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Strategic Data Analyst
Northwestern Medicine. Serve as the primary analytics resource for Coding Leadership .
Core Competencies
Role fitCore Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in data analytics, particularly in coding and revenue cycle management, with a strong focus on developing actionable insights through dashboards and reports. Proficient in Epic systems and computer-assisted coding technology, with a commitment to continuous improvement and collaboration across teams.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Data Analytics ExperienceEpic Reporting CertificationAdvanced Excel FunctionsHealthcare Coding AnalyticsProject Management Principles
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Hard Skills
Data AnalysisDashboard DevelopmentKey Performance Indicators ManagementInpatient Coding PrinciplesICD-10-CMICD-10-PCSDenials ManagementBudget AnalysisQuality AnalysisOperational Optimization
Soft Skills
Attention to DetailCritical ThinkingClear CommunicationCollaborationAccountability
Tools & Technologies
EpicComputer-Assisted Coding TechnologyPower BIMicrosoft OfficeReporting Tools
Certifications & Qualifications
Epic Reporting CertificationRHIA Coding CredentialRHIT CredentialCCS CredentialAHIMA MembershipAAPC Membership
Industry Keywords
Healthcare CodingRevenue CycleOperational DataFinancial DataAcute Care
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Serve as the primary analytics resource for Coding Leadership
- Transform coding, revenue cycle, operational, and financial data into actionable insights
- Develop, maintain, and enhance dashboards, scorecards, KPIs, routine reports, and ad hoc analyses
- Analyze coding and revenue cycle data to identify trends, risks, variances, and improvement opportunities
- Provide actionable recommendations to leadership and operational teams
- Translate analytical findings into reports, presentations, and visualizations
- Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to resolve issues and support reporting needs
- Use Epic, computer-assisted coding technology, Power BI, Microsoft applications, and reporting tools to evaluate functionality and validate requirements
- Coordinate user acceptance testing, post-implementation validation, and operational optimization
- Document workflows, support upgrades and troubleshooting, manage IS ticket documentation and status reporting
- Serve as a subject matter expert for Epic and CAC workflows
- Lead and support reporting, technology, and continuous improvement initiatives
- Apply project management principles, strengthen data integrity, document requirements and decisions, and streamline workflows
- Perform other duties as assigned
Requirements
What you’ll need- Must reside in Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Missouri, or Wisconsin
- Associate’s degree in health information management, Health Informatics, or a related field; or equivalent education and relevant experience
- 3 years of data analytics experience
- Working knowledge of Key Performance Indicators management
- Microsoft Office, including advanced Excel functions
- Epic and computer-assisted coding technology
- Applicable Epic reporting certification required at hire or within six months
- AHIMA or AAPC membership
- Attention to detail and accuracy
- Critical thinking and ability to draw conclusions and make recommendations
- Clear written and verbal communication
- Ability to collaborate across teams, manage competing priorities, and maintain accountability
- Preferred: acute care revenue cycle experience
- Preferred: project management experience
- Preferred: healthcare coding analytics
- Preferred: EPIC Cogito, Reporting Workbench, Slicer Dicer, or applicable Epic reporting
- Preferred: dashboard development and data visualization
- Preferred: budget, productivity, and quality analysis
- Preferred: bachelor’s degree in health information management, Health Informatics, or a related field; or equivalent education and relevant experience
- Preferred: RHIA coding credential
- For inpatient role: expertise in inpatient coding principles and regulatory requirements, including ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PCS, and official coding guidelines
- For inpatient role: expertise in denials, including DRG downgrades and writing appeal letters
- For inpatient role: RHIT or CCS credential
- For inpatient role: 3 years of inpatient coding experience
- For inpatient role: experience reviewing and writing appeal letters for payer denials and DRG downgrades
Benefits
Comp & perks- Tuition reimbursement
- Loan forgiveness
- 401(k) matching
- Lifecycle benefits
- Benefits supporting physical, emotional, and financial well-being
- Protection for unexpected life events