Network Operations Analyst

Senior Provider Network Operations AnalystThe Senior Provider Network Operations Analyst serves as a subject matter expert within Provider Network Operations and is responsible for operational accuracy, regulatory compliance, claims configuration, provider data, and related network operations.Work Arrangement:Remote - This position is fully remote; the associate must be located in Michigan (MI and attend monthly meetings as needed in Southfield, MI.Requires reliable high-speed internet (minimum 50 Mbps download / 5 Mbps upload)Internet reimbursement may be available where required by law or contractResponsibilities:Review/approve and audit Payment Integrity (PI) vendor and internal prospective and retrospective edits/projects/recoveries.User Acceptance Testing (UAT)/Client Review & audit (provider data, Appian Advanced Group ID (AGID) configuration, and set-up concentration) reviews requests prior to initial submission to Enterprise Operations (EO) and claims post-production.Facets claims edit configuration concentration (Appian) – intake, review, impact assessment, and initial submission; UAT reviews requests prior to initial submission to EO and claims post-production.Encounter error reconciliation representation, oversight, and management – including identification and initiation of claim or provider changes necessary to mitigate/prevent future errors.Management and resolution of state complaints.State policy and contract amendment changes analysis and management.Internal or vendor medical policy or Health Value Optimization (HVO) edit changes and initiatives.Monitor and review state communications and changes, lead initial analysis/determination of action, provide direction on work request submissions to level I analysts, and test/audit subsequent changes.Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) and/or other intake/workflow tool management.Single-case agreement management/ownership, including letter development and coordination with Provider Network Management (PNM).Serves as the subject matter expert in state-specific health reimbursement rules and provider billing requirements and as liaison to the Enterprise Operations Configuration Department.Maintain a current working knowledge of processing rules, contractual guidelines, state/Plan policy, and operational procedures to effectively provide technical expertise and business rules.Acts as the resource to other departments by developing and managing work plans which document the status of key relationship issues and action items for high-profile providers.Performs other related duties and projects as assignedEducation & Experience:American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC) certification (CPC, COC, CIC, CRC) or NHA (CBCS) certification required.Associate's degree preferred, or equivalent combination of education and experience in a healthcare field.3 to 5 years of claims analysis experience in healthcare, managed care, or Medicaid environment preferred.Claims processing and Provider data maintenance knowledge requiredUnderstanding of and experience related to healthcare claims payment configuration process/systems and its relevance/impact on network operations requiredStrong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Access, Word, and other MS Office tools; ability to work with pivot charts, Access databases, and data analytics.Skills & Abilities:Ability to focus on technology and business issues, as well as communicate appropriately with both technology and business expertsStrong analytic problem-solving skillsSuperior organizational skills requiredCritical thinking skillsStrong customer service skillsData and reporting analysis