Business Analyst

Company: Vaya Health
Location: Asheville
Posted on: January 26, 2023

Job Description:

LOCATION: Remote
SALARY: Depending on qualifications & experience of candidate. This position is exempt and is not eligible for overtime compensation.
GENERAL STATEMENT OF JOB:The primary purpose of this role is to analyze the current state of the organization's operations and processes, to identify needs and opportunities, to develop strategies, and to maximize those opportunities. The Business Analyst will work collaboratively across all departments and communicate solutions and strategies clearly to stakeholders, facilitators, and partners.Note: This position requires access to and use of confidential healthcare information or protected health information (PHI) as described in laws addressing patient confidentiality, including, but not limited to, the federal HIPAA law, the Confidentiality of Alcohol and Substance Abuse Patient Records law, 42 CFR Part 2, and various state laws. As such, the individual filling this position shall be required to be trained regarding such laws and shall be required to observe those laws in his/her capacity as an employee of Vaya Health. The individual filling this position shall also sign a confidentiality statement as an employee of Vaya Health.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:* Analyze the organization's objectives and perform a root-cause analysis and gap analysis to recommend and drive change* Collaborate with cross-functional teams, stakeholders, and be an efficient advisor/ partner between technology, support, and business units. * Influence stakeholders to support business projects, as well as, facilitate requirements of sessions/workshops, meetings, interviews, etc.* Conduct analysis using a variety of tools, tactics, and mechanisms to make informed decisions.* Develop Business Requirements/Functional Spec documents, translate high-level business requirements into functional requirements,* and perform workflow design/process mapping.* Communicate project components and needs to cross-functional team members and management through documentation and presentations.* Provide support in defining, developing, and implementing business process standards to ensure consistent and measurable performance across the organization.* Validate procedures and processes focusing on optimization and improvements; analyze information, situations, and perform actions through coordination with the senior management team.* Identify, define, develop and implement business process standards, templates, policies, processes, and guidelines in support of the organization's strategic objectives.* Provide analytical, planning, and implementation support services for performance measurement, metrics analysis, and process improvement of projects and programs as well as aid in the preparation and presentation of technical, management, and operational briefings, data calls, and reports.* Create test scenarios and review test results.* Research leading customer, industry and business trends; and apply this understanding to improve business processes.* Work closely with the Portfolio Project Management Office to support day to day project execution.
QUALIFICATIONS & EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:A High School Degree is required, a Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Public Administrations, Computer Information or related field is preferred with: * 2 years of Business Analyst experience* Experience in payor industry and understanding of core business functional blocks (such as Member, Provider, Products, Benefits, Claims, EDI X12, Encounters, Delegated vendors, CRM, etc.)* Experience in project management processes and in system development lifecycles (SDLC)* Prior experience in SQL is preferred
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:This position must have the ability to establish appropriate and respectful relationships/partnerships with organizational personnel. Ability to work with a multidisciplinary team approach. Ability to assume a helping role and to intervene appropriately to meet the needs of providers, consumers or families served. Works within the established ethical guidelines developed for the profession.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILL & ABILITIES:* Effective time management and meeting deadlines* Process rigor, analytic ability, and the ability to manage multiple priorities and action items* Excellent interpersonal, consultative and communication skills* Adaptable and capable of working in fast-paced environments* Strong facilitation skills* Critical thinking and problem-solving* Ability to work in a self-directed manner, be responsive to multiple requests, be organized, and be able to prioritize and respond to requests within requested timelines. * Knowledgeable of staff activities, policies and procedures, and routine office practices* Attention to detail and a high level of accuracy* Ability to clearly articulate information with others and apply it to the organization's objectives and goals.* Excellent computer skills; proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite; and experience creating documents, forms, and graphs* Ability to use queries to perform data research and validation. * Understanding of database concepts and information models critical* Thorough understanding of SDLC and SaaS implementations
DEADLINE FOR APPLICATION: Open Until Filled
APPLY: Vaya Health accepts online applications in our Career Center, please visit http://www.vayahealth.com/careers-overview/ Ind.001
Vaya Health is an equal opportunity employer.

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