Sr. Revenue Cycle Analyst
Looking for a career where you love what you do and who you do it with? You're in the right place. Healthcare here is different we're locally owned and led by our physicians, and all decisions are always made right here in Central Iowa. By working at The Iowa Clinic, you'll get to make a difference while seeing a difference in our workplace. Because as one clinic dedicated to exceptional care, we're committed to exceeding expectations, showing compassion and collaborating to provide the kind of care most of us got into this business to deliver in the first place. Think you've got what it takes to join our TIC team? Keep reading
A day in the life Wondering what a day in the life of a Sr. Revenue Cycle Analyst at The Iowa Clinic might look like? The Revenue Cycle Senior Analyst is responsible for analyzing and reporting on key performance indicators across the revenue cycle, including patient access, billing, coding, payments, and denials. This role provides actionable insights to leadership, supports process improvement initiatives, and assists in maintaining data integrity across practice management, EHR, and reporting systems. The analyst serves as a liaison between operational teams and leadership, ensuring that trends, risks, and opportunities are identified and clearly communicated to drive financial and operational performance.
Job Duties and Responsibilities :
- Develop, maintain, and distribute reports and dashboards on revenue cycle performance, including AR aging, denials, cash collections, and payer scorecards.
- Perform in-depth analysis of denial trends, payment variances, and revenue leakage; provide recommendations for prevention and recovery.
- Validate and reconcile data between the PM / EHR system, clearinghouse, and payer portals to ensure reporting accuracy.
- Collaborate with Patient Access, Billing, Coding, and Payment / Denials teams to identify process gaps and recommend solutions.
- Provide ad hoc analysis and reporting support for operational and executive leaders.
- Assist with development of key performance indicators (KPIs) and benchmarking against industry standards.
- Translate complex data into concise insights and visualizations that are accessible to non-technical stakeholders.
- Partner with IT and Analytics teams to enhance reporting tools, workflows, and automation opportunities.
- Participate in special projects, audits, and initiatives as assigned by the Revenue Cycle Analytics & Optimization Manager.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required :
Strong proficiency in Excel and exposure to SQL, data warehouses, or visualization tools (Power BI, Tableau, Qlik).Working knowledge of revenue cycle workflows (scheduling, coding, billing, payment posting, denials).Experience with practice management / EHR systems (Athena IDX / GPMS, Altera TouchWorks, Epic, Cerner, or similar) preferred.Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.Effective written and verbal communication skills, with ability to present data-driven insights clearly.This job might be for you if
Education : Bachelor's degree in Finance, Health Administration, Data Analytics, or related field required (or equivalent experience). Qualifications : Minimum 3-5 years of experience in revenue cycle operations, healthcare analytics, or healthcare finance. Required Licenses : None
What's in it for you :
One of the best 401(k) programs in central Iowa, including employer match and profit sharingEmployee incentives to share in the Clinic's successGenerous PTO accruals and paid holidaysHealth, dental and vision insuranceQuarterly volunteer opportunities through a variety of local nonprofitsTraining and development programsOpportunities to have fun with your colleagues, including TIC night at the Iowa Cubs, employee appreciation tailgate party, Adventureland day, State Fair tickets, annual holiday party, drive-in movie night we could go on and onMonthly departmental celebrations, jeans days and clinic-wide competitionsEmployee rewards and recognition programHealth and wellness program with up to $350 / year in incentivesEmployee feedback surveysAll employee meetings, team huddles and transparent communication