Client Operations Data Analyst

Waystar modernizes the healthcare revenue cycle through innovative, cloud-based technology. We provide the highest-rated client experience to more than 450,000 providers, 22,000 healthcare organizations and 750 health systems and hospitals around the country. Together, our technology, data and client support streamline workflows and improve financials for our clients, so that they can focus on their patients. We are deeply committed to living out our organizational values: honesty; passion; curiosity; fanatical focus; best work, always; making it happen; and joyful, optimistic and fun. What is the purpose of this position? Waystar is seeking a talented and energetic, data-driven analyst to play a key role on our Ops Engineering team. In this role, you will apply an analytical approach to enhance the delivery and exchange of data insights to our growing client base. The successful Data Analyst/Business Analyst will have a passion for data, analytics, and problem solving and who will not only bring their experience to the team, but will also explore new and interesting ways for us to build our analytic capabilities and resources as the business grows. What you'll be doing: Requires strong computer literacy with an emphasis on Excel analysis and modification. Familiarity with payer network participation, contract terms and conditions Gather, examine, and analyze large sets of data from multiple sources to define and diagnose different patterns for data manipulation Verify, monitor, and optimize data exchanges between Waystar and our clients Streamline data reporting to support current growth and improve current processes Work with clients to understand the data they provide and how that data translates into a common data model that supports driving client business improvement Perform validation of contract terms by reviewing account examples and confirming correct expected reimbursement generated What we're looking for: Bachelor’s degree in related field or equivalent work experience Contract analyst experience in healthcare software or healthcare consulting environment Ability to interpret contract language from managed care contracts Ability to research and interpret regulatory guidelines for Medicare, Medicaid, Tricare, and Workers Compensation Understanding of hospital revenue cycle operations and healthcare coding (i.e. DRG, CPT4, HCPCS, revenue codes, APG, APC, ICD-10, etc.) 1 years of experience performing data analysis in a business environment Experience using SQL Server for complex projects and tasks a plus Must be a quick learner with the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment Proven experience managing data, including data analysis and problem solving Familiarity with the challenges of data extraction and manipulation of large data sets Strong communication skills both written and oral Must possess strong analytical, attention to detail and problem-solving skills Waystar provides cloud-based technology that simplifies and unifies healthcare payments. Together, our technology, data and client support streamline workflows and improve financials for our clients, so that they can focus on their patients. We are deeply committed to living out our organizational values: honesty; kindness; passion; curiosity; fanatical focus; best work, always; making it happen; and joyful, optimistic and fun. Waystar products have won Best in KLAS® or Category Leader every year since 2010 and earned multiple #1 rankings from Black Book™ surveys since 2012. The Waystar platform supports more than 500,000 providers, 1,000 health systems and hospitals, and 5,000 payers and health plans. For more information, visit waystar.com or follow @Waystar on Twitter.