Business Analyst II - Payment Integrity Datamining

Anticipated End Date: 2026-08-07 Position Title: Business Analyst II - Payment Integrity Datamining Job Description: Business Analyst II – Payment Integrity Datamining Location: This role requires associates to be in-office 1 - 2 days per week, fostering collaboration and connectivity, while providing flexibility to support productivity and work-life balance. This approach combines structured office engagement with the autonomy of virtual work, promoting a dynamic and adaptable workplace. Alternate locations may be considered. Please note that per our policy on hybrid/virtual work, candidates not within a reasonable commuting distance from the posting location(s) will not be considered for employment, unless an accommodation is granted as required by law. Carelon, a proud member of the Elevance Health family of companies, is a healthcare services organization that takes a whole-health approach to making care more integrated, personalized, and affordable. We put people at the center—connecting physical, behavioral, social, and pharmacy services, along with clinical expertise, research, operations, and advanced technology to help care work better, together. Among us are care providers, engineers, data scientists, and other dedicated professionals determined to recover, eliminate and prevent unnecessary medical-expense spending. The Business Analyst II will be responsible for translating basic business needs into application software requirements. How you will make an impact: Analyzes business needs to determine optimal means of meeting those needs Determines specific business application software requirements to address specific business needs Works with programming staff to ensure requirements will be incorporated into system design and testing Acts as liaison with users of the software to address questions/issues Minimum Requirements: Requires a BA/BS and minimum of 3 years related business analysis experience, or any combination of education and experience, which would provide an equivalent background. Preferred Skills, Capabilities, and Experiences: Familiarity with healthcare payer systems, claim lifecycle, and reimbursement methodologies, along with a basic understanding of medical billing guidelines and regulations. Exposure to medical coding systems (ICD, CPT, HCPCS) is a plus. Strong analytical abilities to review claim data and identify overpayment trends, along with a problem-solving mindset for troubleshooting issues and testing solutions. Ability to extract insights from data to support claim validation and recovery accuracy. Strong writing skills for provider communications and validation instructions, and the ability to create and maintain policies, manuals, and contracts to support transparency. Clear communication with stakeholders to address workflow inquiries. Capacity to adapt quickly to evolving tasks, new tools, and process improvements, with the ability to multitask. Self-starter, proactive in supporting recovery operations. Work effectively as a liaison between external business partners, vendors, and internal teams. Contribute to a culture of continuous improvement within Payment Integrity. Knowledge of systems capabilities and business operations is strongly preferred For URAC accredited areas, the following professional competencies apply: Associates in this role are expected to have strong oral, written and interpersonal communication skills, problem-solving skills, facilitation skills, and analytical skills If this job is assigned to any Government Business Division entity, the applicant and incumbent fall under a `sensitive position¿ work designation and may be subject to additional requirements beyond those associates outside Government Business Divisions Requirements include but are not limited to more stringent and frequent background checks and/or government clearances, segregation of duties principles, role specific training, monitoring of daily job functions, and sensitive data handling instructions Associates in these jobs must follow the specific policies, procedures, guidelines, etc as stated by the Government Business Division in which they are employed For candidates working in person or virtually in the below location(s), the salary* range for this specific position is $64,764 to $97,146. Locations: Maryland In addition to your salary, Elevance Health offers benefits such as a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). The salary offered for this specific position is based on a number of legitimate, non-discriminatory factors set by the Company. The Company is fully committed to ensuring equal pay opportunities for equal work regardless of gender, race, or any other category protected by federal, state, and local pay equity laws. *The salary range is the range Elevance Health in good faith believes is the range of possible compensation for this role at the time of this posting. This range may be modified in the future and actual compensation may vary from posting based on geographic location, work experience, education and/or skill level. Even within the range, the actual compensation will vary depending on the above factors as well as market/business considerations. No amount is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable under the terms and conditions of the applicable policies and plans. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, benefits, paid time off, stock, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with the law. Job Level: Non-Management Exempt Workshift: 1st Shift (United States of America) Job Family: BSP > Business Support Who We Are Elevance Health is a health company dedicated to improving lives and communities – and making healthcare simpler. We are a Fortune 25 company with a longstanding history in the healthcare industry, looking for leaders at all levels of the organization who are passionate about making an impact on our members and the communities we serve. How We Work At Elevance Health, we are creating a culture that is designed to advance our strategy but will also lead to personal and professional growth for our associates. Our values and behaviors are the root of our culture. They are how we achieve our strategy, power our business outcomes and drive our shared success - for our consumers, our associates, our communities and our business. We offer a range of market-competitive total rewards that include merit increases, paid holidays, Paid Time Off, and incentive bonus programs (unless covered by a collective bargaining agreement), medical, dental, vision, short and long term disability benefits, 401(k) +match, stock purchase plan, life insurance, wellness programs and financial education resources, to name a few. Elevance Health operates in a Hybrid Workforce Strategy. Unless specified as primarily virtual by the hiring manager, associates are required to work at an Elevance Health location at least once per week, and potentially several times per week. Specific requirements and expectations for time onsite will be discussed as part of the hiring process. The health of our associates and communities is a top priority for Elevance Health. We require all new candidates in certain patient/member-facing roles to become vaccinated against COVID-19 and Influenza. If you are not vaccinated, your offer will be rescinded unless you provide an acceptable explanation. Elevance Health will also follow all relevant federal, state and local laws. Elevance Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, citizenship status, color, creed, disability, ethnicity, genetic information, gender (including gender identity and gender expression), marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status or any other status or condition protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Applicants who require accommodation to participate in the job application process should submit the following form: Accessibility Accommodation Request Form and a member of the team will be in contact. 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