PFS Contract Variance Analyst Sr, Denials Analysis

Hennepin Healthcare
Minneapolis, MN
Category Healthcare
Remote
Job Description
We are currently seeking a PFS Contract Variance Analyst Senior to join our Denials Analysis team. This full-time role will work remotely (Days, M-F). The Contract Variance Analyst Senior is responsible for leading the end-to-end appeals process related to contract variances and fatal denials.

Requirements

  • Leads the Contract Variance Appeal process, overseeing intake, documentation, and strategic tracking of appeals submitted to third-party payers
  • Manages and executes high-impact appeals, ensuring timely resolution through proactive coordination with internal stakeholders and payer representatives
  • Conducts advanced research and analysis to support appeal documentation, staying abreast of payer policies, regulatory changes, and industry trends
  • Serves as a liaison across departments, facilitating collaboration and ensuring comprehensive data collection for effective appeal resolution
  • Leads the maintenance and optimization of the Contract Variance tracking system, ensuring data integrity and generating actionable reports for leadership
  • Identifies and analyzes trends in contract variances and denials, providing insights to inform payer negotiations and operational improvements
  • Develops and presents analytical reports and executive summaries to senior leadership, highlighting performance metrics and strategic recommendations
  • Resolves complex appeal issues independently, contributing to cross-functional problem-solving initiatives
  • Champions quality and process improvement efforts, leading initiatives to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and compliance within the appeals workflow
  • Ensures strict adherence to HIPAA, organizational policies, and regulatory standards, embedding compliance into all operational activities
  • Demonstrates expert-level professionalism and precision in all communications, documentation, and stakeholder interactions
  • Leads system testing and documentation updates related to Contract Variance workflows, ensuring alignment with evolving business needs
  • Designs and delivers training programs to build team capabilities and support ongoing professional development
  • Provides strategic oversight of fatal denial assessments and Contract Variance documentation, ensuring consistency and accuracy across cases
  • Maintains and enhances performance dashboards, ensuring data accuracy and delivering insights to drive decision-making
  • Prepares high-level materials for leadership review, including meeting documentation, trend analysis, and strategic recommendations
  • Fosters a collaborative, high-performance team culture, promoting accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement
  • Performs duties as assigned, contributing to departmental goals and organizational success

Benefits

  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Life
  • Short and Long-term Term Disability Insurance
  • Retirement Funds
  • Paid Time Off
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • License and Certification reimbursement
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