Salary
💰 $81,400 - $130,200 per year
About the role
- The Configuration Systems Analyst III is responsible for managing and defining system configuration requirements.
- Essential Functions: Manage and define system configuration requirements. Responsibility for requirements, definition, document, design, testing, training and implementation support using appropriate templates or analysis tool
- Develop and utilize reports to analyze and stratify data in order to address gaps and provide answers to issues identified within the department or by other departments
- Identify, manage and document the status of open issues, configuration design, and final resolution within change management system
- Review and interpret regulatory items, timely delivery of required updates
- Development of standard code set and reimbursement design templates
- Plan and implement new software releases including testing and training
- Participate in meetings with business owners, users and IT to achieve solutions that meet the requirements and expectation of CareSource
- Lead configuration initiatives in payment policy meetings and present to committees
- Coordinate annual benefit changes with internal resources
- Provide analysis of efficiencies related to system enhancement and automation.
- Review, analyze, and document effectiveness and efficiency of existing systems and develop strategies for improving or further leveraging systems
- Manage the reimbursement review. Identify and design appropriate changes.
- Lead the development and execution of test plans and scenarios for all reimbursement designs for core business system and related processes
- Audit configuration to ensure accuracy and internal controls to minimize fraud and abuse and overpayment related issues
- Anticipate and identify customer needs and match products and services to facilitate the fulfillment of those needs
- Ensure system processes and documents exist as basis for system logic
- Manage resources and communications to facilitate work completion
- Mentor the use of tools to define requirements
- Perform any other job duties as requested
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent years of relevant work experience is preferred
- A minimum of five (5) years of health plan experience, to include three (3) years of configuration or clinical editing software experience is required
- Exposure to Facets or equivalent system is preferred
- Exceptional computer skills and abilities in Facets
- Advanced proficiency Microsoft Suite to include Word, Excel, Access and Visio
- Proven understanding of database relationships required
- Understanding of DRG and APC reimbursement methods
- Understanding of CPT, HCPCs and ICD-CM Codes
- Knowledge of HIPAA Transaction Codes
- Effective listening and critical thinking skills
- Effective problem solving skills with attention to detail
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work independently and within a team environment
- Strong interpersonal skills and high level of professionalism
- Ability to develop, prioritize and accomplish goals
- Understanding of the healthcare field and knowledge of Medicaid and Medicare
- Proper medical coding knowledge and claims processing skills
- Customer service oriented
- Facets knowledge/training
- Ability to manage vendor relationships