinicalWorks, NextGen, SQL, Tableau, Power BI, Microsoft Excel

Key Competencies

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to translate complex data into clear, actionable insights
• High attention to detail with a focus on data accuracy and quality
• Effective communication and stakeholder collaboration skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Continuous improvement mindset with a focus on operational efficiency