Data Jobs in West Des Moines, IA

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Data Analyst-Revenue Cycle Management

The Iowa Clinic West Des Moines, IA

West Des Moines, IA

1mo ago Closed

Full time Analyst Analytics Athenahealth

This position is no longer accepting applications (closed Jul 26, 2026).

Job Description

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

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